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Interiors

California Cool Meets Japanese Minimalism On The Gold Coast

There’s a bush modernist feel to this Gold Coast home, renovated for a family of Victorians!
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Architecture

A Mini Melbourne Terrace Updated For Maximum Impact

A ‘light touch’ renovation has unlocked valuable space in this Princes Hill terrace, without extending its compact footprint.
Interiors

How To Create A Magic, Mid-Century Inspired Kitchen

The senior designer at SpaceCraft Joinery shares her advice for bringing the earthy edge of mid-century modern design to your space!
On The Market

For Sale: An Architect-Designed Townhouse In Melbourne's Inner North

This light-filled family townhouse by Fowler and Ward has just been listed for sale.
Homes

A New Era For A Beloved Family Home

With the permission of some flexible landlords (her parents!), Amy Elliot has renovated her childhood home, ready for a new chapter.
Architecture

A Playful Federation Home Renovated For Hosting Parties

Featuring glass bricks, colourful joinery, and a dedicated 'DJ station', this Melbourne home is primed for hosting friends and family.
Architecture

This Timber-Lined Country Home Is Simplicity Done Right

On a Mornington Peninsula vineyard, this new house offers a fresh take on farmhouse-style architecture.
Architecture

How An Empty Undercroft Transformed This Brisbane Cottage

The undercroft of this Queenslander has been converted into a new ground floor with light-filled living spaces.
Interiors

How Interior Designer Mardi Doherty Created Her Dream Bedroom

Bed linen by Abode Living takes prime position in Studio Doherty director Mardi Doherty’s own Melbourne home.
Sustainable Homes

An 8-Star Sustainable Home Designed For The Canberra Climate

Connection to the landscape is at the forefront of this highly energy efficient family home by Ben Walker Architects.
Interiors

5 Common Kitchen Design Mistakes To Avoid, From An Interior Designer

A designer reveals the mistakes to avoid when designing your dream kitchen, and what you should do instead!
Gardens

Why This Former Hospital Is Architect Will Fung’s Favourite Garden

Co-founder of CO-AP Will Fung shares his all-time favourite garden, and how it’s inspiring the Sculpture Garden Revitalisation Project at National Gallery of Australia.
Art

24 Excellent Artists To Shop At Melbourne's Affordable Art Fair

Shop pieces by these artists at the Melbourne Affordable Art Fair, with prices starting from just $100.
On The Market

A Warehouse Conversion Turned Family Home Hits The Market

This three-storey conversion in Melbourne is a sleek family home — with a location that offers 'the best of both worlds'.
Homes

Inside A Sunshine-Yellow Sydney Terrace That Sparks Joy

A delightful Paddington terrace, styled to suit its joyful exterior.
Interiors

A Stylish Reinvention Of A Suburban New-Build

The recent transformation of this new Balwyn North home shows the power of custom joinery and carefully selected furniture.
Gardens

How To Get Started With Balcony Gardening

Permaculture gardener Connie Cao shares her expert advice on how to get the most from a balcony garden.
On The Market

This Incredible Penthouse (In The Heart Of Melbourne!) Is For Sale

Step inside a family's luxurious apartment on the 18th floor, where dazzling city views meet eclectic interiors.
Architecture

Old Meets New In This Perfectly Harmonious Victorian

This Melbourne family home hides a light-filled addition that perfectly blends past and present.
Architecture

An Architect’s Own Bushfire-Safe, Oceanfront House

How architect Matt Ross Goodman created his own Great Ocean Road home for under $500,000.
Interiors

This Timber-Lined 1970s Home Feels Like A Magic Treehouse

With a tree trunk in the centre, reclaimed windows, and no plasterboard in sight, this NSW house is pretty special.
On The Market

A One-Of-A-Kind Converted Warehouse Is For Sale In North Melbourne

This home features a rare combination of a converted warehouse, cottage, and garden… and it’s for sale!
Interiors

Our Guide To Styling A Calming, Blue-Toned Bedroom

Why blue is the perfect hue to create a serene bedroom that will lull you to sleep!
Homes

A Down-To-Earth Home For Creativity + Community

A 1940s housing commission property turned warm and curvaceous family home in Williamstown North.
Gardens

