Architecture
Is This Australia's Answer to Palm Springs' Iconic Kaufmann House?
A seriously impressive home in Toowoomba, Queensland by Shaun Lockyer Architects, inspired by mid-century architecture.
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Food
Julia Busuttil Nishimura's Fragrant Roast Chicken With Mango Salad
Julia shares an innovative recipe to put all those delicious summer mangos to excellent use!
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Architecture
A Contemporary Home Inspired By Heritage Architecture
Wolveridge Architecture balance contemporary design and art deco references, in Melbourne's Ascot Vale.
Studio Visit
The Miniature Boat Maker Working Out Of An Off-Grid Shipping Container
Meet Captain Elise Cameron Smith – ‘miniature boat maker and builder of dreams’!
Dream Job
The Perks Of Being a Food Writer, According To One Of Australia’s Top Restaurant Critics!
Senior restaurant critic at The Age, Gemima Cody, shares what it's really like to be a food writer.
Architecture
A Home That Completely Transforms With A Few Quick Switches
Designed as an artist's retreat using mostly recycled materials, The Sawmill House by Archier is a home for all seasons!
Homes
A Beloved Family Home, Re-Built From The Ground Up
After a freak accident destroyed most of their Narre Warren North home, Sarah Woodhouse and Brad Nicholls designed a new and improved versio...
Gardens
A Layered Garden, Designed Around A Liquidambar Tree
Ben Scott Garden Design have created richly layered garden in Camberwell, tailored to a Victorian home with a contemporary extension.
Sustainable Homes
A Heritage Home, Retrofitted To The Highest Sustainability Standards
The ‘Passive Butterfly’ house - a renovated weatherboard home, with 90 per cent reduced heating and cooling costs.
Interiors
A Nearly Demolished Home Turned Interior Masterpiece!
Junctions90 have redesigned this 1850s Melbourne house so it will never be demolished.
The Good Room
Rose Chong's Fabulous Rooftop (With Pool!) In Fitzroy!
Fitzroy's costume queen shares her unexpected rooftop haven, above her Fitzroy shop.
Stays
A Delightfully Rustic, Country Style Getaway
Book your stay at the beautifully restored Airbnb, Marge's Cottage, in South Gippsland.
Family
Weaver Maryanne Moodie Reflects On Birth, ADHD + Her Coven Of Mothers
The mother of two reflects on parenting the most challenging version of yourself, and the 'birth' that lasts years and years – becoming a
Architecture
An Inviting Home Atop A Violin Shop!
Tsai Design and Sustainable Homes Melbourne turn a dark space above a violin store into a light-filled home.
Creative People
Treasure Hunting With Wild To Ware
Erin Malloy and Michael Tink fossick for gemstones in riverbeds around Australia, to create their ethical bespoke jewellery.
Homes
A Personality-Filled Off-The-Plan Apartment
Imogen Milford's Fitzroy apartment brimming with local Australian art and design is proof that big design can happen in small spaces!
Art
Art Fights Fire – A Bushfire Relief Fundraiser
Launching our massive online art auction to raise funds for three important bushfire relief organisations.
A Response To The Bushfire Crisis
What we're doing about the bushfire crisis, and how you can help.
Gardens
The Most Gorgeous Gardens Of 2019
From city rooftops, to rugged native landscape, to perfectly manicured suburban lawns, these are the greatest gardens of last year!
Family
The Best Of Our Family Column in 2019!
From Catherine Deveny to Clare Bowditch, this is the best of our 'Family' column from 2019.
Architecture
Top 10 Architectural Homes of 2019
A look back at our favourite architect designed homes of the year!
Interiors
The Most Inspiring Interiors of 2019
From crazy paving to clashing colour palettes, we reflect on the ten most popular interiors we published this year!
Stays
Our Favourite Getaways Of 2019
The best cabins, shacks, holiday homes and Airbnbs that we featured in 2019!
Homes
The Best Beach Houses Of 2019
With summer holiday well underway, we’re revisiting some of our favourite beachside homes of 2019!
Architecture
The 10 Most Marvellous Modernist Homes Of The Year
The most popular mid-century homes featured on The Design Files this year!
Homes
The Top 10 Most Loved Homes Of 2019!
From a jaw-dropping warehouse conversion to an enchanting urban treehouse, take a look at our most popular home tours of the year!
