This website uses cookies to improve your experience navigating our site. By continuing to browse, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

OK, I understand

Homes Art Architecture Creative People Family Podcast Films News On the Market

All Stories

Homes
Gardens
Art
Architecture
Creative People
Food
Shopping
Travel
Victorian Coastal Renovated Architectural Apartment Mid Century Minimalist Family Homes Country Tiny
Vegetable Garden Suburban Garden Public Garden Small Garden Country Garden
Indigenous Art
Graphic Design Floristry Illustration Jewellery Indigenous Art Textiles Interior Design Craft Industrial Design Woodwork Quoted Furniture Art Styling Architecture Lighting Photography Ceramics
Gluten Free Lunch Dinner Snack Salad Vegetarian Breakfast Sweets
Lighting Furniture TDF Shop Kids Art Rugs Jewellery Craft Tableware Accessories Plants + Flowers Gifts Ceramics Soft Furnishings

About

About Contributors Contact Advertising Frequently Asked Questions

Homes

Australian houses, from architectural masterpieces to suburban family homes, Victorian terraces, mid-century marvels, coastal shacks, city apartments, and everything in between.

ALL
Apartment
Architectural
Coastal
Country
Family Homes
Mid Century
Minimalist
Renovated
Tiny
Victorian

Art

Studio visits with Australia’s top artists, and unmissable art exhibitions in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and beyond.

ALL
Indigenous Art

Architecture

Award-winning Australian architecture, inspiring homes, and interviews with Australia’s top architects.

ALL

Creative People

Studio visits with Australia’s most talented creatives, from artists to architects, ceramicists to stylists, furniture makers to lighting designers.

ALL
Studio Visit
Extraordinary Routines
Dream Job
Small Business
Family
Regional
-
Architecture
Art
Ceramics
Craft
Floristry
Furniture
Graphic Design
Illustration
Indigenous Art
Industrial Design
Interior Design
Jewellery
Lighting
Photography
Quoted
Styling
Textiles
Woodwork

Family

How Australia’s most inspiring creatives balance career and family. The juggle is real!

ALL

Podcast

ALL

Films

ALL

News

ALL

On the Market

ALL

All Stories

Homes
Gardens
Art
Architecture
Creative People
Food
Shopping
Travel
Victorian Coastal Renovated Architectural Apartment Mid Century Minimalist Family Homes Country Tiny
Vegetable Garden Suburban Garden Public Garden Small Garden Country Garden
Indigenous Art
Graphic Design Floristry Illustration Jewellery Indigenous Art Textiles Interior Design Craft Industrial Design Woodwork Quoted Furniture Art Styling Architecture Lighting Photography Ceramics
Gluten Free Lunch Dinner Snack Salad Vegetarian Breakfast Sweets
Lighting Furniture TDF Shop Kids Art Rugs Jewellery Craft Tableware Accessories Plants + Flowers Gifts Ceramics Soft Furnishings

About

About Contributors Contact Advertising Frequently Asked Questions

Homes

Australian houses, from architectural masterpieces to suburban family homes, Victorian terraces, mid-century marvels, coastal shacks, city apartments, and everything in between.

ALL
Apartment
Architectural
Coastal
Country
Family Homes
Mid Century
Minimalist
Renovated
Tiny
Victorian

Art

Studio visits with Australia’s top artists, and unmissable art exhibitions in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and beyond.

ALL
Indigenous Art

Architecture

Award-winning Australian architecture, inspiring homes, and interviews with Australia’s top architects.

ALL

Creative People

Studio visits with Australia’s most talented creatives, from artists to architects, ceramicists to stylists, furniture makers to lighting designers.

ALL
Studio Visit
Extraordinary Routines
Dream Job
Small Business
Family
Regional
-
Architecture
Art
Ceramics
Craft
Floristry
Furniture
Graphic Design
Illustration
Indigenous Art
Industrial Design
Interior Design
Jewellery
Lighting
Photography
Quoted
Styling
Textiles
Woodwork

Family

How Australia’s most inspiring creatives balance career and family. The juggle is real!

ALL

Podcast

ALL

Films

ALL

News

ALL

On the Market

ALL
Homes Gardens Art Architecture Creative People Food Family TDF Films Podcast News Shopping Travel On the Market Design Awards
Hi there, like what
you see? Sign up to
our mailing list.
(Receive our top Story Every Weekday)
OR
('Best of the Week' Highlights Every Friday)

A month of TDF News. Keeping you up to date on art & cultural events, design awards, and other great happenings across Australia.

NEW SOUTH WALES

Your Favourite Ceramicists In One Group Show!

