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10 Of Our All-Time Favourite Kitchens To Inspire Your Next Renovation
10 Of Our All-Time Favourite Kitchens To Inspire Your Next Renovation
Interiors

10 Of Our All-Time Favourite Kitchens To Inspire Your Next Renovation

Discover 10 incredible kitchens as we share our tips for planning your dream kitchen renovation.
Christina Karras
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10 hours ago
Inside A Harmonious 1880s Country Cottage, Designed For Wild Weather
Inside A Harmonious 1880s Country Cottage, Designed For Wild Weather
Architecture

Inside A Harmonious 1880s Country Cottage, Designed For Wild Weather

After a restrained renovation, this 1880s Gippsland cottage is in perfect harmony with its lush hilltop landscape.
Christina Karras
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18 hours ago
How Layering + Colour Turned This New Build Into A Unique Home
How Layering + Colour Turned This New Build Into A Unique Home
Interiors

How Layering + Colour Turned This New Build Into A Unique Home

This Margaret River home is a lesson in injecting colour and personality into a new build.
How This Renovated Cottage Saves Its Owners Thousands Each Year
How This Renovated Cottage Saves Its Owners Thousands Each Year
Sustainable Homes

How This Renovated Cottage Saves Its Owners Thousands Each Year

This renovated 1910s cottage in Melbourne produces more energy than its owners consume, creating some astonishing financial savings.
This Lovingly Restored 1868 Melbourne Home Is On The Market
This Lovingly Restored 1868 Melbourne Home Is On The Market
On The Market

This Lovingly Restored 1868 Melbourne Home Is On The Market

After being updated by an art curator, one of Carlton's most remarkable Victorian homes is for sale.
Inside A 1950s Sydney Apartment With Picture-Perfect Harbour Views
Inside A 1950s Sydney Apartment With Picture-Perfect Harbour Views
Homes

Inside A 1950s Sydney Apartment With Picture-Perfect Harbour Views

With uninterrupted waterfront views and striking modernist features, this little apartment is one of Sydney's best.
How This Bellarine Peninsula House Reinvented Its Coastal Style
How This Bellarine Peninsula House Reinvented Its Coastal Style
Interiors

How This Bellarine Peninsula House Reinvented Its Coastal Style

This home proves that not every beach house has to conform to the typical coastal look. 
An Expert's Advice On What To Look For When Buying An Apartment
An Expert's Advice On What To Look For When Buying An Apartment
Expert Advice

An Expert's Advice On What To Look For When Buying An Apartment

Considering getting into the market? Apartment specialist Luke Saville reveals his do's and don'ts of buying an apartment.
A Light-Filled Extension For A Classic Red-Brick Home
A Light-Filled Extension For A Classic Red-Brick Home
Architecture

A Light-Filled Extension For A Classic Red-Brick Home

How BENT Architecture transformed a dark 1970s extension to connect this red-brick home to its garden.
What's Old Is New Again In This Revived 1970s Eltham Home
What's Old Is New Again In This Revived 1970s Eltham Home
Interiors

What's Old Is New Again In This Revived 1970s Eltham Home

How this 1970s Eltham home was sensitively updated for modern day living.
A Treehouse-Inspired Renovation For A Humble Queensland Cottage
A Treehouse-Inspired Renovation For A Humble Queensland Cottage
Architecture

A Treehouse-Inspired Renovation For A Humble Queensland Cottage

How KIN Architects transformed this humble family home into a treehouse.
Why The Landscape Is The Hero Of This Mid-Century Inspired Home
Why The Landscape Is The Hero Of This Mid-Century Inspired Home
Architecture

Why The Landscape Is The Hero Of This Mid-Century Inspired Home

Memories of bushwalking and nods to mid-century architecture come together in this enchanting new Melbourne home.
A Perth Family Home Built On Community + Connection
A Perth Family Home Built On Community + Connection
Architecture

A Perth Family Home Built On Community + Connection

It’s the important things in life that matter in this Shenton Park new-build by Western Architecture Studio.
An Impressive Southern Highlands Home Embedded In Nature
An Impressive Southern Highlands Home Embedded In Nature
Architecture