Architecture
A Robust And Dramatic Family Home
Splinter Society Architecture create a family home in Northcote that incorporates monumental slabs of basalt, excavated on site!
Designers At Home
At Home With Mim Fanning Of Mim Design
Award-winning interior designer Mim Fanning brings 20 years of interiors experience to her own renovated Victorian era home.
Creative People
Connecting The Threads With Fibre Artist Siân Boucherd
The West Australian artist shares her handwoven baskets and vessels, informed by family, place, and slow process.
Homes
A Dream Tree Change Home In Daylesford
Jenni and Jennie share their much-loved country home, combining English Cottage charm with Scandinavian light and a distinctly Australian fe...
Stays
A New Architect-Designed Airbnb In Carlton
Live like a local at Shadow House, a superbly renovated accommodation offering in inner city Melbourne.
Food
Julia Busuttil Nishimura's Eton Mess
Hazelnutty and creamy with sweet juicy peaches, this easy recipe is the perfect solution if you're on Christmas dessert duty for the whole f...
Interiors
A Historic Woollahra Home Elevated by Art + Colour
Studio CD have injected art, sculptural furniture and playful colour into this spectacular Victorian Italianate house in Sydney.
Giveaway
The Ultimate Dinner Party Kit + Giveaway!
To celebrate the launch of Miele's new Freestanding Cooker, you could WIN our ultimate dinner party set-up.
Modernist Australia
A Bohemian Blue Mountains Modernist Beauty On The Market!
A breathtaking Blue Mountains home, with real Australian Modern flair.
Interiors
A Timeless Apartment Renovation By Tamsin Johnson
Interior designer Tamsin Johnson had an open brief to perfectly transform this apartment in South Yarra!
Stays
A Dream Weekend Away At The Retreat, Pumphouse Point
TDF's Chelsea Hall spends a heavenly weekend in Tassie at Pumphouse Point's newest luxury accommodation offering, The Retreat!
Architecture
Old Meets New, Meets Tree!
The Jac Home by Panov Scott Architects is designed in the space between a Jacaranda Tree, and a Federation Cottage.
Studio Visit
In The Studio With Anna Varendorff
We catch up with a Melbourne design legend, ahead of her inclusion in our end of year group show, Art & Artefact!
Shopping
All Your Retro Dreams Realised!
Tamara Watts of Retro Print Revival celebrates 10 years of vintage-inspired wares, and shares her latest collection inspired by earthy 80s a...
Homes
A Truly WHOA Warehouse Conversion!
Shirin Pulitano of Dot Dot Dash Events Agency shares her stunning family home in North Melbourne, renovated with the help of Ha Architecture...
On the Market
A Former Gallery Turned Sleek City Pad Hits The Market
Eastop Architects are behind the sophisticated renovation of this 80s home for sale in Carlton.
Art
Saint Cloche Hosts Final Exhibition For 2019, ‘Paradiso’
The Paddington art gallery closes the year with their annual group show!
Sustainable Homes
A Dream Off-Grid Retreat
The Elemental House in High Camp by Ben Callery Architects is a cosy weekender, designed with sustainability in mind.
Architecture
A Sculptural Home Inspired By The Hepburn Landscape
A distinctive Corten-clad house designed by Robert Nichol and Sons, just outside Hepburn, Victoria.
Giveaway
Our Sustainable Summer Edit + Giveaway!
WIN our edit of summer essentials, made from organic, sustainable, biodegradable materials, recycled plastic, and even ocean waste! In partn...
Creative People
Get Your Goals In Check, With These Original Artworks By Beci Orpin x kikki.K
kikki K has teamed up with the legendary Melbourne artist to create three original artworks based on new year's goals. Here's how you can wi...
Stays
A Magically Restorative Waterfront Getaway In Tasmania
Once a dilapidated shack, Captains Rest is now one of the most in-demand boutique accommodations in Tassie!
Dream Job
Beatrice Preston Zly, Product Packaging Designer at Aēsop
The RMIT graduate shares how hard work, passion and preparation helped her land her dream job at the iconic Australian brand!
Christmas Countdown
Local Wines, Craft Beers and Gift Packs At Blackhearts & Sparrows - With 10% Off!
We've perused the shelves of our favourite local wine supplier, to create our very own (discounted!) Xmas gift guide for you!