Shop works from Oh Hey Grace, Peta Armstrong, Rara Studio, Emma Gale and Mel Lumb in this group show at Nikau in Byron’s Art and Industria...
Sally Tabart

NATIONAL

Make Your Pledge To Protect The Bush

Independent not-for-profit Bush Heritage calls on the community to pledge their commitment to land and wildlife protection and conversation....
Sponsored

VICTORIA

Your One-Stop Pop-Up Shop For Local Makers And Vintage Furniture!

Makers Mrkt pops up in Melbourne’s CBD – and everything (including the furniture and fittings!) is for sale!
Sally Tabart

VICTORIA

Space Furniture Pops Up On Bridge Road

The retailer has moved to a temporary space while their Church Street showroom undergoes renovations.
Sponsored

VICTORIA

Twenty Six Designers Exhibit Their ABC's For A One Night Only Graphic Design Exhibition

Twenty-six designers come together for an exhibition that supports the Australian Literacy & Numeracy Foundation’s ‘Subtext: Art for...
Sally Tabart

VICTORIA

The Ko's Christmas Market In Geelong

A one-stop Christmas shopping event in Geelong on December 13 and 14th, complete with fashion, jewellery, gardening, ceramics, food, music,
Sasha Aarons

NATIONAL

Blooming With Love In This Silent Auction

Join Cecilia Fox, Katie Marx and Georgie Boy in raising funds for beloved creative Shonel Bryant of Nomad Styling, who is embarking on treat...
Miriam McGarry

VICTORIA

Share The Cheer With ‘Cake + Kindness’ Christmas Edition!

The wonderful Merchant Road Events, La Marzocco Home and Market Lane Coffee are coming together December 7 for a bake sale that supports wom...
Miriam McGarry

VICTORIA

Museum-Quality Art Pieces At An Affordable Price!

LUMAS Gallery’s Melbourne outpost makes limited art editions and photographic artworks more accessible for all.
Sponsored

VICTORIA

Milly Dent And Jillian Boustred Pop Up In Fitzroy This Weekend

Shop the unique ceramic wares and dream classic pieces from the Sydney creatives for three days only!
Sally Tabart

VICTORIA

The Bonnie And Neil Samples And Second Sale Is Here!

The much-anticipated annual end-of-year sale is here with all the cushions, tableware, throws and art you could dream of.
Sally Tabart

VICTORIA

'A Reimagined Reality' For Artists Living With Disability

An exhibition featuring the work of 50 Melbourne artists, in celebration of the International Day of People with Disability.
Sponsored

VICTORIA

Photographer Tom Blachford Brings Sci-Fi To The Melbourne Skyline

Renowned local photographer Tom Blachford opens a new sci-fi inspired exhibition, Centro Verso, in Collingwood.
Amelia Barnes

NATIONAL

Celebrating 21 Years Of Megan Park

One of Australia’s most beloved fashion designers reflects on 21 years of elegant, timeless and ethical fashion with a self published book...
Sasha Aarons

VICTORIA

The MPavilion 2019 Is Unveiled

You are invited to celebrate the launch of Glenn Murcutt’s sleek design, and the upcoming summer program of events.
Miriam McGarry

NATIONAL

Pop + Scott Launches Their New Lighting Collection (And You're Going To Want Them All)

The Australian furniture label adds an earthy collection to their line of 70s inspired woven lighting pendants.
Amelia Barnes

VICTORIA

Hothaus Glassblowing Studio's Open Day Market!

Help TDF Collect artist Amanda Dziedzic celebrate her new studio space in Melbourne and pick up some unique pieces to raise funds for a furn...
Miriam McGarry

VICTORIA

Shop All Your Favourite Ceramicists This Weekend At The Melbourne Ceramics Market!

Our favourite ceramics event is happening again November 16-17. 
Amelia Barnes

NATIONAL

Get Framed, Limited-Edition Images By Leading Photographers Delivered To Your Door

Hanging beautiful art in your home has never been easier thanks to Format Editions.
Amelia Barnes

VICTORIA

Get ALL Your Christmas Shopping Sorted At Cibimas!

One of our favourite stores is hosting their famous Christmas shopping night in Collingwood this week. Merry CIBIMAS!
Miriam McGarry

VICTORIA

Join An In Conversation With Superstar Stylist Simone Haag!

Get your tickets for this Q&A hosted by Lucy Feagins, where Simone will discuss her styling career, current trends, and her work for the...
Sponsored

VICTORIA

Playing Painterly Peek-A-Boo With Fred Fowler

The painter shares his distinctive style with Signifying Landscapes on show at Sophie Gannon gallery from November 6-23rd.
Miriam McGarry

NSW

Exploring 'Tundra' With Hannah Nowlan

The artist returns for her second solo show at Saint Cloche, opening October 30th and exploring duality, mythology and spirituality.
Miriam McGarry

VICTORIA

The Future Looks Bright At Melbourne School Of Design’s End Of Year Exhibition

An insight into the great designers of tomorrow at the MSDx grad showcase!
Sponsored

VICTORIA

Mark Tuckey Moves To Thornbury!

