After an initial renovation 15 years ago, the same architects returned to improve the accessibility of this Sydney home.

How James Goodlet and Claire Thomas of Altereco Design save thousands on energy bills thanks to their all-electric efficient home.

An old NSW farmhouse's retro sensibilities have been revived with colourful bathrooms and a joyful yellow kitchen.

From the Torbreck Apartments to transformed Queenslanders, some of the city's best homes will soon open their doors for Brisbane Open House.

This Northcote home by Ben Callery Architects prioritises airflow and natural light, drawing on its owners' cultural heritage.

The best projects in Victorian architecture have been recognised at the 2026 Victorian Architecture Awards.

Jeff Provan's Mornington Peninsula 'concrete beach shack' was designed with no painted surfaces, no plasterboard, no downlights, and no shower screens!

After a series of prior renovations, Chloë Antonio Architecture found the missing puzzle piece this family home had been waiting for.

Tucked behind an old Tudor building in Prahran, this 35-square-metre apartment appears as a little slice of southern France after a largely DIY renovation.

Step inside a Mediterranean-inspired holiday house where the interiors are just as breathtaking as the beachside views.

This once dated and daggy Gold Coast house is now a modern family haven after a budget-conscious renovation.

A spectacular green roof with cascading plants blurs the lines between garden and house on this inner-city block.

At just four metres wide, this clever Victorian terrace renovation is an inspiring small home where everything inside has earned its place.

Despite it's compact 105 square-metre size, this classic cottage invites a generous sense of space as soon as you step foot inside.

See how pops of colour, layered gardens, and retro-inspired details refreshed this mid-century Melbourne home.

This striking renovation of a heritage-protected Newcastle family home offers a conversation between old and new.

Taking inspiration from farm sheds, this multigenerational escape frames 360-degree views that take your breath away.

The garage is a statement feature of this Ocean Grove home designed by Cotter Reid Architects and Mokk Studio.

De Rome Architects designed this new house in Canberra with a reverence for its location facing Anzac Parade.

When extending a Californian bungalow in Maribyrnong, the brief to Studio Ceravolo was relatively simple: let there be light!

A light touch with bold pops of colour has set the tone for the next chapter of a '90s house with modernist sensibilities.

There’s no prizes for guessing the owner of this California bungalow’s favourite colour!

Find out how emerging architects Office Fora reimagined a Melbourne cottage on a budget of under $500,000.

Find out why the goal of this sustainable renovation was focused more on reinvention, rather than strict heritage preservation.

A family's villa renovation is full of surprises, from a laneway entrance to a music-focused living room that feels like a record store.

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CARD director Tahj Rosmarin shares his tips for where to spend, where to save, and mistakes to avoid when renovating on a modest budget.

Every day feels like a holiday at this idyllic coastal home designed for multigenerational living.

Unlocking the potential of a narrow terrace home is no easy feat, but these incredible renovations show how it's done.

This small but mighty family home in Adelaide proves how to balance budget with the owners' brief.

This new-build house tucked behind a commercial property has been designed on as small a footprint as possible.

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

See how WOWOWA transformed this Melbourne duplex using bold pops of orange, dusty pinks, and rich purples inside.

Wildwood Barn by Bare Architects responds to its microclimate, facilitating year-round outdoor living and tree views from its barn-style, single-storey form.

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

With pastel bathrooms, terrazzo floors, and mid-century flair, an Italian family's cherished Perth home has been given new life.

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.

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

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

Garden pods have added valuable space to this family home, without diminishing its strong backyard connection or mature tree views.

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

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 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.

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

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

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.

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

How a clever renovation has maximised style and space in this 6m2 North Melbourne apartment bathroom.

Relive the unmistakable magic of these very special homes from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s.

See the most popular architect-designed homes on TDF in 2025!

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These innovative homes prove good design and sustainability go hand in hand.

See the most covetable compact homes we visited this year, inside both new and old apartment buildings!

Architect Jess Hardwick and four generations of her extended family spend quality time connecting with the land and one another at Legacy House.