An Impressive Southern Highlands Home Embedded In Nature

Perched high on a clifftop, this Southern Highlands home makes the most of its location.
This Studio Apartment Inside Melbourne's Beverley Hills Is The ‘Ultimate Girl Home’
This Studio Apartment Inside Melbourne's Beverley Hills Is The ‘Ultimate Girl Home’
Homes

This Studio Apartment Inside Melbourne's Beverley Hills Is The ‘Ultimate Girl Home’

Inside an iconic 1930s apartment building, podcaster Allie Daisy King's home is a whimsical wonderland.
How This Designer Completely Transformed An Old Edwardian, Without Moving A Wall
How This Designer Completely Transformed An Old Edwardian, Without Moving A Wall
Interiors

How This Designer Completely Transformed An Old Edwardian, Without Moving A Wall

Interior designer Alyssa Owens proves you don't need to change the structure of a house to reinvent its interior.
Inside A Sensitively Renovated Mid-Century Home In Caulfield North
Inside A Sensitively Renovated Mid-Century Home In Caulfield North
Architecture

Inside A Sensitively Renovated Mid-Century Home In Caulfield North

See how original solid-timber detailing inspired a thoughtful contemporary revival of this Caulfield North home.
An Architect’s 64-Square-Metre Warehouse Home For A Family Of Four
An Architect’s 64-Square-Metre Warehouse Home For A Family Of Four
Architecture

An Architect’s 64-Square-Metre Warehouse Home For A Family Of Four

This compact abode is the housing equivalent of a well-packed lunchbox.
Renovation Diaries: The True Cost Of Renovating This 1950s Melbourne Home
Renovation Diaries: The True Cost Of Renovating This 1950s Melbourne Home
Renovation Diaries

Renovation Diaries: The True Cost Of Renovating This 1950s Melbourne Home

Find out how much this creative couple spent on this impressive DIY renovation, which took them 10 years to complete!
12 Colourful Homes That Will Convince You To Ditch White Walls
12 Colourful Homes That Will Convince You To Ditch White Walls
Interiors

12 Colourful Homes That Will Convince You To Ditch White Walls

Be inspired by some of our all-time favourite homes that aren't afraid to embrace colour in a big way.
Wabi-Sabi Meets 1930s Heritage In This Sydney Apartment
Wabi-Sabi Meets 1930s Heritage In This Sydney Apartment
Interiors

Wabi-Sabi Meets 1930s Heritage In This Sydney Apartment

How a 90 per cent DIY renovation restored period features and contemporised this 1930s Vaucluse apartment.
How A Timber-Clad Extension Gives This Old House A Fresh Start
How A Timber-Clad Extension Gives This Old House A Fresh Start
Architecture

How A Timber-Clad Extension Gives This Old House A Fresh Start

A modest extension puts an established tree at the heart of this Melbourne home.
A Scandi-Style DIY-Apartment Inside A Former Fitzroy Warehouse
A Scandi-Style DIY-Apartment Inside A Former Fitzroy Warehouse
Homes

A Scandi-Style DIY-Apartment Inside A Former Fitzroy Warehouse

See how a former 1880s warehouse became an utterly unique loft, completely DIY — including an $8k stainless steel kitchen!
A Beginner’s Guide To Home Batteries
A Beginner’s Guide To Home Batteries
Helpful Guides

A Beginner’s Guide To Home Batteries

Everything you need to know about home batteries, including a breakdown of the cost benefits.
Before + After: A Textural Overhaul Of A Mid-Century Kitchen
Before + After: A Textural Overhaul Of A Mid-Century Kitchen
Kitchens

Before + After: A Textural Overhaul Of A Mid-Century Kitchen

How this thoughtful kitchen renovation maintains its 1950s soul.
This Relocated 1910 Queenslander Is Full Of History + It's For Sale
This Relocated 1910 Queenslander Is Full Of History + It's For Sale
On The Market

This Relocated 1910 Queenslander Is Full Of History + It's For Sale

A romantic relocated Queenslander on a 37-acre estate near Noosa is seeking its next custodian.
How This Renovated Sydney Terrace Uses Clay In Unexpected Ways
How This Renovated Sydney Terrace Uses Clay In Unexpected Ways
Architecture

How This Renovated Sydney Terrace Uses Clay In Unexpected Ways

Behind its traditional terrace facade, this 4.6-metre-wide Sydney home reveals a layered and tactile renovation.
The Winners Of The 2026 Telstra NATSIAA Revealed!
The Winners Of The 2026 Telstra NATSIAA Revealed!
Art

The Winners Of The 2026 Telstra NATSIAA Revealed!

