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Beautiful new Australian homes, apartments, gardens, creatives to watch and more!

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Sydney Stylist Kerrie-Ann Jones Unveils Her New Online Gallery

The renowned stylist has launched a curated collection of timeless vintage furniture, contemporary design pieces, and original artwork.

Studio Doherty director Mardi Doherty shares her top five tips for recreating their signature style at home.

How To Use Layering + Contrast To Create An Unexpected, Chic Space

An Outdoor Entertaining Area Transformed With 5 Tips

Learn How (+ Why) To Integrate Biodiversity Into Your Business In This New Course

Photographer Marnie Hawson and environmental charity Odonata Foundation have joined forces to teach the importance of incorporating biodiversity into a successful business strategy.

Before + after! See how we transform four rooms with clever pieces of furniture from Koala.

6 Easy Ways To Inject Colour + Texture In A Coastal Bedroom

Styling A Kid’s Bedroom That Will Stand The Test Of Time

5 Simple Ways To Transform A Couple’s Pad Into A Stylish Family Home

Gardens

A Small Macedon Ranges Garden That Blossoms All Year Round

Step inside the vibrant property, which takes inspiration from famous English gardens.

This compact inner-city Melbourne cottage is having a big impact thanks to an efficient renovation and green roof by Nest Architects.

Save Thousands On Designer Furniture At DOMO’s Black Friday Sale!

Find out when you can shop DOMO’s collection of sofas, outdoor furniture, lighting, and more at 20-40% off.

Sustainable Homes

A Revived 1850s Inner-City Cottage With A Generous Green Roof

The once dilapidated Brisbane home now boasts a light-filled extension with a sunny courtyard and even a DJ booth!

A Tiny Pre-War Cottage Transformed Into A Low-Maintenance Entertainer’s Delight

Shopping

Your Ultimate Guide To Outdoor Furniture For This Summer

Get your outdoor area looking its best with our top picks of outdoor dining chairs, tables, armchairs, sun loungers, sofas, side tables and accessories!

Sydney Designers Folk Studio Launch First-Ever Product Range

Folk Studio reveals a new online shop featuring a sculptural wine rack, beaded chair, and a collection of curated homewares.

First home buyer Emily Dao shares how she styled her 1960s apartment with second-hand bargains and vintage pieces.

How This Homeowner Furnished Her Entire Apartment For $5k

Giveaway

2025 Summer Colour Trends + WIN Dulux Paint & $1000 Bonnie And Neil Voucher!

Dulux reveals the trending colours for summer 2025, plus your chance to win 25L of Dulux paint and $1000 Bonnie and Neil voucher!

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Simone Haag Explores Fables + Folklore In Her Curatorial Debut At Craft Victoria

Craft Victoria’s final exhibition of the year, ‘Fables & Folklore’, features the work of over 30 must-know Australian creatives.

Built in the backyard of a Northcote home, this inviting brick addition has allowed a widowed mother and son to live side by side.

How This Tiny Brick House Unlocked Multigenerational Living For A Melbourne Family

This charming villa unit from the 1970s has been given a new life by a young couple. See the luxurious custom bathroom!

A Move-In-Ready Renovated Unit Hits The Market In Brunswick West

Anna Mansfield is living the Sydney dream in an art deco apartment with harbour views!

The Perfect Art Deco Sydney Apartment With Iconic Views

The original design intent of this 1970s townhouse in Northcote has been restored in a 'simple' renovation by Kerry Kounnapis Architecture Practice (KKAP).

A 1970s Townhouse Renovation That Celebrates Its Original Design

This Photo Exhibition Showcases One Of Spain’s Most Iconic Buildings

Photographer Dave Kulesza’s new exhibition shows the world-famous La Muralla Roja by Ricardo Bofill through his eyes.

This once cabin-like coastal home has been thoughtfully renovated by Victoria Merrett Architects, without losing its original, cosy feel.

Inside A Striking Mornington Peninsula Beach House Transformation

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How To Bring A Touch of The Mediterranean To Your Backyard This Summer

We reveal how to make your outdoor area feel like a holiday destination, recreating a relaxing ‘minimal Mediterranean’ look!

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Hidden behind a classic cottage, this Annandale renovation reveals a surprising extension with a light-well shaped around a tree!

This Architectural, Award-Winning House Is For Sale In Sydney

Melbourne design duo Trouthouse reveal a new collection of zigzag-shaped homewares, all handmade from timber.