Take a tour of the new purpose designed showroom for an iconic Australian furniture brand.
Miriam McGarry

NEW SOUTH WALES

Aboriginal Arts Market SouthEast Returns To Sydney

Sydneysiders can soon purchase works from over 60 Aboriginal artists and collectives at the third annual SouthEast market, happening this we...
Amelia Barnes

NATIONAL

Shop 'Til You Drop For ONE DAY ONLY With 20% Off Gorman

If you’ve got your eye on a new summer look, act smart, the sale ends midnight October 31st!
Sponsored

NATIONAL

All You Knead Is ‘Just Desserts’ From The Baking Queen Charlotte Ree

The media manager who bakes her cakes and eats them too, presents a whimsical new collection of no-fuss recipes with a side helping of puns....
Miriam McGarry

VICTORIA

Space Furniture’s Massive Renovation Sale Is On Now!

Designer furniture, lighting, and accessories are heavily discounted at Space Furniture’s Richmond location for the next month.
Sponsored

VICTORIA

Feminism And Urban Development Intersect In 'City Dreamers'

An inspiring screening and panel discussion of a film that celebrates four groundbreaking female designers. 
Sally Tabart

NATIONAL

Your Best Shower EVER Is Here!

Phoenix Tapware introduces a revolutionary new technology that will change the way you shower.
Sponsored

TASMANIA

Your Chance To Step Inside Tasmania’s Most Iconic Buildings + Homes!

Over 70 buildings in and around Hobart will be open to the public across November 9th-10th!
Sponsored

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Australia’s Largest Celebration Of Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Art

The Tarnanthi Festival returns in 2019 at the Art Gallery of South Australia.
Sponsored

This Week

Studio Visit

Illustrator And Designer Mark Conlan On Finding Your Style, And Embracing It!

Career wisdom from one of Melbourne's most in-demand designers, whose clients include Coca Cola and The New York Times!
Annie Portelli
  23 hours ago

Homes

An Interior Designer's Family Forever Home

Therese Carrodus of Full Of Grace transforms her 1880s South Yarra home from 'daggy' to designer!
Lucy Feagins
  7 hours ago

News

Make Your Pledge To Protect The Bush

Independent not-for-profit Bush Heritage calls on the community to pledge their commitment to land and wildlife protection and conversation....
Sponsored

Interiors

How To Do 'Country Style' With A Contemporary Edge

Lauren Li shows us how to take a less rustic, and more refined approach to 'Country' interiors.
Lauren Li

Shopping

An Iconic New Collaboration - Art-Inspired Ceramics From Robert Gordon x David Bromley

Two great Australian creative names collaborate on a distinctive new range of ceramic homewares, available at Myer.
Sally Tabart

Shopping

Perfect Indoor Planters From The Plant Society And Capra Designs

A collaboration between The Plant Society and Capra Designs – we're loving these architecture-inspired planters!
Sally Tabart

News

Your Favourite Ceramicists In One Group Show!

Shop works from Oh Hey Grace, Peta Armstrong, Rara Studio, Emma Gale and Mel Lumb in this group show at Nikau in Byron’s Art and Industria...
Sally Tabart

Homes

Living The Regional Dream In Strzelecki, South Gippsland!

Treechangers Shelley and Tom Banders share their charming home, surrounded by rolling hills in regional Victoria.
Lucy Feagins

Architecture

A Sleek, Shed-Style Home In Rural Victoria

Inside Lovell Burton's refined Macedon Ranges home.
Amelia Barnes

Art

10 Unmissable Art Exhibitions Of 2020

Calendars out! Our pick of not-to-be-missed art exhibitions for 2020, Australia wide.
Sally Tabart

Stays

An 1853 Daylesford Homestead Turned Charming Holiday Rental

Theresa Albiloi and Tony De Marco have transformed an 1853 Daylesford house into the beautiful accomodation, The Station House.
Amelia Barnes

Interiors

A 1940s Darling Point Home With Elegant New Interiors

Alexander &CO build on the grandeur of this heritage home in Sydney, with sleek new interiors that expertly balance old and new.
Amelia Barnes

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!
Julia Busuttil Nishimura

Giveaway

Take Our Reader Survey and WIN One of Two Amazing Getaways!

WIN a luxurious stay + spa package at Halcyon House on the NSW north coast, or Lon Retreat in Point Lonsdale!
Lucy Feagins

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.
Amelia Barnes
CONNECT WITH TDF

The Design Files original content and photos are copyright protected. Please email us before re-posting our content elsewhere. Feel free to share our images on Pinterest using the credit ‘via thedesignfiles.net’. Thank you!

About Advertising Contributors Contact Archive FAQ
Code by PDA