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This Sustainably-Renovated California Bungalow Home Is For Sale

It's time for new owners to appreciate this acclaimed family home in Melbourne's inner-north.

How This Byron Bay Home Maximises Space With Clever Design

The unconventional design of Bangalow Road Home hides a courtyard and a pool at the centre of the home.

Bring 70s Vibes Into Your Home With This New Furniture Collection

A new capsule collection of bold furniture and art has landed at Melbourne-based business Fenton & Fenton.

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

In a new episode, we speak to Rewiring Australia's Saul Griffith about how Australian households can go electric, cut emissions, and save money!

Inside Artist Kimmy Hogan’s Light + Bright Family Home

The artist reveals the secret to the seamless renovation of her 1950s Geelong home, which balances simple interiors with artful surprises.

How To Style A Living Room With Warm, Golden Tones

Just in time for spring, we show you how to style a living room oozing with warm golden tones!

Beloved Towelling Brand Baina Reveals A New Tonal Collection

Baina has teamed up with an LA design studio to create this limited-edition set of luxurious, velvety towels.

A Characterful Art Deco Apartment For Furniture Makers

The art deco Sydney apartment of TS Makers co-founders Sarah and Tim Ford is the perfect representation of their creative life.

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Lauren Lea Haynes Studio

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7137 Oushak Collection →

Blossom Portable Light →

In Good Company

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Stage Marble Side Table Tall →

A Surprising Home Inside One Of Melbourne’s Oldest Factories Is For Sale

This heritage-listed warehouse conversion hides a three-storey home inside a former clothing factory!

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

Find the full budget breakdown behind landscape architect Brenton Beggs' 55-square-metre Elwood apartment.

Sustainable Homes

An Airtight Renovation Of A 1950s Red Brick Country Home

What was a draughty 1950s red brick home is now just the latter thanks to a virtually airtight renovation by Outlier.

WIN $10k To Spend On Products From Our Design Directory!

Here's your chance to score your dream wishlist of items from our Design Directory, with thanks to Nelson Alexander!

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

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

A Sprawling Country Garden In The Southern Highlands

Secret Gardens designed this classic country garden to blend into the rolling hills of its rural location.

A Charming Preservation Of A 1970s Suburban Brown Brick Home

With the owners determined to retain the quintessential character of their suburban pad, Fowler and Ward opted for retention over reinvention.

Dulux Reveals The Trending Colours Of 2025

The must-have paint colours for 2025 have been revealed! Plus, we share how to get the looks at home.

This Humble Weatherboard Hides A Hardworking Extension

Steffen Welsch Architects revamped this warm Melbourne family home with sustainability and functionality in mind.

Inside A Surprising Reinvention Of A Northcote Heritage Home

A major renovation inspired by a former local quarry has reimagined this heritage home hidden behind its 1890s facade.

You Can Now Shop This Beloved Danish Design Brand At Cult

Love Scandinavian design? It’s now easier than ever to shop one of Denmark’s most enduring furniture brands.

20 Of The Best Table Lamps To Light Up Your Life

Shop our favourite table lamps from the Design Directory that will help you set the mood when the sun goes down.

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How To Style A Living Room With Warm, Golden Tones

Just in time for spring, we show you how to style a living room oozing with warm golden tones!

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Burnt Ochre 196 →

Fenton & Fenton

Homebody Modular Sofa →

Molly Coffee Table →

Organique Floorboards →

Featherston Curl Up Chair →

Stay In This Enchanting Sydney Cottage (Only Accessible By Boat!)

You can now book a stay at this restored waterfront cottage in Lovett Bay — a secluded spot only accessible by water!

A Captivating New Exhibition From Fred Fowler!

‘The Island’ by Fred Fowler opens August 27 at Jan Murphy Gallery in Brisbane.

A 21st Century Home With An Authentic Mid-Century Look

This Melbourne home built in 2004 has been given an impressive modernist makeover.

TDF Collect Presents: ‘Dusk’ By Fiona Barrett-Clark

Pre-sales for our latest TDF Collect exhibition are open now! See the full catalogue of dreamy sunset paintings by Fiona Barrett-Clark here.

A Victorian Chalet Redesigned For Year-Round Enjoyment

This Mount Hotham ski chalet has been revitalised for all the seasons with calming interiors by Katie Sargent Design.

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

How Turning Your Home All-Electric Could Save You Thousands

In a new podcast episode, we speak to Sarah Aubrey about her viral Instagram account that reveals the (big!) savings that come with all-electric homes.

A One-Of-A-Kind Collection From In Bed Made From Pre-Loved Textiles

In Bed and local label Kateri have turned offcuts and reclaimed bedlinen into a beautiful collection of hand-stitched homewares.

Julia's Harissa Roasted Carrots With Labneh + Flatbread

The humble carrot is made into a mouth-watering meal when served up alongside these easy-to-make flatbreads! Find the recipe.

Get Up To 25% Off Tait’s Outdoor Dining Chairs Just In Time For Spring!

Get your backyard ready for the warmer weather with Tait’s generous ‘buy 3, get 1 free’ sale on its gorgeous range of outdoor dining chairs.

A Stately Victorian Home Revived With Pastel Interiors

Angie Rehak bought a rundown 1890s home in Clifton Hill and brought it back to life through thoughtful updates, colour, and art.

A Eumundi 'Shed House' Turned Scandi Barn-Style Home

A shed has been extended and transformed into a Scandinavian barn-style home that embraces its Sunshine Coast site.

A Revived Beachcomber, Where Every Room Plays With Colour

This renovated home in NSW's South Coast reveals a series of surprising spaces, soaked in colours that celebrate its beachside location.

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