This Husband + Wife Duo Make Beautiful Timber Homewares (In Their Backyard!)

Archer Davies explores the work of historic European artists Edgar Degas, Diego Velázquez, and more in his new show, Theft.

Artist Archer Davies Reimagines Historic Paintings In His New Exhibition, Theft

InForm is a Melbourne-based integrated design and build practice making it easier to create an architect-designed home.

The Game-Changing Builder-Architect Model Behind This Luxury Melbourne Home

Combining influences from Greek beach clubs and old Italian villas, this house by Studio Noema makes every day a holiday.

This Eclectic Sydney Home Feels Like A European Retreat

Renovation Diaries: Seasoned and first-time renovators share their top tips and budget breakdowns!

Renovation Diaries: A Compact Melbourne Apartment's $67k Makeover

The Cost Of A Colourful Scandi-Inspired Kitchen

A Sustainable DIY Apartment Transformation

Inside Art Director Annie Portelli’s Bathroom Transformation

CDK Stone Opens An Impressive New Sydney Showroom

Leading stone supplier CDK Stone has opened a sophisticated new selection centre to help you find the perfect natural stone for your project.

We reveal how to make your outdoor area feel like a holiday destination, thanks to 'minimal Mediterranean' styling!

How To Bring A Touch of The Mediterranean To Your Backyard This Summer

Bella McGoldrick’s New Hyper-Real Art Exhibition Looks Good Enough To Eat

The still-life artist is holding her first solo show of hyper-real drawings and launching her new book this weekend.

Everything has changed in this Brunswick terrace, renovated by the owner Hannah Douglas with a dream team of collaborators and lots of advice from loved ones.

A Barrister’s ‘Gently Energetic’ Brunswick Worker’s Cottage

This once-simple holiday house draws inspiration from the owner's childhood memories to create a functional family home surrounded by nature.

A Family's Renovated '80s Beach House Inspired By Nostalgia

1/25 Wolseley Road, Point Piper feels like a standalone house thanks to its private entrance and Sydney Harbour views... and it's for sale!

For Sale: A Designer’s House-Like Apartment With Harbour Bridge Views

Artist Eliza Gosse and architect Benjamin Jay Shand have turned an old Italian restaurant into a space for artists, writers, and architects.

An Old-School Pizzeria Turned Artists' Studio In Sydney

Perched on a picturesque cliff, this enchanting home in Nungurner, East Gippsland enjoys uninterrupted views of the lake and Bass Strait beyond.

A Tranquil Waterfront Property For Sale In East Gippsland

This once introverted 1980s townhouse has been completely gutted, making way for a sophisticated and uplifting home on the Sunshine Coast.

A Refined Transformation Of A 1980s Sunshine Coast Townhouse

Head to the Climate section for sustainable homes and expert advice on passive design, solar power and more.

This Visionary Engineer Has A Plan To Fight Climate Change + Save Households Money

Lucy's Renewable Energy Deep-Dive At Tarraleah Hydropower Station!

Clever Ways To Save Energy In A Weatherboard Home — On A Budget!

How Connie Cao Can Reduce Her Home Energy Bill To Just $250 A Year!

How To Save Energy In A First-Home Buyers’ Brunswick Cottage

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Podcast

How ELLISON STUDIOS. Became A Cult-Favourite Design Brand

The co-founder of Australian furniture and homewares brand ELLISON STUDIOS. shares how the business found international success — without ever opening a retail store!

From vibrant yellow cabinetry, to statement stainless steel surfaces, these key trends will dominate kitchen design in 2025.

Our Favourite Kitchen Trends To Watch For In 2025

Inspired by a collection of corrugated sheds, MRTN designed this farmhouse to match its rural surrounds.

An Impressive Modern Farmhouse Clad In Corrugated Iron

This mixed-use building features an elegant loft apartment above, with a commercial lease that brings in extra income below!

This Art Deco-Style Building + Office Space Is For Sale In Newcastle

How housemates Nicole Williams and Ethan Wairau styled a 1920s South Yarra apartment with a mix of French, Scandi and Japanese influences.

A Shared South Yarra Apartment With An Eclectic, Parisian Feel

Here's our guide to textural rugs and how to style them, as we take a look at the beautiful new collection from Armadillo.

How To Choose The Right Textural Rug For Your Home