Art
The Art Of Abstraction With Emma Currie
In the lead up to our Art&Artefact exhibition, we visit the studio of one incredibly talented emerging Melbourne painter.
Shopping
Level Up Your Bathroom With Baina Organic Cotton Towels
These modern, organic cotton towels make us want to ditch every weird towel in our linen closets.
Christmas Countdown
Bookish Gifts For Christmas With Thames & Hudson - And 30% Off!
Today, we’re perusing the bookshelves at Thames & Hudson… who are offering a staggering 30% off all of our Top Picks for TDF Readers!
Homes
An Interior Designer's 'Comfortably Minimal' Home
The interior designer shares her renovated Glen Iris home, styled for chic and relaxed family living.
In Print
Own A Little Piece Of Ken Done!
The iconic Australian artist releases a series of four mini-books that document some of his greatest works, along with charming personal obs...
Architecture
A Restrained, Minimal-Waste Home In Byron Bay
Sustainable design principles and a tight budget underpin this home by Studio Jackson Scott.
Designers At Home
At Home With Stylist Simone Haag
The celebrated interior stylist takes us inside her Ringwood home and offers advice on how to style with technology, in partnership with Sam...
Interiors
A ’60s Cronulla Home Gets A Colour-Rich Makeover!
Personality fills this renovated mid-century home designed by Lymesmith and Amber Road.
Christmas Countdown
Shop Lux Linen With Bed Threads This Christmas - With 10% Off!
Shop high-quality linen from one of our favourite local brands, with this special TDF reader offer!
TDF Collect
Announcing Our FINAL Art Exhibition Of 2019 – ‘Art&Artefact’ !
Our final art exhibition for 2019 brings together 15 painters, and 6 ceramicists / makers! Join us on Saturday December 14th to wrap up anot...
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Podcast
TDF Talks with Author & Food Stylist Donna Hay
Lucy chats with Donna about how it felt to close her magazine after 17 successful years, what her business looks like today, and more!
Exhibition
These Photographic Prints Capture The Vibrant Architecture Of Portugal
Geelong-based photographer Stephanie Rooney presents her latest exhibition 'Lento', captured in Lagos, Portugal.
Christmas Countdown
Gifts For The Whole Family From kikki.K - With 30% Off!
Out favourite Christmas gift ideas for friends, partners and kids from Kikki.K - discounted exclusively for TDF Readers!
Family
VICE Australia's Creative Director Royce Akers On Dad Guilt + Life In The Suburbs
A working dad offers a glimpse into modern fatherhood, and his ridiculously cute family!
Architecture
Living Large On This Acreage Style Property In Suburban Brisbane
Inside The Nest by Shaun Lockyer Architects – located on a sprawling 4240 square metre block in Brisbane.
Art
Art Objects By Master Glass Artist Mark Douglass
The renowned glass artist presents a solo exhibition at Graham Geddes Antiques in Armadale.
Architecture
An American-Style Barn Meets The Iconic Australian Shed, In Queensland
Paul Uhlmann Architects put an Australian spin on the American barn in Pullenvale, Queensland.
Christmas Countdown
Our Top Gift Ideas From Dinosaur Designs (+ Free Gift Offer!)
A deep dive into Dinosaur Designs’ summer collection, and our favourite gift ideas!
Homes
Tamsin Johnson's Tamarama Wonder!
Interior designer Tamsin Johnson shares her serene beach side family home.
Architecture
The 2019 NGV Architecture Commission Is Revealed!
Artist Yhonnie Scarce and Edition Office architects present the powerful and and compelling installation ‘In Absence’.
In Print
'Weekends' by Kara Rosenlund, A Love Letter To Her Island Home
The celebrated photographer and stylist shares her most personal project yet, a book that documents her weekend life on Stradbroke Island, Q...
Interiors
How A Tiny Home Made A Huge Difference For This Foster Family
When a foster family went from five to seven members overnight, the Norsu interiors team stepped in to help the home accommodate everyone!
Art
Chasing Waterfalls With Belynda Henry
The beloved landscape painter opens a new exhibition, ‘Waterfalls and Waterholes’ at Australian Galleries in Paddington, NSW.
Architecture
An Off-Grid Rural House, Designed For The Future
MRTN Architects have designed an adaptable shed and home, made from salvaged bricks and upcycled materials in Nulla Vale, Victoria.
