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A Fashion Designer + Architect’s Fitzroy Family Terrace

The renovated Victorian terrace home of fashion designer Megan Park and architect Anthony Cox.

A Serene and Stylish 1940s Apartment For A Young Family

The beautifully refined Coogee apartment of interior stylist Samantha Brown and family was renovated in just eight weeks!

Home of the Month

A Mid-Century Melbourne Home With Glamorous European Flair

Interior designer Tali Roth and family live in a 1969 mid-century Caulfield North home, renovated in Tali's eclectic and sophisticated style.

A Sophisticated Inner-Melbourne Terrace That Embraces Colour

This Fitzroy North family home is a cosy escape from Melbourne's busy inner-north, layered with colour and texture.

Photographer Tom Ross’ Peachy Melbourne Family Apartment

Tom Ross and Emily Shields valued quality over quantity in their 1960s Melbourne family apartment renovation, designed by Architecture Architecture.

Home of the Month

A 1980s Timber Beach House Where Every Day Feels Like A Holiday

Josephine and Paul Luczak's Mornington Peninsula beach house captures the nostalgic feel of summer holidays past.

A Textural North Warrandyte Family Home Immersed In Nature

Købn founder Sophie Matson shares her thoughtfully renovated 1979 family home on Melbourne's fringe.

Home of the Month

An Early 2000s Melbourne Apartment Turned ‘Piccolo Palazzo’

Eryca Green's renovated Carlton apartment is a true ‘room of one’s own’ — a warm, light-filled, and decorative sanctuary.

An Artists’ DIY-Renovated, Scandi-Inspired Sydney Apartment

The colourful and art-filled Surry Hills apartment of artists Micke Lindebergh and Kris Andrew Small.

Home of the Month

Julia Busuttil Nishimura’s Multigenerational Dream Family Home

Your first look at the gorgeous new family home of cook, best-selling author, and our very own food columnist — Julia Busuttil Nishimura!

An Unexpected 1880s Italianate Home In Bayside Melbourne

Inside the grand 1880s Victorian (with a former ballroom!) of Clare Hillier and family.

A Writer + Scientist’s ‘Modern Parisian’ Melbourne Apartment

Find out how the first homeowners project managed the renovation of their Carlton North apartment!

A Designer's Family Home, Passed Down Through Generations

Creative directors Suzy Tuxen and Shane Loorham's renovated family home is filled with decade's worth of family memories.

An Architect + Publicist’s Stunning Off-Grid Country Escape

Koos de Keijzer and Clemence Harvey de Keijzer ‘knew nothing’ about country living, but they bought a 100-acre property near Kyneton in 2020 and never looked back!

A Calm Inner-City Melbourne Home That Elevates Everyday Rituals

How interior designer Jaime Vella turned her Victorian terrace on a busy main road into a calming, colourful inner-city Melbourne sanctuary.

The Vine-Covered, Victorian Family Home Of Frank Body Co-Founder, Bree Johnson

The entrepreneur shares her 1880s Victorian family home that hides a calming extension behind the leafy, heritage facade.

Stylist Bea Lambos’ Feel Good Melbourne Family Home

Stylist Bea Lambos of Bea + Co has turned her Melbourne house into a home with gorgeous art and colour.

Home of the Month

A Melbourne Architecture Power Couple’s Magic Family Home

Inside the playful Northcote home of Wowowa Architecture directors Monique and Scott Woodward.

A ‘Modern Mediterranean’ Family Home On The NSW Central Coast

The coastal home of La Boheme Lifestyle founder Stephanie Davies and family draws inspiration from villas in Italy and Spain.

A Serene Fitzroy North Family Home

How jeweller Jules Vleugel and builder Rhys Vleugel turned a cold Victorian terrace into the Melbourne family home of their dreams.

Home of the Month

Photographer Eve Wilson’s Palette-Perfect Inner City Family Home

Inside The Design Files' photographer Eve Wilson's incredible Melbourne home, designed by Studio Bright.

Artist Gemma Leslie’s 1880s Mediterranean-Inspired Family Home

The historic home of artist Gemma Leslie and Mike Chambers is a little slice of Tuscany... in Melbourne!

A Victorian Coastal Family Home Inspired By A Famous Alpine Village

The Jan Juc family home of artist Ingrid Daniell and designer Clifton Daniell.

The Idyllic Country Family Home Of The Design Files’ Partnerships Manager, Alice Ziebell!

Alice and Marlon Ziebell moved to South Gippsland during Covid lockdowns, and never looked back. See inside their newly renovated home!