See all the winners of Australia's longest-running art awards for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists for 2026!
Renovation Diaries: Inside Yasmin Suteja's Sleek $88k Apartment Transformation
Renovation Diaries: Inside Yasmin Suteja's Sleek $88k Apartment Transformation
Renovation Diaries

Renovation Diaries: Inside Yasmin Suteja's Sleek $88k Apartment Transformation

The three-month renovation started with an incredibly chic stainless-steel kitchen.
This Restored 1880s Lodge Might Just Be Australia’s Best-Looking Backpackers
This Restored 1880s Lodge Might Just Be Australia’s Best-Looking Backpackers
Stays

This Restored 1880s Lodge Might Just Be Australia’s Best-Looking Backpackers

Halse Lodge is not your average hostel. See inside the restored 1880s Noosa property’s new dorms designed by Chloe Tozer.
Where To Eat, Shop + Stay For A Perfect Weekend In Hobart
Where To Eat, Shop + Stay For A Perfect Weekend In Hobart
Travel

Where To Eat, Shop + Stay For A Perfect Weekend In Hobart

The owner of boutique Alma Supply Store reveals her top 10 restaurants, shops, and places to explore while in Hobart!
This Suburban Melbourne Home Is Brimming With Heart + Charm
This Suburban Melbourne Home Is Brimming With Heart + Charm
Homes

This Suburban Melbourne Home Is Brimming With Heart + Charm

A charming mix of design styles comes together in this Heathmont family home, made stylish through simple cosmetic updates.
This Tiny Bushfire-Resilient Cabin Was Built In Just Days
This Tiny Bushfire-Resilient Cabin Was Built In Just Days
Architecture

This Tiny Bushfire-Resilient Cabin Was Built In Just Days

This 20-square-metre prefabricated cabin can be constructed in just a few days, offering a swift solution to rebuilding after a bushfire.
Animal Print Rugs Are Making A Comeback: Here’s How To Style Them
Animal Print Rugs Are Making A Comeback: Here’s How To Style Them
Interiors

Animal Print Rugs Are Making A Comeback: Here’s How To Style Them

Double Studio's new rugs make a compelling case for embracing animal print as the 'new neutral'. Here's how to get the look!
This Arts & Crafts Apartment Is A Delicate Dance Of Past + Present
This Arts & Crafts Apartment Is A Delicate Dance Of Past + Present
Architecture

This Arts & Crafts Apartment Is A Delicate Dance Of Past + Present

‘Astor, and so it becomes a dance' is Mosman 1890s apartment renovation that balances history and future needs.
This Revamped '80s Townhouse Is A Masterclass In Warm Minimalism
This Revamped '80s Townhouse Is A Masterclass In Warm Minimalism
Architecture

This Revamped '80s Townhouse Is A Masterclass In Warm Minimalism

A red marble kitchen takes centre stage in this timeless reinvention of a humble brick townhouse.
How Pistachio Sorbet + Fishing Trips Inspired This Eclectic Sydney Apartment
How Pistachio Sorbet + Fishing Trips Inspired This Eclectic Sydney Apartment
Architecture

How Pistachio Sorbet + Fishing Trips Inspired This Eclectic Sydney Apartment

This Northern Beaches penthouse apartment offers up a playful take on coastal style, with details inspired by summertime motifs.
This Laneway Studio Unlocks The Potential Of An Existing Garage
This Laneway Studio Unlocks The Potential Of An Existing Garage
Architecture

This Laneway Studio Unlocks The Potential Of An Existing Garage

This once-overlooked garage has been transformed into a clever studio that engages with its Sydney laneway context.
How This Family Turned Their Victorian Era Home Into A Sustainable Sanctuary
How This Family Turned Their Victorian Era Home Into A Sustainable Sanctuary
Sustainable Homes

How This Family Turned Their Victorian Era Home Into A Sustainable Sanctuary

Find out why the owners of this serene Melbourne home have no regrets about investing in an all-electric transformation.
How This 1970s Unit Was Brought Back To Life By Vintage Sellers
How This 1970s Unit Was Brought Back To Life By Vintage Sellers
Homes

