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How This Family Home Was Transformed With No Structural Changes

Inspired by the owners' love of timber and green tones, this Melbourne home has been completely refreshed.

Christina Karras

An Interior Designer’s Heartwarming Family Home

How Pipkorn Kilpatrick’s Jane Kilpatrick brought a sense of serenity to her Northcote family home.

Double + Jono Fleming Create A Range Of Tassie-Inspired Rugs

Sydney designer Jono Fleming joins forces with washable rug brand Double to create a bold new rug collection.

How To Make An Industrial-Style Space Feel Like Home

Interior designer Lauren Li shows us how to make a loft-like space lovely and liveable.

A Mid-Century-Inspired Kitchen For Entertaining In Style

This contemporary kitchen looks straight out of the 1960s, but with the functionality of today.

5 Helpful Storage Ideas To Inspire Your Spring Clean

Looking for inspiration to start your spring clean? Here's how to get your space organised.

Everything You Need To Style The Ultimate Office

From finding the right desk or comfortable chairs, here's how to furnish your office without sacrificing on style.

Sustainable Homes

How A Builder Created His Family's Passive House From Scratch

This inspiring home in Warrandyte has achieved the highest form of Passivhaus certification.

Before + After: A Floral Mosaic Inspired This Bathroom’s Bold Retro Revival

The bathroom floor of this 1970s apartment features a tiled mosaic reminiscent of a lush meadow!

How This Sophisticated Sydney Terrace Got Its Soul Back

Once devoid of character, this Surry Hills terrace is now a warm and welcoming reflection of the suburb's creative past.

This Designer’s Sydney Family Home Is Just 2.7 Metres Wide

Interior designer Madeleine Wood has introduced a richly-detailed interior into her narrow Paddington home.

An Eccentric Country Retreat Inside ‘Australia’s First Pasta Factory’

Once part of a macaroni factory run by Italian brothers, this 165-year-old residence in regional Victoria has been given a new life.

This Art Deco Home Hides A Fun Renovation That's Full Of Pattern

The Sydney home is bursting with pattern, colour, and personality after a heritage-inspired makeover.

How To Create A Gender-Neutral Kid's Room Packed With Personality

We've rounded up everything you need to create an energetic yet grounded kids' room with top picks from our Design Directory.

Japanese Flair Meets Heritage Character In This Family Terrace

The renovated Victorian terrace now hides an onsen-inspired bathtub and brilliant timber joinery.

How This Idyllic Edwardian Makes The Most Of Its ‘Unusual’ Block

This Melbourne family home now hides a California-inspired extension where brick curves are bathed in sunlight!

Inside Ellison Studios’ Ultra-Cool New Sydney Headquarters + Showroom

The brand's sleek offices feature a travertine ping-pong table and a designer suite that's open by appointment only.

Why This Famous Chair From The 1960s Is Making A Comeback

French designer Pierre Paulin's iconic F300 chair has just been brought back into production, and it's now available for purchase.

A Stylish New Interior For An All-Timber Cottage

Studio Isaza adds quiet sophistication to this Northern Rivers home, without losing any of its charm and cosy spirit.

A Perfectly Beachy Holiday Home On The Fleurieu Peninsula

The colours of South Australia's coastline inspired the look of the serene beachside home with uninterrupted ocean views.

This Compact Kitchen Has Room For Everything, Even A Record Player

This Melbourne terrace's blush-toned kitchen is designed for cooking, hosting, and listening to records at apéritif hour.

How To Style A Home With Creativity + Character

Sydney practice Studio Pulp shares how they use layering to create contemporary spaces, full of tonal colour and texture.

Renovation Diaries

Renovation Diaries: A Playful Bathroom + Laundry Transformed For $25k

The designer behind Trouthouse shares how this playful renovation came together in less than two weeks!

An Enriching Interior For A Home On The Slopes

Warm and textural furnishings selected by Brahman Perera have made this architectural Mt Buller home a cocooning retreat.

Stay At A Scandi-Inspired Mornington Peninsula Retreat

Book your next getaway at The Blackwood House — a cosy new stay designed for pure relaxation on the Mornington Peninsula.

Inside An Elegant 1850s Adelaide Homestead, Restored Over Four Years

It took years of work to bring this 163-year-old heritage home back to life after the owners purchased it sight unseen.

