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.

The best music festival lineups include an eclectic mix of international names and local talent — just like this Gold Coast home.

Pops of colour, breezeblocks, and leafy gardens make this nostalgic beach house the perfect escape for a Melbourne entrepreneur's family.

The owner-builders of this Melbourne home managed to create this perfectly playful home in a 'crazy' five-month timeline.

How this Melbourne interior designer reimagined her grandmother's 1920s bungalow into a personal and playful family home.

How this new-build New Zealand townhouse got its strong and colour design identity.

The Joyne showroom was deliberately designed to look, feel, and function like a real home with bold pink and blue interiors.

With a golden-toned kitchen, terracotta bedrooms, powder-blue bathrooms and even a blue-meets-burgundy facade, this energetic family home doesn't shy away from colour.

Wondering how to select (and style) the right rug for your home? Here are our tips and some inspiration from the Design Directory.

Stark 1990s interiors have been stripped back to create this sophisticated renovation inside Melbourne's famed Foy & Gibson building.

Luke O’Halloran — one half of viral social media duo Luke and Sassy Scott — reveals a look inside his confidently colourful Melbourne home.

Clever material choice, a splash of international flair, and a small garden makeover have created a townhouse that now looks outwards, rather than in.

See how these 'beginner' renovators celebrated the character of this 1940s home, and their word of warning on updating apartments.

A boat ride away from the mainland on peaceful Bruny Island, Fairweather Shack is a reminder of the beauty of taking it easy.

This newly renovated home in Geelong looks untouched, and that's the point.

Are you falling for these common mistakes? Interior designer Lauren Li shares her advice on how to make the most of compact apartment spaces.

This couple experienced something most renters merely get to muse about — renovating their rental into their dream family home.

This Melbourne renovation proves how you can transform an old bungalow without the need for a costly extension.

Discover top tips on selecting the most appropriate lighting for every room in your house from both a practical and design standpoint.

Inspired by the best rentals we've ever featured on TDF, here are some simple updates to elevate your rental.

The once-dysfunctional kitchen and dated laundry in this Melbourne home have been transformed to spark joy.

Revisit the biggest design trends from the 1960s to the 2010s as Warwick Fabrics celebrates six decades in business.

Jumbled founder Pip Brett reveals a series of personality-packed holiday homes in the heart of Orange, NSW.

Discover all the products and artworks featured in The Design Files Apartment Project at East Brunswick Village (EBV).

Behind its quaint facade, this reimagined Sydney home hides a playful backdrop for a young family's next chapter.

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

This kitchen looks unrecognisable after $1000 makeover by DIY queen Geneva Vanderzeil.

This Melbourne kitchen is an entertainer's dream, thanks to blush pink interiors and a clever banquette seat.

See some of the best kitchens we've ever featured on TDF, along with tips on how to curate the perfect kitchen.

How Heartly renovated this stately Edwardian home for the better with a garden-first, light-filled addition.

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

This Melbourne renovation hides spaces for working from home, studying, cooking, hosting, and even a little bit of basketball.

Hidden inside a century-old department store, The Lobby by Ellison Studios is part-showroom, part-immersive events space.

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

Interior designer Shelby Lenehan shares her top tips and favourite finishes for creating a warm, character-filled bathroom.

Tiles can (and should!) be used to create patterns, inject colour, and create intrigue — these trends show you how.

Drab coastal interiors have been reimagined into a playful yet elevated first family home, with nods to a famous Copenhagen hotel.

Create a space that celebrates imagination, comfort, and a little bit of chaos.

How a Swedish design philosophy inspired this 1950s Tassie cottage renovation.

This Barwon Heads renovation by Belsö Interior Design Studio balances tones and textures for a visually special yet highly functional home.

Two creative friends and neighbours invite us inside their respective homes in a 1940s art deco complex.

This Jindabyne residence is specifically designed with its alpine location in mind, both for the climate and aesthetics.

This sleek kitchen offers a deliberately modern edge to its original Northern Rivers cottage.

Rather than extend the house, the owners decided to design a backyard pavilion with no defined purpose, allowing it to be what they need, when they need it.

Think all timber furniture has to match your floors? Think again! Interior designer Lauren Li shares why mixing timbers is the way to go.

This coastal home in Lorne was designed to be functional, welcoming, and above all, a place for togetherness.

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.

From a playful bathroom transformed for $25,000, an original 1960s apartment renovated for $65,000, and a yellow kitchen totally revamped for $90,000.

Architect Victoria Merrett shares the secrets to creating modern, serene spaces perfect for beachside bliss.

You can now test Koala products before you buy at the brand's first permanent showroom, located in Sydney's Moore Park Supa Centre.

Step inside a homestead bringing a bold vibe to the rolling hills of regional New South Wales.

Elevate your dining setting, maximise space, and create an inviting guest room experience with these furniture items made for summer hosting.

Recreate the mood of lounging by a hotel pool in your own home, with these styling tips.

This Melbourne brick cottage is a playful mash-up of its Victorian roots with mid-century modern influences.

Luxury hotel-like interiors meet original warehouse features in this Folk Studio loft renovation.

Is your home feeling a bit beige? Fear not, here are four easy steps to introduce cohesive pops of colour.

Instantly fill your space with warmth, character and texture thanks to these sleek wall panels.