An Interior Designer's Dreamy Beach House On The Great Ocean Road

Interior designer Leigh Ellwood’s serene + minimal beach house - with a million dollar view!

A Quirky Redfern Terrace With A Hidden Green Roof

The unconventional family home of designer Sacha Coles, split over 4 levels!

An Owner-Designed Renovation Of A 1970s South Yarra Apartment

How designers Lola Digby-Diercks and Sebastian Owen completely transformed their South Yarra apartment in just six months.

A Lovingly Updated Mid-Century Beaumaris Home

A 1961 mid-century modern house in Melbourne’s bayside area, carefully restored by owners Natashia Ting and Peter Rosser, with Tecture architects.

A Tiny Slice Of Japan Inside A Pink Darlinghurst Terrace

Ceramicist Laura Butler shares her 1890s Darlinghurst pink terrace, renovated by Trias in accordance with Japanese design principles.

A Melbourne Family’s Ever Changing ‘Light House’

An innovative, sculptural screen invites dynamic shadows into the family home of Andrew Jaques, and Christina Chiodo, renovated by Layan.

A Sydney Family Home Inspired By Wes Anderson, Art Deco + English Country Gardens

Olli Ella founder Chloe Brookman reveals her newly-renovated South Coogee home, for her family of seven!

A Thornbury Cafe Turned Delightful DIY Home

Artist Lucas Wearne of Neighbourhood Studio and social worker Lucy Hyslop bought a gutted cafe and turned it into their charming home.

A Noughties Northcote Townhouse Turned Beautiful Family Home

A notice to vacate their previous rental prompted Patrick and Ally Smith to buy a drab 2009 pad, and transform it into an inviting home!

A Historic Melbourne Apartment With Artful, Lived-In Interiors

Interior designer Leigh Ellwood invites us inside her 1930s Beverley Hills apartment in South Yarra.

An Artist’s Spanish Mission Home In Newcastle

The recently-renovated home of artist Annie Everingham and family feels like a piece of California… in Newcastle!

A Bright + Happy Family Beach House

The Palm Springs-inspired, Mornington Peninsula beach home of Wowhaus artist Kate Jansen and family.

An Adults Only Terrace, Channelling Mid-Century Party Houses!

A 1960s-inspired party house, complete with velvet upholstery, lush indoor plants, and bold colour.

An Interior Designer’s Playful Family ‘Art House’

The playfully decorated Toorak home of interior designer and stylist, Zoe Murphy, and family.

An Architecturally Superb Melbourne Home By Sean Godsell

The meticulously considered South Yarra home of Mandy Wilton, designed for the whole family.

A Handcrafted Hurstbridge Home With History + Heart

The mud brick home of Susie Silverii and Laurence Parisi, designed by Alistair Knox’s right hand man John Pizzey.

'Cottagecore' Meets Modern Eclecticism In This Charming Renovated Heritage Home

Fiona Bateman's 1893 family home, originally designed by prominent architect Walter Liberty Vernon, in Neutral Bay, NSW.

A New Bronte Apartment Filled With Texture + Terrazzo!

Artist Yolande Gray shares her newly rebuilt Bronte apartment featuring reclaimed bricks and hand-laid terrazzo flooring.

Australian Fashion Legend Pip Edwards’ Rose Bay Home

The bold yet sophisticated home of P.E Nation co-founder and creative director, Pip Edwards.

A Designer + Builder’s 1950s Warrandyte Home Renovation

The mid-century home renovation of builder Pierre Seale, and fashion designer Alexandra Apostolidis.

A Happy, No-Fuss Beach House On The Mornington Peninsula

A renovated Mornington Peninsula brick beach house that celebrates its sunny backyard.

Domain Editor Alice Stolz’s Gorgeous Melbourne Family Home

Domain’s national managing editor Alice Stolz shares her Canterbury family home, renovated by Doherty Design Studio.

A Mid-Century Renovation That Masterfully Blends Old And New

An incredible 1960s mid-century home restoration in Ivanhoe East.

Designer Anna Spiro’s Heavenly Island Home

The celebrated interior designer shares her relaxed yet luxurious Minjerribah/North Stradbroke holiday house.

Poppy Lissiman + Harrison Kennedy’s Fashionably Rustic Fremantle Home

The Tuscan villa-style, Fremantle home of fashion designer Poppy Lissiman and Harrison Kennedy.