How This 1970s Unit Was Brought Back To Life By Vintage Sellers

Josh Reed and Meg O’Halloran have styled their Ivanhoe home to perfection – only 4 weeks after moving in!
Inside An Elegant 1890s Terrace Redesigned For Ageing In Place
Inside An Elegant 1890s Terrace Redesigned For Ageing In Place
Architecture

Inside An Elegant 1890s Terrace Redesigned For Ageing In Place

With a lift inside, this two-storey Victorian has been expertly revamped to support its 80-year-old owners' next chapter.
22 Must-See Artists To Shop At Melbourne’s Affordable Art Fair 2026
22 Must-See Artists To Shop At Melbourne’s Affordable Art Fair 2026
Art

22 Must-See Artists To Shop At Melbourne’s Affordable Art Fair 2026

The Affordable Art Fair is returning to Melbourne on August 27 – 30 2026 with thousands of ready-to-shop artworks.
11 Bathrooms To Inspire Your Next Renovation + How To Get The Look
11 Bathrooms To Inspire Your Next Renovation + How To Get The Look
Interiors

11 Bathrooms To Inspire Your Next Renovation + How To Get The Look

Five bathroom trends we can’t get enough of, and how to get the look!
Inside Melbourne Artist Fleur Harris’ Magical Cottage Garden
Inside Melbourne Artist Fleur Harris’ Magical Cottage Garden
Gardens

Inside Melbourne Artist Fleur Harris’ Magical Cottage Garden

At this artist's 1908 family home, romantic plantings blur the boundaries between art and nature.
This Compact Family Cottage Takes Its Cues From Japanese Architecture
This Compact Family Cottage Takes Its Cues From Japanese Architecture
Interiors

This Compact Family Cottage Takes Its Cues From Japanese Architecture

A trip to Japan inspired the unique floorplan of this 99-square-metre cottage in Sydney's inner city.
How A Children’s Novel Inspired This Whimsical + Sustainable Sydney Home
How A Children’s Novel Inspired This Whimsical + Sustainable Sydney Home
Architecture

How A Children’s Novel Inspired This Whimsical + Sustainable Sydney Home

With a cargo net above the pool and an oculus to the sky, this might be the most creative sustainable home we’ve ever seen.
How A Retro Revival Uncovered The Best Of This 1970s Brick Home
How A Retro Revival Uncovered The Best Of This 1970s Brick Home
Interiors

How A Retro Revival Uncovered The Best Of This 1970s Brick Home

See how coloured glass doors, mosaic tiles, and timber-lined ceilings revive the original character of this Melbourne family home.
A Charming 70-Square-Metre Apartment With An Iconic Sydney View
A Charming 70-Square-Metre Apartment With An Iconic Sydney View
Homes

A Charming 70-Square-Metre Apartment With An Iconic Sydney View

Anything this quirky 1950s rental lacks in size, it makes up for in personality.
A New Red Hill Home Inspired By Famous Local Wineries
A New Red Hill Home Inspired By Famous Local Wineries
Interiors

A New Red Hill Home Inspired By Famous Local Wineries

The design of this new Red Hill home references multiple nearby wineries, from Port Phillip Estate to Foxeys Hangout.
A Mother + Daughter Live Side By Side In These Fitzroy Homes
A Mother + Daughter Live Side By Side In These Fitzroy Homes
Interiors

A Mother + Daughter Live Side By Side In These Fitzroy Homes

A mother and daughter are living many people’s version of the multigenerational dream in separate, bespoke houses on one Fitzroy block.
11 Australian Hotels With Inspo-Worthy Interiors
11 Australian Hotels With Inspo-Worthy Interiors
Stays

11 Australian Hotels With Inspo-Worthy Interiors

These hotels prove great design can transform even the shortest getaway into something unforgettable.
Inside A Retired Couple’s Inspiring Bushland Retreat In Tasmania
Inside A Retired Couple’s Inspiring Bushland Retreat In Tasmania
Architecture