A Refined Apartment Interior For A Breathtaking Harbour Setting

The interiors of this Kirribilli apartment by David Gan now rival the beauty of its spectacular Sydney Harbour.

Sustainable Homes

How A Designer Built This Sustainable Perth Home For $410k

A building designer reveals how he balanced functionality, sustainability and budget in this small but mighty family home.

A Surfboard Designer’s Family Home With A Luxurious Beach Resort Feel

The Northern Beaches house of Haydenshapes Surfboards founders Hayden and Danielle Cox highlights everything they love about Palm Beach.

Renovation Diaries

Renovation Diaries: A Charming 1970s Carlton Apartment Transformed For $114k

The owner transformed this 40-square-metre home to feature Parisian-inspired interiors. See the full budget breakdown!

Maximalism Done Right: How To Create A Playful + Balanced Home

Find out how to create a modern and maximalist space that's anything but boring — without going too over the top.

A Sleek + Sympathetic Update For A Soulful 1970s Home

Designed by the same architect who oversaw the Sydney Opera House, Helsham House has been beautifully refreshed.

An Elegant Edwardian In Melbourne Reimagined By Flack Studio

This 1920s home is perfectly eclectic after an inspiring renovation by one of Australia's best designers.

13 Of Our Favourite Bathrooms To Inspire Your Next Renovation

See some of the best bathrooms we've ever featured on TDF, along with a shopping guide to help you curate the perfect bathroom.

A Fashion Designer’s Modernist-Inspired Home In Queensland

Grace Loves Lace founder Megan Ziems' lush Gold Coast family home is a retro-inspired dream with Brazilian flair.

California Cool Meets Japanese Minimalism On The Gold Coast

There’s a bush modernist feel to this Gold Coast home, renovated for a family of Victorians!

How To Create A Magic, Mid-Century Inspired Kitchen

The senior designer at SpaceCraft Joinery shares her advice for bringing the earthy edge of mid-century modern design to your space!

How Interior Designer Mardi Doherty Created Her Dream Bedroom

Bed linen by Abode Living takes prime position in Studio Doherty director Mardi Doherty’s own Melbourne home.

5 Common Kitchen Design Mistakes To Avoid, From An Interior Designer

A designer reveals the mistakes to avoid when designing your dream kitchen, and what you should do instead!

A Stylish Reinvention Of A Suburban New-Build

The recent transformation of this new Balwyn North home shows the power of custom joinery and carefully selected furniture.

This Timber-Lined 1970s Home Feels Like A Magic Treehouse

With a tree trunk in the centre, reclaimed windows, and no plasterboard in sight, this NSW house is pretty special.

Our Guide To Styling A Calming, Blue-Toned Bedroom

Why blue is the perfect hue to create a serene bedroom that will lull you to sleep!

Expert Tips For Styling A Round Rug In Your Home

Find out how a round rug can make your room shine with this helpful advice from Armadillo's co-founders.

A Melbourne Beach House With Modern Mediterranean Vibes

This new home combines hotel-like luxury with natural materials to create a rejuvenating coastal sanctuary.

A Jaw-Dropping Potts Point Penthouse With Personality

In a building full of nearly identical apartments, Skyline Reverie stands out for its sculptural interiors, and one of the best possible views of Sydney Harbour.

This 1907 Farmhouse Has A Delightfully Unexpected Interior

A chance encounter between the owners and Berlin-born designers Hülle & Fülle led to the idyllic renovation of this farmhouse in the Byron Shire.

This Neutral Coastal Home Renovation Is Anything But Boring

The fresh interiors of this Sydney family home perfectly balance simple beachside vibes with contemporary details.

How To Embrace Earthy Eclecticism In Your Home

Tigmi founder Danielle McEwan shares her advice for styling artful interiors with vintage pieces.

A Designer’s New Coastal Home For Multigenerational Living

This new coastal home doesn’t look like a new-build thanks to a natural, layered material palette by its designer owner.

This Compact 1930s Sydney Apartment Is A Minimalist’s Dream

An interior designer has curated the ultimate pared-back home for himself inside this heritage complex.

Renovation Diaries

Renovation Diaries: An Original 1960s Melbourne Apartment, Transformed For $65,000

How architect Nick Sweetland completely transformed his 1960s Melbourne apartment in just four months on a $65,000 budget.

How To Create A Blissful Bathroom Worth Spending Time In

Find out how to make your bathroom feel like a relaxing sanctuary with these simple styling tips.

