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The Design Files Magazine ISSUE 02

All new Australian homes, apartments, gardens and more!

An Artist + Filmmaker’s Slice of Ibiza In Newrybar

Inside artist Jai Vasicek and filmmaker Matt Sharp’s unorthodox Byron home, renovated over four years.

How This $200k Backyard Pavilion Transformed A Family Home

Curious Practice designed this 35-square-metre pavilion as a budget-friendly alternative to a typical extension.

This Major Melbourne Trade Show Is Back + It's Free To Attend!

The much-anticipated Life Instyle event returns to the Royal Exhibition Building later this month.

A Jaw-Dropping Potts Point Penthouse With Personality

In a building full of nearly identical apartments, Skyline Reverie stands out for its sculptural interiors, and one of the best possible views of Sydney Harbour.

A Modest Brunswick Backyard Studio With Major Impact

A 24.3 square-metre backyard studio has allowed an evolving family to remain in their established home and neighbourhood.

Warwick's Latest Range Reimagines Two Iconic Patterns

Classic stripes and checks come to the fore in Warwick’s timeless new range: Harrington.

This 1907 Farmhouse Has A Delightfully Unexpected Interior

A chance encounter between the owners and Berlin-born designers Hülle & Fülle led to the idyllic renovation of this farmhouse in the Byron Shire.

How This Sophisticated Apartment Reno Honours Its Harbour Bridge Views

True to the client's brief, the home now feels spacious, comfortable and functional — with a splash of luxury — proving downsizing doesn't have to come with compromises.

The Design Files Magazine Issue 02

A cinematographer’s fairytale cottage, living large in a pint-sized apartment, rodeo dreams in outback Queensland, two rentals in a historic former factory, Flack Studio reimagines a 1920s Edwardian, the fight to save Victoria’s public housing, and so much more!

A Grand Queenslander With Spectacular Views Is On The Market

This 100-year-old home tucked into the beautiful Noosa Hinterlands is ready for a new custodian!

This Huge Interiors Event Is Returning To Melbourne Next Week!

Don’t miss some of the design industry’s best at the trade-only showcase, Decor + Design.

This Neutral Coastal Home Renovation Is Anything But Boring

The fresh interiors of this Sydney family home perfectly balance simple beachside vibes with contemporary details.

How To Embrace Earthy Eclecticism In Your Home + WIN a $3500 Tigmi Voucher!

Find out how to style artful interiors with vintage pieces. Plus, you could win a voucher to spend on a new Tigmi rug!

Shop 30% Off Statement Mirrors From Middle Of Nowhere

The Melbourne brand’s entire range of fun and functional mirrors is on sale right now — find the discount code here!

An Artist's 1970s House Turned Poetic Family Home

Sunni Hart and Peter Baxter share their 1970s Balwyn North home, originally designed for artist Bruno Leti.

How A Design Enthusiast ‘Manifested’ Her Dream 1970s Canberra Townhouse

Built as part of a revered housing development, this townhouse reveals a retro-inspired renovation that's both respectful and playful.

A Designer’s New Coastal Home For Multigenerational Living

This new coastal home doesn’t look like a new-build thanks to a natural, layered material palette by its designer owner.

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This Compact 1930s Sydney Apartment Is A Minimalist’s Dream

An interior designer has curated the ultimate pared-back home for himself inside this heritage complex.

An Innovative Mark Tuckey x Main Studio Furniture Collection Made From Agroforestry Timber

The Making of Material is a timeless furniture collection designed by Mark Tuckey and Main Studio using agroforestry timber.

A Modern Interpretation Of A Classic Mid-Century Beach Shack

This new Mount Martha beach house by Victoria Merrett Architects balances the historical vernacular of the area with the needs of a modern family.

Shopping

Why Every Home Needs A Rug + 30 Of Our Favourites To Shop!

Find out how to inject colour, texture, and warmth into your room with this round-up of our favourite rugs.

Get The Look

6093 Old Yarn Zeki Rug →

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Meet The Melbourne Brand Making Fun + Non-Conventional Furniture

ESCULTURA is a new local brand creating sustainable, made-to-order furniture that's fully customisable.

Save The Date For This Immersive Design Event In Bali!

An immersive long weekend of craft, design, and culture returns to Bali this August, for five days only.

Sustainable Homes

A Small But Mighty Sustainable New Build In Williamstown

Sitting comfortably among established period cottages, this clever new home generates three times more energy than it consumes!