Inside A Retired Couple’s Inspiring Bushland Retreat In Tasmania

This stripped-back Tasmanian retreat is designed to celebrate nature, sustainable living, and the owners' creative passions.
How AFL Footballer Cody Weightman Made This Warehouse His Dream Home
How AFL Footballer Cody Weightman Made This Warehouse His Dream Home
Interiors

How AFL Footballer Cody Weightman Made This Warehouse His Dream Home

The Western Bulldogs footballer channelled his creativity into the DIY-renovation of his first home in Melbourne.
How A Salvaged Mechanic's Workshop Became A Restful Family Retreat
How A Salvaged Mechanic's Workshop Became A Restful Family Retreat
Architecture

How A Salvaged Mechanic's Workshop Became A Restful Family Retreat

What others saw as beyond saving, these architects saw only untapped potential.
This Clever Cottage Renovation Makes Room For 71 Metres Of Books
This Clever Cottage Renovation Makes Room For 71 Metres Of Books
Interiors

This Clever Cottage Renovation Makes Room For 71 Metres Of Books

This Victorian cottage reveals a lived-in renovation, designed for family with an impressive book collection.
Less Is More In This NYC-Inspired Warehouse Apartment
Less Is More In This NYC-Inspired Warehouse Apartment
Homes

Less Is More In This NYC-Inspired Warehouse Apartment

How a controversial design decision changed this Sydney apartment for the better.
Everything You Need To Know About Electrifying Your Home
Everything You Need To Know About Electrifying Your Home
Helpful Guides

Everything You Need To Know About Electrifying Your Home

We answer your frequently asked questions to start the process of electrifying your home.
This Weatherboard Hides A Small But Mighty House In Its Backyard
This Weatherboard Hides A Small But Mighty House In Its Backyard
Architecture

This Weatherboard Hides A Small But Mighty House In Its Backyard

The Melbourne house has been transformed with an innovative 51-square-metre addition nestled in the backyard of its inner-city block.
See The City’s Best Homes + Buildings At Open House Melbourne
See The City’s Best Homes + Buildings At Open House Melbourne
Architecture

See The City’s Best Homes + Buildings At Open House Melbourne

Open House Melbourne returns Friday July 24 – Sunday July 26 2026, providing rare public access to some of the city’s most interesting buildings.
This Family Friendly Alpine Retreat Glows At Golden Hour
This Family Friendly Alpine Retreat Glows At Golden Hour
Interiors

This Family Friendly Alpine Retreat Glows At Golden Hour

This retreat in Victoria's High Country is a base for exploring the slopes, with interiors as beautiful as the landscape outside.
See Iconic Impressionist Pieces In This Australia-First Exhibition
See Iconic Impressionist Pieces In This Australia-First Exhibition
Art

See Iconic Impressionist Pieces In This Australia-First Exhibition

From Monet's water lilies to van Gogh's expressive haystacks, see iconic pieces of historical Western art make their Australian debut in this much-anticipated exhibition.
How ‘Typical Suburban Architecture’ Inspired This New Coastal Home
How ‘Typical Suburban Architecture’ Inspired This New Coastal Home
Architecture

How ‘Typical Suburban Architecture’ Inspired This New Coastal Home

In a location where new homes can feel overly assertive, Sorrento House by Victoria Merrett Architects is radical in its restraint.
This Beach House ‘Shrinks’ To Suit Its Occupants
This Beach House ‘Shrinks’ To Suit Its Occupants
Architecture

This Beach House ‘Shrinks’ To Suit Its Occupants

How Ben Callery Architects adapted and extended this Merricks Beach home for a new stage in life.
Why This Playful Bondi Home Is Not Your Typical Coastal House
Why This Playful Bondi Home Is Not Your Typical Coastal House
Interiors

Why This Playful Bondi Home Is Not Your Typical Coastal House

This Sydney family home swaps coastal cliches for hits of bold colour.
Why This Mid-Century Melbourne Home Has Stood The Test Of Time
Why This Mid-Century Melbourne Home Has Stood The Test Of Time
Homes

Why This Mid-Century Melbourne Home Has Stood The Test Of Time

Built in 1958, this alluring mid-century modern house has seen its current owners through 17 years, and counting.
How This Northern Beaches Home Was Revamped In Just Four Months
How This Northern Beaches Home Was Revamped In Just Four Months
Interiors

