Amelia Barnes
Staff Writer + Researcher
Amelia is a writer and holds a Bachelor of Journalism from Monash University. Originally from Wagga Wagga, NSW, she has been living in Melbourne for the past eight years. Her work has appeared in The Age, Domain, Harper’s Bazaar Australia, Australian Women’s Weekly, Delicious and SBS. She loves Taylor Swift.
Architecture
A Serene Japanese-Inspired Home In Melbourne
Japanese design principles underpin Highbury Grove by Ritz&Ghougassian, designed for the studio's co-director.
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Interiors
Introducing The 2020 Dulux Colour Awards Finalists!
From a candy pink bathroom to an all-green-everything living room, take a closer look at our favourite residential projects shortlisted for
Gardens
How To Start A Productive Garden TODAY!
We turn to three seasoned experts for tips on how to get started, what to plant in small spaces and how long it will take to start seeing re...
Architecture
Elevating A Classic Queenslander, In More Ways Than One!
In Teneriffe House, Vokes and Peters put their own spin on a classic 'raise and build under' Brisbane renovation.
Architecture
Three Amazing Homes, As Seen At Palm Springs' Modernism Week
Take a virtual tour of three, iconic mid-century houses we visited at Palm Springs Modernism Week, 2020.
Architecture
When Two Homes Become One
Two adjacent houses in Fitzroy North become one very unique family home, by Austin Maynard Architects.
Architecture
A Melbourne CBD Apartment That Embraces Its Industrial History
Melanie Beynon and Megan Hounslow strip back an 1870s Melbourne apartment back to its roots.
Stays
This Charming 1850s Property Is Daylesford’s Newest Boutique Accommodation
Stay in one of three enchanting properties at Poets Lodge Daylesford.
Architecture
A Revitalised ‘50s Home in Sydney’s Lane Cove
What does a young family do when they’ve outgrown their beloved home? While some say move, Those Architects say improve!
Shopping
Rachel Castle's Most Colourful Range To Date!
Castle launches their latest bedding range, 'Little Garden', and it's a winner!
Architecture
A Multigenerational, Modern Farmhouse
Two houses are better than one, in this beach house for two families by Tom Robertson Architects.
Stays
An Old School Campground Transformed Into A Beachside Paradise
A tired holiday camp in Esperance, WA, is now a picture-perfect boutique accomodation offering.
Sustainable Homes
The Perfect Prefab Home in South Gippsland
Prefabricated construction is behind this sustainable home designed by Pleysier Perkins, and built by Prebuilt, in Bena, South Gippsland.
Architecture
An Out Of The Ordinary Beach House in Phillip Island
Inside Casa X by Branch Studio Architects – a courtyard home in Phillip Island, inspired by the native landscape.
Architecture
A Curvy, Unexpected Renovation For A Heritage Home
Bryant Alsop Architects introduce light, space and surprising features to this suburban Melbourne home.
Furniture
A Monolithic Yet Sensual New Furniture Collection From Sarah Ellison
Stylist-turned-furniture-designer has released her third collection, SOL, inspired by sensual 1970's shapes.
Architecture
An Architect’s Self-Designed Butterfly Home!
The family home of Pleysier Perkins director, Simon Perkins. We've said it before, we'll say it again – architects always have the best h...
Architecture
A Renovated 1930s Home Overlooking Brisbane River
This Brisbane home better embraces its riverside location, thanks to an innovative new design by Owen Architecture.