This Captivating Coastal Farmhouse Fits Perfectly In Its Bushland Location

This new residence was designed around the challenges of its rugged, bushfire-prone site in regional NSW.

65 Homewares The TDF Team Is Shopping For This Winter!

From a sleek new coffee machine to Akari lamps, find out what homewares our team is coveting — and where to buy them.

World-First B&B Italia Outdoor Store Now Open In Sydney

Space Furniture have launched the very first standalone B&B Italia Outdoor showroom in Surry Hills.

A Pint-Sized Melbourne Apartment Packed With Personality

With clever storage solutions and sparing use of bold colour, designer Will Kelly has transformed a 1960s apartment into his dream Melbourne pad.

First Look: Furniture Brand Eva’s New Sydney Store Feels Like A Cosy Home

Eva has just opened its first-ever Sydney showroom, so you can shop the locally designed furniture in person!

An Inspiring Showcase of Aussie Design In Copenhagen

Contemporary brand NAU represented Australian design in this major international showcase.

Apartments: These clever homes show just how fabulous apartment living can be

Inside One Of Sydney's Dreamiest Art Deco Apartment Buildings

Inside Toorak’s Amazing, Coral-Coloured Caringal Flats!

A Rare Look Inside Fitzroy’s Iconic 1930s Cairo Flats

A Look Inside South Yarra’s Magical 1930s Beverley Hills Apartments

Renovation Diaries

Renovation Diaries: An Original 1960s Melbourne Apartment, Transformed For $65,000

How architect Nick Sweetland completely transformed his 1960s Melbourne apartment in just four months on a $65,000 budget.

How To Create A Blissful Bathroom Worth Spending Time In

Find out how to make your bathroom feel like a relaxing sanctuary with these simple styling tips.

Sheridan’s New Bedding Offers A Modern Take On A Timeless Classic

The lifestyle brand is celebrating 25 years of one of its most beloved striped bedding designs, which has been a staple since 2000!

This New Sydney House Takes Its Cues From Mid-Century Design

Designed to frame incredible waterfront views, this brand-new Northern Beaches family home has an air of nostalgia.

The 2025 Victorian Architecture Award Winners Revealed

The best projects in Victorian architecture have been recognised at the 2025 Victorian Architecture Awards.

Inside A Family’s Wonderfully Eclectic Northern Rivers Farmhouse

This farmhouse near Byron Bay feels warm and whimsical after a renovation by Studio Isaza.

Fitzroy's Favourite Unofficial Documentarian, Pol The Painter

From his apartment in the Atherton Gardens public housing estate, Pol McMahon paints the goings-on of Fitzroy.

A Life-Changing Backyard Unit For A Full-Time Carer

A custom backyard unit by Mihaly Slocombe has given a mother to an adult child with high support needs a nourishing space of her own.

Modern Country-Inspired Bathrooms Are Trending — Here’s How To Get The Look

A dreamy new take on the traditional country-style bathroom has emerged — and we're big fans!

Before + after transformations to inspire your next renovation

Before + After: A Melbourne Share House Turned Dreamy ‘Grown-Up’ Home

Before + After: A Cost-Effective Kitchen, Laundry + Bathroom Makeover

Before + After: A Designer’s Pint-Sized Penthouse Apartment

A Personality-Packed Kitchen Transformation

An Artist's Romantic Bronte Home With Whimsy

Artist Leah Fraser’s family home feels like a slice of the French countryside in Bronte!

This Light-Filled Sydney Renovation Isn’t Your Average Family Home

See how this creative home challenges tradition with multi-purpose rooms, separated by velvet curtains and sliding doors!

A Bold Six-Week Luxury Brisbane Apartment Makeover

‘Go bold or go home,’ was Design Scout’s philosophy for this Brisbane apartment renovation, achieved in lightning speed.

A Surprisingly Voluminous Extension For A Brisbane Family Home

The exterior of this Queenslander cottage doesn't give much away about the lofty addition that lies inside.

How A Builder Created This Calming Tiny Home, Especially For Warm Climates

This impressive tiny home can be custom built in four months and delivered anywhere in Australia.

Why Every Home Needs A Rug + 30 Of Our Favourites To Shop!

Find out how to inject colour, texture, and warmth into your room with this round-up of our favourite rugs.

How To Nail The Impossibly Chic, Modern British Interior Style

Vibrant, whimsical, and lived-in with a few glamorous touches — discover how to capture the effortlessly elegant English interior look.

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