Christmas Countdown
Announcing.... The Design Files Christmas Countdown!
It's our first ever online shopping event! Five of our favourite local brands, each offering special discounts and deals for TDF readers, fo...
On the Market
An Absolutely Idyllic Highlands Home For Sale!
Artist and curator Sarak K is selling her DREAM property in Moss Vale in the NSW Highlands.
Architecture
A Contemporary Interpretation Of Coastal Australian Architecture
A sleek, modern family beach house by Cera Stribley Architects on the Mornington Peninsula.
Architecture
An Amazing Mid-Century Home Gets A High-Tech Makeover!
A spectacularly restored and extended mid-century residence, located in Sydney’s Lower North Shore.
Creative People
Our Art Director Shares 6 Groundbreaking Creatives From Adobe MAX 2019!
From Sesame Street's creative director and Wes Anderson's graphic designer, our Art Director Annie Portelli shares her highlights from the a...
Art
The Life Of Flowers, Captured In A New Photographic Exhibition
Explore the beauty of impermanence in photographer Victoria Zschommler's exhibition ‘About A Day’, opening this week in Fitzroy.
Shopping
Lygon Street Nursery's MASSIVE New Indoor Jungle!
Melbourne's newest horticulture, plant and landscaping store opens its doors.
Architecture
A Serenely Minimal Toorak Family Home
Elegance meets practicality in the SLD Residence by Davidov Architects.
Homes
Morocco Meets Mallorca... In Melbourne!
Interior architect Georgia Ezra shares her renovated Spanish Mission style family home in Caulfield.
Interiors
A Fashion Blogger’s Stylish Tamarama Apartment
Decus Interiors overhauls the Tamarama apartment of Carmen Hamilton, founder of Chronicles of Her.
Food
Julia Busuttil Nishimura's Eggplant Parmigiana
A crowd-pleasing silky, cheesy, vegetarian main dish. Best served shared!
Architecture
Cuckoo Clock Meets Modern Edwardian Home!
Rara Architecture and Interior Design creates a new Edwardian-inspired, Footscray home.
TDF Collect
TDF Collect Presents 'Colourscapes' By Amanda Dziedzic
A new exhibition of striking sculptural glass forms, inspired by the spectacular trophies created for our TDF Design Awards!
On the Market
An Interior Architect’s Self-Designed Home Hits The Market
Pipkorn Kilpatrick co-founder Jane Kilpatrick is saying goodbye to her family's single-fronted period home.
Art
Painting Birdsong With Nyangulya Katie Nalgood
The bright and brilliant exhibition ‘Jalmarra-jarti, All the birds have wings’ at Paul Johnstone Gallery, Darwin.
Vegetable Garden
A Suburban Backyard Turned Thriving Permaculture Garden
Ben Shaw's permaculture garden is an edible paradise in the heart of suburbia.
Architecture
A Tiny Barn Addition To A Coastal Family Home
See inside this creative extension of a NSW Central Coast family home by Fabric Architecture.
Fashion
The Social Studio Celebrates 10 Years With An Art Scarf Fundraiser
Melbourne’s beloved social enterprise launches an incredible Art Scarf auction fundraiser, alongside a star-studded gala.
Stays
A Former Pub Transformed Into Tasmania’s Newest Boutique Accommodation
Book your stay at Ship Inn Stanley – a beautiful reinvention of an 1849 former pub – now open on Tasmania’s north-west coast.
Interiors
Australia's Best Designed Bars, Restaurants and Hotels Announced!
The best bar, restaurant and hotel design announced at the Eat, Drink, Design awards last night in Melbourne.
Homes
A Home Fit For A Ceramics Queen!
Irina Rybakov of pépite shares her pottery filled Northcote home.
A Japanese Inspired California Bungalow
Diverse architectural influences inspire this creative renovation in Elwood, by Splinter Society.
Sustainable Homes
A Coastal Home That Treads Lightly On The Earth
Making green glamorous in the 10 Star Home by The Sociable Weaver and Clare Cousins Architects in Cape Paterson.
Architecture
Australia’s Most Incredible Homes Revealed In the 2019 ArchiTeam Awards
Celebrating small, medium and emerging architecture practices, here are the 2019 ArchiTeam Awards finalists!