A Whimsical Productive Garden Inspired By Beatrix Potter Books

Garden designer Ashley James' potager garden feels like it's straight from the pages of a picture storybook!
Architecture

The Top 5 Homes To Visit At Open House Melbourne This Weekend

Almost 200 Melbourne buildings will open their doors this weekend for Open House Melbourne, including these 5 amazing homes!
Interiors

Expert Tips For Styling A Round Rug In Your Home

Find out how a round rug can make your room shine with this helpful advice from Armadillo's co-founders.
Studio Visit

Inside Artist Ben Mazey's Home-Turned-Studio

This wonderfully undone space blurs the lines between home and studio. 
Interiors

A Melbourne Beach House With Modern Mediterranean Vibes

This new home combines hotel-like luxury with natural materials to create a rejuvenating coastal sanctuary.
Stays

12 Cosy Weekend Getaways To Book This Winter

These getaways around Australia will help you beat the winter blues, without a long overseas flight.
Shopping

28 Fun Statement Pieces That’ll Add Personality To Your Space

Hate boring interiors? Shop all the sofas, chairs, lamps and unique statement pieces we're loving right now.
Architecture

Nature Takes Centre Stage In This Immersive Riverside Home

Step inside this impressive new home overlooking Fish River in rural New South Wales.
Homes

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.
Architecture

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.
Interiors

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.
Architecture

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.
Interiors

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.
On The Market

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!
Interiors

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.
Interiors

How To Embrace Earthy Eclecticism In Your Home

Tigmi founder Danielle McEwan shares her advice for styling artful interiors with vintage pieces.
Homes

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.
Architecture

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.
Interiors

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.
Interiors

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.
Architecture

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.
Studio Visit

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.
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!
Architecture

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.
Shopping

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.
Homes

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.
Shopping

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!
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.
Interiors

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.
Interiors

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.
Architecture

The 2025 Victorian Architecture Award Winners Revealed

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

Inside A Family’s Wonderfully Eclectic Northern Rivers Farmhouse

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

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.
Architecture

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.
Interiors

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!
Homes

An Artist's Romantic Bronte Home With Whimsy

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

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!
Interiors

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.
Architecture

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.
Tiny Homes

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.
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.
Interiors

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.
Stays

This Cosy Coastal Home In Jervis Bay Is An Idyllic Getaway

Book a stay at Baia, a perfectly peaceful escape on the South Coast of New South Wales.
Interiors

Before + After: This Artist’s Sydney Terrace Feels Like A Fancy Hotel

Artist Annalisa Ferraris' renovated terrace hides a chic parlour room, a French bistro-inspired kitchen, and a blue bar!
On The Market

This Epic House Inside A Former Factory Is On The Market

Whoever buys this North Melbourne home will be living the ultimate inner-city dream among the treetops.
Homes

It’s Summer Holidays Year-Round In This Northern Beaches Home

Inside interior stylist Belle Fearon’s happy, weatherboard cottage in Avalon Beach.
Architecture

A Visually Distinct 1930s Sydney Bungalow Addition

How Studio Prineas overcame heritage restrictions to expand and enhance this 1930s bungalow on the Lower North Shore.
Interiors

How This 1970s Modernist Home Was Reimagined For Modern Living

This Melbourne home has been renovated in homage to its original features, like its retro spice rack and beautiful parquetry floors!
Gardens

A Flourishing + Romantic Garden For A Federation Family Home

10 months after installation, the garden of this Ripponlea home is a wonderland of perennials, native violet, and flowering shrubs.
On The Market

This Special Mid-Century Home In Beaumaris Is For Sale

Located on a nostalgic street full of 1960s gem, this idyllic family home is a blast from the past.
Gardens

A Forever Seaside Garden Of Coastal Natives + Perennials

How Kate Seddon Landscape Design modernised an established Barwon Heads garden with a relaxed of coastal natives and perennials.
Architecture

How A Modest Backyard Pavilion Transformed This Brisbane House

An architect designed this budget-friendly 'outdoor room' as a clever addition to his father's post-war home.
On The Market

This Impressive Farmhouse Estate Is For Sale In The Sunshine Coast

This modern homestead features nine bedrooms on a sprawling acreage — and it's not far from one of Queensland's best beaches.
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