Interior decorator Alessandra Smith shares the secrets to Italy's effortlessly elegant interior style.

Find out why more Australian households than ever have decided to invest in a home battery.

Coloured timber has been quietly making a statement for a while now, here we show you how to get the look.

From the Melbourne Art Book Fair, to exciting exhibitions across the city, here's our guide to Melbourne Design Week 2025.

Designed to require minimal watering, this enchanting garden evolves with the seasons under Western Australia's harsh summer climate.

Love Shack by Second Edition stands as an excellent example of how well recycled materials can look and perform.

Positioned in the heart of Carlton, this clever family home is a surprisingly serene retreat away from its happening neighbourhood.

This recent project by Studio Isaza shows the power of a cosmetic renovation.

This 184-year-old building has just been given a new life as a dreamy accommodation on the banks of the Carlton River.

Filled with whispering grasses, textural perennials and colourful natives, this Preston garden enchants from every angle.

A multimillion-dollar 1889 Victorian Italianate mansion with landscaped gardens awaits a new custodian. See inside!

Josh and Sharn Alexander swapped inner-city Melbourne for a country lifestyle in Christmas Hills.

How designer Jono Fleming transformed his sister's 'blank' Sydney apartment into a personal and sophisticated haven.

This colour-drenched Perth home extension by Brunsdon Studio nods to former market gardens in the area.

Victoria’s public housing towers are being demolished. Not-for-profit design practice OFFICE is advocating for a better alternative.

Steffen Welsch Architects prioritised multi-purpose spaces and recycled materials to transform this humble Melbourne abode.

A sophisticated use of moody colour has given this 1930s Bellevue Hill apartment new life.

Australia's most celebrated art prize is back! See our favourite finalists, plus the 2025 Packing Room Prize winner.

Interior designer Ruby Shields shares her top tips for saturating your home in decadent hues!

An excellent family apartment in one of Melbourne's most sustainable new buildings is on the market.

An architect slowly but surely turned this run-down cottage into his unique family home, shaped around idyllic garden spaces.

An award-winning display at the Melbourne Flower and Garden Show has been relocated to create a beautiful family garden in Geelong.

Stylish interiors by Claudia Lambert have marked the final chapter in reforming a ‘disaster’ home in Sydney’s inner west.

This compact mid-century apartment in North Melbourne is full of personality and clever storage solutions.

This cute Victorian cottage is more efficient than you think, but an expert reveals how it could become even more sustainable!

Photographer Eve Wilson's Melbourne family home is one of our all-time favourites, and now the dreamy oasis is on the market.

The Collingwood warehouse of ceramicist Samantha McIntyre (aka The Soda Fountain), and Elsa Bryant, is a place for friendship and community.

This simple beach bungalow in Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula has been beautifully renovated for rest and relaxation.

How Retallack Thompson unlocked space in this inner-west Sydney home, without removing the 20-metre gum tree in the backyard!

A new house in one of Melbourne's leafiest suburbs beautifully embraces nature, both inside and out.

The Perth family home of Zarq Studio director Zac Evangelisti blends 1920s charm with glamorous European influences.

Discover how to get this modern, laid-back look at home.

Located inside Melbourne's former MacRobertson Chocolate Factory, this apartment reveals a mash-up of colours and industrial flair.

A list of local, affordable art we're loving right now - priced between $50 and $2000!

Aiming for the feel of a chic Milanese apartment, this renovation by Studio Ceravolo introduces an interesting use of soft colour and thousands of tiles.

This garden has been designed not just as a pretty backdrop, but to be fully intertwined with the interiors — quite literally!

Strolling through this Mornington Peninsula garden feels like walking along the nearby beach.

This charming brick bungalow in regional Victoria was renovated as a 'gift' from the architect to his parents, allowing them to age in place.

Explore the best flooring options from our Design Directory to find out which one works best in your home.

A well-loved family home is given a timely renovation to improve indoor-outdoor flow and a new work-from-home routine.

This nostalgic beachside compound in Jervis Bay is the ultimate spot for big groups, with room for up to 20 guests!

Returned to its former glory, this character-filled home proudly exemplifies what can be achieved with 'unloved old housing stock'.

Located in Ballarat, this old interwar home goes against the grain with its subtle yet playful renovation.

Find something special for your mum with these TDF-approved gifts — priced between under $50 to $300!

This colourful renovation shows the potential of well-built, established apartments as modern day family homes.

Architects Jessie Fowler and Tara Ward, of Fowler and Ward, share their top tips for re-creating this tactile and fun style at home.

Step inside The Stones — a historic house and garden being lovingly restored on a rambling estate in regional Victoria.

Two landscape designers share their expert knowledge for planting on small plots.

Not many designers have made 3D-printed homewares look as elegant and elevated as Brisbane-based FRANCA Studio.

These incredible holiday rentals feel like a private resort you can book out for yourself, and all your favourite people.

Homes like this 1970s gem in Victoria’s Dandenong Ranges don’t come on the market every day.

The best friends behind Melbourne cafe Florian have opened a new homewares store, selling tableware, vintage glasses, and more.

Energy advisor Tim Forcey assesses the sustainability of this 1960s family home. Find out how it stacks up!

Architects Laura Muirhead and Peter Tanevski are the new custodians of a special 1990s home designed by the late architect, Gina Ghioni.

A building with a storied past gets a new lease on life after a clever renovation by Pipkorn Kilpatrick.

Urban permaculture gardener and author Connie Cao shares the best seedlings to plant now for a bountiful harvest in winter!

This 1950s Northern Beaches house has been transformed to function like an entirely new home.

The couple behind Altereco Design put their knowledge of Passive House design in practice in their endearing coastal home.

The new contemporary native garden surrounding this Thornbury house looks as though it’s always been there.