How This Northern Beaches Home Was Revamped In Just Four Months

Every day feels like a holiday in this European-inspired family home after its impressively swift renovation.
6 Under-The-Radar Spots To Visit In Launceston, According To A Local
6 Under-The-Radar Spots To Visit In Launceston, According To A Local
Travel

6 Under-The-Radar Spots To Visit In Launceston, According To A Local

Step inside Australia's last wool mill, Waverley Mills, as the brand's product manager reveals her favourite spots to visit in Launceston.
32 Furniture Pieces That Are Perfect For Styling Small Homes
32 Furniture Pieces That Are Perfect For Styling Small Homes
Shopping

32 Furniture Pieces That Are Perfect For Styling Small Homes

Browse our favourite storage units, sofas, dining tables and stools that cleverly maximise space in a smaller home.
How Hidden Features Power This Impressive 8.2-Star Home
How Hidden Features Power This Impressive 8.2-Star Home
Sustainable Homes

How Hidden Features Power This Impressive 8.2-Star Home

Located in regional Victoria’s north west, this new home ticks all the boxes when it comes to sustainability.
The Tradie-Turned-Artist Making Glass Candy That Looks Good Enough To Eat
The Tradie-Turned-Artist Making Glass Candy That Looks Good Enough To Eat
Studio Visit

The Tradie-Turned-Artist Making Glass Candy That Looks Good Enough To Eat

Meet Simon Lewis Wards, the NZ artist creating lifelike glass sculptures of all your favourite childhood lollies!
How A Couple’s Beloved Cottage Was Updated For Ageing In Place
How A Couple’s Beloved Cottage Was Updated For Ageing In Place
Architecture

How A Couple’s Beloved Cottage Was Updated For Ageing In Place

After an initial renovation 15 years ago, the same architects returned to improve the accessibility of this Sydney home.
A Dreamy Coastal Home Designed For Maximum Energy Efficiency
A Dreamy Coastal Home Designed For Maximum Energy Efficiency
Sustainable Homes

A Dreamy Coastal Home Designed For Maximum Energy Efficiency

How James Goodlet and Claire Thomas of Altereco Design save thousands on energy bills thanks to their all-electric efficient home.
This Family Home Is A Love Letter To Australian Art
This Family Home Is A Love Letter To Australian Art
Homes

This Family Home Is A Love Letter To Australian Art

The artwork of late family members/local icons Mirka Mora and Martin Sharp adorns the walls of Lily Mora and Jonathan Rands’ Thornbury home.
Before + After: A Nostalgic 1970s Family Home Transformed With No White Walls
Before + After: A Nostalgic 1970s Family Home Transformed With No White Walls
Interiors

Before + After: A Nostalgic 1970s Family Home Transformed With No White Walls

An old NSW farmhouse's retro sensibilities have been revived with colourful bathrooms and a joyful yellow kitchen.
Step Inside 9 Of Brisbane’s Very Best Homes
Step Inside 9 Of Brisbane’s Very Best Homes
Architecture

Step Inside 9 Of Brisbane’s Very Best Homes

From the Torbreck Apartments to transformed Queenslanders, some of the city's best homes will soon open their doors for Brisbane Open House.
How The Ultimate Musical Festival Lineup Inspired This Gold Coast Home
How The Ultimate Musical Festival Lineup Inspired This Gold Coast Home
Interiors

How The Ultimate Musical Festival Lineup Inspired This Gold Coast Home

The best music festival lineups include an eclectic mix of international names and local talent — just like this Gold Coast home.
Inside An 'Unfussy' Byron Bay Beach House, With Mid-Century Vibes
Inside An 'Unfussy' Byron Bay Beach House, With Mid-Century Vibes
Interiors

Inside An 'Unfussy' Byron Bay Beach House, With Mid-Century Vibes

Pops of colour, breezeblocks, and leafy gardens make this nostalgic beach house the perfect escape for a Melbourne entrepreneur's family.
This Auckland Renovation Proves Heritage Homes Don’t Have To Play It Safe
This Auckland Renovation Proves Heritage Homes Don’t Have To Play It Safe
Architecture

This Auckland Renovation Proves Heritage Homes Don’t Have To Play It Safe

This classic family villa's expressive transformation makes a case for being bold with colour, even in a heritage home.