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Stay At A Scandi-Inspired Mornington Peninsula Retreat

Book your next getaway at The Blackwood House — a cosy new stay designed for pure relaxation on the Mornington Peninsula.
Amelia Barnes
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10 hours ago
Interiors

Inside An Elegant 1850s Adelaide Homestead, Restored Over Four Years

It took years of work to bring this 163-year-old heritage home back to life after the owners purchased it sight unseen.
Christina Karras
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18 hours ago
Homes

This Northern Rivers Farmhouse Is A Family's Tropical Paradise

Holly McCauley, Nich Zalmstra and their three children are living the dream in a farmhouse on the fringes of lush rainforest.
Interiors

A Refined Apartment Interior For A Breathtaking Harbour Setting

The interiors of this Kirribilli apartment by David Gan now rival the beauty of its spectacular Sydney Harbour.
Art

15 Food-Inspired Artworks The TDF Team Is Adding To Cart

These beautiful still-life artworks featuring food look good enough to eat. Shop our team's top picks!
Sustainable Homes

How A Designer Built This Sustainable Perth Home For $410k

A building designer reveals how he balanced functionality, sustainability and budget in this small but mighty family home.
Architecture

An Architect’s Enduring Family Home, Designed Around A Magnolia

Architect Laura Hoare of Laura Vivian Architecture has transformed her own Caulfield home to support young family life and a magnificent backyard magnolia tree.
Interiors

A Surfboard Designer’s Family Home With A Luxurious Beach Resort Feel

The Northern Beaches house of Haydenshapes Surfboards founders Hayden and Danielle Cox highlights everything they love about Palm Beach.
Renovation Diaries

Renovation Diaries: A Charming 1970s Carlton Apartment Transformed For $114k

The owner transformed this 40-square-metre home to feature Parisian-inspired interiors. See the full budget breakdown!
Gardens

This Inner-City Terrace Garden Feels Like A Luxurious Oasis

A unique Sydney terrace hides a surprisingly large and lush garden with a resort-like atmosphere.
Interiors

Maximalism Done Right: How To Create A Playful + Balanced Home

Find out how to create a modern and maximalist space that's anything but boring — without going too over the top.
Homes

A Generous Melbourne Family Home For A Life Well-Lived

Every inch of Stephanie and Matthew Crosara's Brunswick West family home has been designed with entertaining in mind.
Architecture

A Treehouse-Inspired Home Tucked Between The Bush + Beach

This new holiday home in Lorne was designed to capture ocean breezes and water views at every turn.
Studio Visit

Meet The Emerging Designer Turning Waste Into Beautiful Lighting

Using eggshells, paper pulp, and wood shavings, Joanne Odisho creates inspiring lamps from organic matter otherwise destined for landfill.
Architecture

A Picture-Perfect Paddington Terrace Revival

The interiors of this Paddington terrace now live up to its elegant facade and show-stopping view.
Architecture

How An Architect Couple Created Their Clever + Adaptable Family Cottage

The architects behind Lovell Burton designed this inner-city Melbourne cottage to evolve with the changing needs of their young family.
Gardens

Why A Cemetery Is Landscape Designer Robert Champion's Favourite 'Garden'

There’s no designer of Robert Champion’s favourite Australian ‘garden’, and that’s exactly why he loves it.
Architecture

A Light-Filled Terrace Designed For The ‘Mess’ Of Modern Family Life

This 1870s Victorian isn't your average terrace renovation — it's part library, activity hall, and family home all rolled into one.
Interiors

A Sleek + Sympathetic Update For A Soulful 1970s Home

Designed by the same architect who oversaw the Sydney Opera House, Helsham House has been beautifully refreshed.
Interiors

An Elegant Edwardian In Melbourne Reimagined By Flack Studio

This 1920s home is perfectly eclectic after an inspiring renovation by one of Australia's best designers.
On The Market

This Spectacular Sydney Warehouse Conversion Is For Sale

This former factory in Sydney's inner suburbs hides an above-ground swimming pool and some incredible features inside.
Homes

A Book Designer’s Perfectly Imperfect Family Home

Behind an 1890s worker’s cottage facade in Petersham lies Alissa Dinallo and Nick Ball’s delightful family home.
Interiors

13 Of Our Favourite Bathrooms To Inspire Your Next Renovation

See some of the best bathrooms we've ever featured on TDF, along with a shopping guide to help you curate the perfect bathroom.
Exhibition

Fashion Icons Celebrated At ‘Know My Name: Kee, Jackson and Delaunay’ — On Now At National Gallery of Australia

See inspired archival pieces by Jenny Kee and Linda Jackson with Sonia Delaunay prints at National Gallery of Australia.
Art

See The Winners Of The 2025 Telstra NATSIAA!

The winners of Australia's longest-running art awards for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists have been revealed.
Interiors

A Fashion Designer’s Modernist-Inspired Home In Queensland

Grace Loves Lace founder Megan Ziems' lush Gold Coast family home is a retro-inspired dream with Brazilian flair.
Architecture

Inside A Psychologist Couple’s Calming Family Home

This new build prioritises garden spaces and a flexible family-friendly design that can adapt to meet the owners' needs.
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!
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.
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