This New Sydney House Takes Its Cues From Mid-Century Design

Designed to frame incredible waterfront views, this brand-new Northern Beaches family home has an air of nostalgia.

Inside A Family’s Wonderfully Eclectic Northern Rivers Farmhouse

This farmhouse near Byron Bay feels warm and whimsical after a renovation by Studio Isaza.

Modern Country-Inspired Bathrooms Are Trending — Here’s How To Get The Look

A dreamy new take on the traditional country-style bathroom has emerged — and we're big fans!

A Bold Six-Week Luxury Brisbane Apartment Makeover

‘Go bold or go home,’ was Design Scout’s philosophy for this Brisbane apartment renovation, achieved in lightning speed.

How To Nail The Impossibly Chic, Modern British Interior Style

Vibrant, whimsical, and lived-in with a few glamorous touches — discover how to capture the effortlessly elegant English interior look.

This Cosy Coastal Home In Jervis Bay Is An Idyllic Getaway

Book a stay at Baia, a perfectly peaceful escape on the South Coast of New South Wales.

Before + After: This Artist’s Sydney Terrace Feels Like A Fancy Hotel

Artist Annalisa Ferraris' renovated terrace hides a chic parlour room, a French bistro-inspired kitchen, and a blue bar!

How This 1970s Modernist Home Was Reimagined For Modern Living

This Melbourne home has been renovated in homage to its original features, like its retro spice rack and beautiful parquetry floors!

How To Embrace A Soft Modern Interior Style

Architect Rosanna Ceravolo of Studio Ceravolo shares her top tips and furniture picks for curating a home with sophisticated, subtle flair.

Behind A Pink Door, This Victorian Family Home Is Fun + Feminine

Claremont House is an elegant Melbourne home, designed by Angela Harry and Simone Haag for a family of women.

This Bondi Home Hides Pops Of Purple Within Its Concrete Walls

The robust concrete and timber building reveals new earthy interiors, designed around a colourful abstract artwork.

A 1900s North Hobart Home Designed To Relax, Recharge + Reset

This home renovation by This Vacant Space offers the sense of being on holiday, while still feeling unmistakably like home.

See The Brilliant Winners From The 2025 Dulux Colour Awards!

The most outstanding projects from the 39th prestigious Dulux Colour Awards have been revealed.

How To Style A Kid's Room That Will Take Them From Baby To Tween

Discover the best furniture, lighting and storage options to take your kid's room from nursery to tween retreat!

Ogee Guesthouse Is Just As Elegant As Its Restaurant Namesake

Keep the dinner party going at North Hobart's newest stay, Ogee Guesthouse.

How To Create A Sophisticated Living Room With Italian Flair

Interior decorator Alessandra Smith shares the secrets to Italy's effortlessly elegant interior style.

Why Coloured Timber Is The Next Big Interior Trend

Coloured timber has been quietly making a statement for a while now, here we show you how to get the look.

A ‘90s Faux Period Build Made Stylish Sanctuary

This recent project by Studio Isaza shows the power of a cosmetic renovation.

A Layered, Eclectic Transformation For An Off-The-Plan Apartment

How designer Jono Fleming transformed his sister's 'blank' Sydney apartment into a personal and sophisticated haven.

A Designer’s Adventurous Art Deco Apartment

A sophisticated use of moody colour has given this 1930s Bellevue Hill apartment new life.

Set The Mood With Luxurious Colour Drenching, Here's How

Interior designer Ruby Shields shares her top tips for saturating your home in decadent hues!

A Stylish New Chapter For A Reformed ‘Disaster’ House

Stylish interiors by Claudia Lambert have marked the final chapter in reforming a ‘disaster’ home in Sydney’s inner west.

This Serene Point Lonsdale Beach House Is A Minimalistic Dream

This simple beach bungalow in Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula has been beautifully renovated for rest and relaxation.

Mid-Century Modern Meets Sun-Drenched Ease With California Ranch Style

Discover how to get this modern, laid-back look at home.

A Candy-Pink Renovation In A Warehouse Apartment

Located inside Melbourne's former MacRobertson Chocolate Factory, this apartment reveals a mash-up of colours and industrial flair.

6 Popular Flooring Options To Consider For Your Home

Explore the best flooring options from our Design Directory to find out which one works best in your home.