Does size matter? We meet two families redefining what a traditional 'family home' looks like.

Wrapped around a series of courtyards, this Melbourne 'forever home' cleverly brings the outdoors in.

This charming Edwardian hides a light-filled extension that makes the most of the home's generous site.

How BENT Architecture transformed a dark 1970s extension to connect this red-brick home to its garden.

A modest extension puts an established tree at the heart of this Melbourne home.

‘Astor, and so it becomes a dance' is Mosman 1890s apartment renovation that balances history and future needs.

A red marble kitchen takes centre stage in this timeless reinvention of a humble brick townhouse.

This once-overlooked garage has been transformed into a clever studio that engages with its Sydney laneway context.

With a cargo net above the pool and an oculus to the sky, this might be the most creative sustainable home we’ve ever seen.

The Melbourne house has been transformed with an innovative 51-square-metre addition nestled in the backyard of its inner-city block.

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

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

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.

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 typical 1990s brick unit in Melbourne has been transformed for a creative couple with a modern-day love story.

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

Step inside a Melbourne family home inspired by Japan's famously compact but clever architecture.

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.

The Melbourne family home hides a slick stainless steel kitchen, a grounding blue living room, and elegant yet eclectic interiors.

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

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

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

This Sydney residence has been reimagined to celebrate its backyard, with a leafy tree becoming the main character of the renovation.

This new Perth home designed in collaboration with Vokes and Peters connects its residents to the outdoors, one another, and their community.

Adriana Hanna’s family home is a testing ground for her bravest architectural ideas. See inside her beautiful world.

A central swimming pool and luxurious stone interiors have beautifully transformed this Melbourne heritage home.

A post-war Sydney home has been given a new textural personality filled with terrazzo and timber.

Every inch of space inside this family's Victorian terrace has been utilised after an excellent renovation.

This renovated and extended Victorian cottage in Melbourne beautifully blurs the lines between indoors and out.

How a 90-square-metre site became a functional Melbourne home, complete with a rooftop deck and dedicated bike garage!

A sustainable Fitzroy North home has been cosmetically updated with mid-century inspired interventions by DKO.

The interiors of this Paddington terrace now live up to its elegant facade and show-stopping view.

The architects behind Lovell Burton designed this inner-city Melbourne cottage to evolve with the changing needs of their young family.

This 1870s Victorian isn't your average terrace renovation — it's part library, activity hall, and family home all rolled into one.

A ‘light touch’ renovation has unlocked valuable space in this Princes Hill terrace, without extending its compact footprint.

Featuring glass bricks, colourful joinery, and a dedicated 'DJ station', this Melbourne home is primed for hosting friends and family.

Connection to the landscape is at the forefront of this highly energy efficient family home by Ben Walker Architects.

This Melbourne family home hides a light-filled addition that perfectly blends past and present.

A custom backyard unit by Mihaly Slocombe has given a mother to an adult child with high support needs a nourishing space of her own.

See how this creative home challenges tradition with multi-purpose rooms, separated by velvet curtains and sliding doors!

The exterior of this Queenslander cottage doesn't give much away about the lofty addition that lies inside.

Imogen Pullar Architecture has unlocked the potential of this Preston house to create a generous and energy-efficient family home.

This colour-drenched Perth home extension by Brunsdon Studio nods to former market gardens in the area.

This compact mid-century apartment in North Melbourne is full of personality and clever storage solutions.

A modest 22-square-metre extension by Josh Mulford Architects has rejuvenated this Barton home, embracing its beloved garden.

How Retallack Thompson unlocked space in this inner-west Sydney home, without removing the 20-metre gum tree in the backyard!

Aiming for the feel of a chic Milanese apartment, this renovation by Studio Ceravolo introduces an interesting use of soft colour and thousands of tiles.

A well-loved family home is given a timely renovation to improve indoor-outdoor flow and a new work-from-home routine.

This eye-catching addition in the backyard of a Melbourne family home was designed with multigenerational living in mind.

This colourful renovation shows the potential of well-built, established apartments as modern day family homes.

Field Office Architecture went back to the drawing board to literally rebuild this 1990s Burnley townhouse from the ground up.

This Sydney home reveals a textural patchwork of old and new.

An extensive rebuild and extension by Nest Architects has improved the liveability of this Preston home out of sight.

A clever renovation of an inner-city Melbourne cottage that prioritises honest, raw materials and outdoor space.

See how small changes have maximised space inside this inviting, century-old Sydney terrace.

This classic red-brick home has been playfully reimagined with retro-inspired features and family-friendly spaces.

Practising what she preaches, urban designer Shakira Everett purchased an apartment to support a low-maintenance and walkable lifestyle.