Hidden inside a century-old department store, The Lobby by Ellison Studios is part-showroom, part-immersive events space.

How husband and wife renovating duo Shell and Brodie Stewart turned a 1970s house into their dream home in 10.5 months.

This creative Melbourne home by Austin Maynard Architects takes inspiration from mid-century architecture.

A two-storey addition engaging with a rear laneway has changed how this Carlton terrace functions, both now and into the future.

Interior designer Shelby Lenehan shares her top tips and favourite finishes for creating a warm, character-filled bathroom.

Meet the couple behind Tint, who are on a mission to help you find the right paint for your home.

Inspired by mid-century architecture, this new build in Melbourne's inner suburbs is ready for a new owner.

After a four-year renovation, Annie shares how this dated Victorian was transformed into a cosy residence with a 'beach house' feel.

Justin Humphrey Architects proves how a 1960s beach shack can be seamlessly reimagined for modern family life.

An inspiring story of three sisters' vision of creating a space for culture, connection, embroidery, books, and, most importantly, community.

Tiles can (and should!) be used to create patterns, inject colour, and create intrigue — these trends show you how.

Sam Michelle's latest exhibition features bountiful still-life oil paintings of the flowers grown and cut from her very own cottage-style garden.

In an edited extract of Jac Semmler's new book, Flower Power, we look at various plant shapes and how they interact when planning a garden.

Alex Telford-Sargeant's colourful and eclectic East Melbourne apartment styling is the product of a life of collecting.

We are very excited to introduce you to The Design Files Apartment Project — a two-day pop-up event all about apartment living!

With sliding screens and disappearing windows, this clever home can transform from an open-air pavilion into a private hideaway.

25 Holloway Road is a genuinely quiet, generous, parkside, and family-friendly property for sale in Brunswick.

From country cottages to sustainable cabins immersed in nature, these are some of Tasmania's best getaways for design-lovers.

Drab coastal interiors have been reimagined into a playful yet elevated first family home, with nods to a famous Copenhagen hotel.

Cooke Landscape Architecture has turned a grassy field into a series of layered landscapes for her sister Olive Cooke's family home.

Step inside two homes within East Brunswick Village, a new inner-city complex where community comes first.

Create a space that celebrates imagination, comfort, and a little bit of chaos.

In this renovation, the garden was just as important as the need for extra space. See how Austin Maynard Architecture made it work.

Ben Callery Architects found room for two compact offices and light-filled living spaces inside this renovated family home.

How fashion stylist Stuart Walford turned his newly-built ‘blank slate’ home into a warm, uplifting space that's full of life!

Ceramic artist Emily Brookfield has reimagined the household object into tiny heirlooms that are surprisingly sentimental.

How a Swedish design philosophy inspired this 1950s Tassie cottage renovation.

The new build in the Macedon Ranges prioritises sustainability and simplicity over expensive flourishes.

Palm Springs meets Mediterranean influences in this striking coastal home for sale in regional Victoria.

Miniscape Projects have brought an Alistair Knox property back to life with a contemporary bush garden to attract native wildlife, engage children, and grow food.

Ironbark House by Not All Architecture is a relatively simple project in appearance, driven by a sophisticated set of design principles.

Designed to feel like a 'room in the garden', this compact extension has unlocked a fairytale ending for this Brisbane home.

This creative couple have leaned into the architectural design of their dream rental property.

The 1940s family home shows how floorplan reorganisation and a brave use of colour can yield truly transformative results.

This Barwon Heads renovation by Belsö Interior Design Studio balances tones and textures for a visually special yet highly functional home.

Two creative friends and neighbours invite us inside their respective homes in a 1940s art deco complex.

This Jindabyne residence is specifically designed with its alpine location in mind, both for the climate and aesthetics.

This generous suburban garden requires minimal maintenance thanks to climate sensitive planting by Easton Design Studio.

The circa-1885 villa in Melbourne's inner-city been beautifully renovated by Pleysier Perkins to offer the best of old and new.

A delightfully subtle scheme of blues and greens enhances the heritage flair of this Camberwell family home.

Interior decorator Lauren Egan has given her rundown 1920s weatherboard bungalow a rich and welcoming renovation and extension.

This impressive Melbourne retrofit proves how an old, mouldy home can be dramatically improved for sustainable living.

A six year-renovation and almost no structural changes totally transformed this Perth home around its calming courtyard garden.

In a sleepy coastal town where new builds tend to stand out, this Point Lonsdale house commands attention - in a good way.

Moving to a 1970s brick and timber house in the Macedon Ranges has changed the lives of Shari Lowndes and Dion Hall for the better.

This Maroochy River home for sale makes the most of its superb location.

This sensitive update by Pleysier Perkins demonstrates how thoughtful architecture can extend the life of an existing home, without erasing its past.

This classic coastal garden on the Mornington Peninsula has been given a naturalistic twist by landscape designer Tim Pilgrim.

We've rounded up all the best sunloungers, side tables, outdoor sofas, chairs and beanbags to make outdoor living that much better.

A stylish, child-friendly extension by JAK Architecture, achieved with a $600,000 construction budget.

With its thoughtful styling and pops of colour, this tiny Richmond house is a breath of fresh air.

Inspired by the sandstone outcrops and cliffs of Bronte, Downie North have added a sculptural addition to revitalise this 1890s terrace.

Rather than extend the house, the owners decided to design a backyard pavilion with no defined purpose, allowing it to be what they need, when they need it.

This pre-fabricated home in Wollemi National Park, NSW, sits lightly on the land, taking in the sights of Capertee Valley beyond.

A free-standing cube with a kitchen, entertainment unit, storage, and a laundry in the middle, has unlocked space in this renovated terrace.

Think all timber furniture has to match your floors? Think again! Interior designer Lauren Li shares why mixing timbers is the way to go.

Sigrid McCarthy and Trent Moreschini are living the dream raising their daughter on the bushy outskirts of Melbourne’s north east.

One of Melbourne's most celebrated modernist houses has been expertly updated by Karen Abernethy.

Shari Lowndes of Szilvassy has opened her very own new ceramics showroom in Collingwood.