A Tropical Family Retreat In The Northern Rivers

Cheryl and James Kitchener turned a 1980s brick home in Suffolk Park into this luxe family home with resort vibes!

A Photographer + Art Director’s Alistair Knox Home

Photographer Sean Fennessy, and art director Jessica Lillico's heart-warming Warrandyte family home.

Poppy Garbin + Scott Gibson Of Pop And Scott’s Dromana Dream Home

The renovated '80s home of Scott Gibson and Poppy Garbin, founders of Pop and Scott.

A Stylist’s Charming Country Home

The Willunga family home of stylist and Read&Hall co-owner Emma Read.

Yasmine Ghoniem’s Fabulously Eclectic Bondi Apartment

YSG director Yasmine Ghoniem's deliciously compact Bondi apartment.

A Cheerful Beachside Retreat

A colourful 1980s Anglesea home, just 100 steps from the beach!

Stylist Nat Turnbull’s Serene Melbourne Home

Stylist Nat Turnbull and photographer Sam Wong turned a rundown Melbourne property into this seriously stunning home.

A Restored 1930s Cottage In The Southern Highlands

The gorgeous Southern Highlands home of treechangers James Watts and Tony Chapman.

A Sophisticated Mid-Century Home In The Trees

The earth-toned, mid-century home of Liana Shaw-Taylor and family!

A Florist + Photographer’s Creative Converted Warehouse

The Northcote home of florist Gina Lasker of Georgie, and photographer Dan Roberts.

A Designer’s Japanese-Inspired Melbourne Family Home

The wabi-sabi family home of designer Kim Kneipp and family.

An 1870s Church Turned Stylist’s Family Home!

Stylist at Read&Hall Sarah Fairhead Hall and husband Adam converted an 1870s church into their family home!

A Remarkable Family Home Transformation

Maddie and Mike Witter transformed a dilapidated house into a bright and breezy family home for six!

A Melbourne Family Home That Feels Like A Warm Embrace

With its warm, cosy feel, this Clifton Hill home is a true reflection of Rebecca Long, her children, and beloved late husband Tom.

A Slice Of Italy In Fitzroy’s Backstreets!

Situated around a lush communal courtyard is the Fitzroy family apartment of Amara Speechley and Cal Watson.

A Clever, Creative Renovation For This Compact Victorian Home

Designers Penny and Simon Barnes have extended their family's Carlton North home for added space, character, and energy efficiency.

The Gorgeous Family Home Of The Design Files' Advertising Manager, Chelsea Hall!

This dreamy renovation in Melbourne's suburbs is the ultimate family home!

A Dreamy, Nostalgic Family Home in Melbourne's Suburbs

Sympathetic updates featuring recycled materials have made this 1930s Malvern East home even better than it was before!

A Boarding House Turned Gorgeous, Rambling + Indestructible Family Home!

The warm and inviting family St Kilda West home of Keryn and Stephen Nossal.

A Designer’s Colourful + Curvaceous Coogee Rental!

Inside the Coogee home of Reliquia Jewellery founder, Ana Piteira.

A Heartwarming Home Of A Stylist (And Family!)

Justine and Bob Murphy's family home is like a slice of the country... in Northcote!

A Leading Architect’s Compact And Clever Fitzroy Family Home

Architect Karen Alcock shares her family's cosy and vibrant Fitzroy home (that's currently for sale!)

A Biophilic Family Home Among The Trees

This newly-renovated Warrandyte home perfectly blends indoors and out!

Emily Green's Joyous Family Home, Filled With Local Makers’ Work

The fun-filled Reservoir family home of designer and Pinky's store co-owner, Emily Green.

This Brand New Home Looks Like A 100-Year-Old Greek Villa... In Northern NSW!

An Australian beachside home with a Mediterranean feel, built using recycled timbers, salvaged windows and antique tiles.

An Owner-Built, Architect-Designed Renovation Of A Charming 1920s Melbourne Home

Lauren Egan and Glenn Hester have spent the last nine years slowly updating their 1920s Preston home.

A '70s Farm Shack In New South Wales Transformed Into A Idyllic Family Home

Builder Troy Wilkinson and artist Jordana Henry create a dreamy family home in Broken Head, NSW.

A Spectacular Northern Rivers Home Built By The Whole Family!

A very special NSW Northern Rivers property spanning four houses, 20 acres, and three generations!

The Ultimate Melbourne Penthouse Of Bruce + Chyka Keebaugh

The maximalist inner city apartment of power couple Bruce + Chyka Keebaugh – co-founders of The Big Group!