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The Most Inspiring Tiny Homes Of 2021

From converted shipping containers to prefabricated dwellings available for purchase.
Architecture

The Top 10 Architect-Designed Homes Of 2021

In 2021, these 10 projects were the cream of the crop in Australian residential design!
Gardens

8 Glorious Gardens That Blew Us Away This Year

The most popular gardens of 2021!
TDF Design Awards

The Most Glorious Gardens In Australia

Eco Outdoor presents the twelve excellent finalists in the Landscape Design category of The Design Files + Laminex Design Awards.
Architecture

Your Favourite Mid-Century Modern Homes Of 2020

The eight most popular mid-century homes published on The Design Files last year!
Sustainable Homes

The Most Inspiring Sustainable Homes Of 2020

These projects were the standout sustainable homes of 2020.
Homes

The Most Sensational Small Spaces Of 2020

We know you love tiny homes - so here are the best ones we visited this year!
Homes

The Top Ten Homes Of 2020

Drum roll please... These were the most popular homes on The Design Files this year!
Architecture

The Greatest, Escapist Homes Of 2020!

The best sea-changers and tree-changers of the past year.
Architecture

The Best Tasmanian Architecture Projects Of 2020

Announcing the winners of the Tasmanian Architecture Awards 2020.
Interiors

Ten Things Lauren Li Loved At Stockholm Design Week

TDF interiors columnist Lauren Li recaps her visit to the famous Stockholm Furniture and Lighting Fair earlier this month!
Architecture

The Winners Of The 2019 Victorian Architecture Awards Are Announced!

The Australian Institute of Architects has spoken... so... which Victorian house is the fairest of them all!?
Public Garden

Tour Through The Best Of The Victorian Landscape Architecture Awards

A look at the designs making our spaces greener, more inclusive, vibrant and climate resilient.
Architecture

Hello 2019 Victorian Architecture Awards Shortlist

Celebrating design longevity with the State’s top residential architecture projects.
Roundup

Just Announced – The 2019 Australian Interior Design Awards Shortlist

Our highlights reel of the lust-worthy residential interiors in the running for the prestigious Australian Interior Design Awards.
Work Space

These Inspiring Creative Workspaces Are #Studiogoals

Creative workspace inspiration for any discipline!
Ceramics

Ooh La La! Our Art Director's Picks From Parisian Design Fair Maison & Objet

Annie Portelli's top discoveries from the world's biggest trade fair for interior design.
Roundup

Lift Your Home With These Subtle Tones

Get that holiday glow for your home all year long with these subtle tones!
Gardens

Our Favourite Gardens of 2018

A look back through the most popular gardens we featured in 2018.
Travel

4 Great Getaways In New South Wales

Our favourite NSW road trip itineraries, with intel from local experts!
Architecture

The 10 Most Envy-Inducing Architectural Homes of Last Year

The most popular architectural homes of 2018.
Food

9 Exceptional Summer Sweet Treats

On dessert duty and stuck for an idea? We got you!
Food

Our Favourite Summer Cocktails

Slide into New Year's mode with our favourite festive cocktails!
Architecture

Cabin Fever

Our favourite cabins / shacks / huts / off-the-grid tiny dream homes!
Travel

The Best Getaways In Victoria

Some of the most spectacular escapes in the state!
Homes

Top Ten Most Loved Homes Of 2018

The best-of-the-best, here are our most popular home tours of 2018!
Architecture

The Best In Residential Architecture From The 2018 ArchiTeam Awards

We take a look at this year's stand-out residential architecture projects – endless dream home inspiration!
Roundup

Bring Spring Inside With Our Best Floral-Inspired Interiors

Because bringing flowers into your decor doesn't need to look like your grandma's house!
Roundup

10 Great Vegetarian Recipes For Meat Free Week!

National Meat Free Week starts today! We offer up some quick and tasty vegetarian meal ideas to be inspired by.
Architecture

10 Unreal, Architectural Homes You Can Stay In!

Holiday in your archi dream-home!
Roundup

Wellness By Design

Australia's most beautifully designed yoga, pilates and wellness studios.
Architecture

Announcing the Tasmanian Architecture Award Winners

Daydream over the best residential designs from the island state.
Roundup

More Is More · An Ode To Maximalism

Our favourite maximalist interiors - not a bare wall in sight!
Roundup

2018 Victorian Architecture Awards

WOW-factor highlights from the Australian Institute of Architects' prestigious 2018 awards.
Architecture

Highlights From The 2018 Houses Awards

The architectural homes that we can't stop swooning over, from a record number of entries this year!
Creative People

Announcing The Rigg Design Prize Nominees

We introduce you to the creatives shortlisted for this triennial prize, hosted by the National Gallery of Victoria.
Roundup

2018 Australian Interior Design Awards

Our highlights reel of lust-worthy residential interiors shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Interior Design Awards this year.
Roundup

2018 Dulux Colour Awards Finalists Announced

Celebrating colour through this year's most eye-catching architectural and interior design projects.
Roundup

The Best Bedrooms

We've pooled our pictorial resources to bring you the most inspiring sleeping chambers!
Roundup

Our Top Picks For Melbourne Design Week 2018

Melbourne Design Week is happening across Melbourne, from March 15th-25th. Today we share our top picks!
Roundup

10 Years Archiving Melbourne's Exceptional Designs

The city's long history of creative design practice is celebrated in the 10th Anniversary issue of the RMIT Design Archives Journal.
Roundup

10 Unmissable Art Exhibitions of 2018

Our pick of the not-to-be-missed art exhibitions this year, Australia wide – diaries at the ready!
Roundup

8 Of The Best Productive Gardens

Brimming with fruits, vegetables, and rare plants, these gardens put substance (and sustenance!) over style!
Lunch

The Most Mouth-Watering BYO Lunch Ideas Ever

Lunchbox inspiration for your first week back at work!
Roundup

Perfect Pools

We're summer holiday dreaming again, with a round-up of our favourite pools from the archive!
Roundup

The Best Beach Houses

As we all count down the days 'til summer break, we revisit some of our favourite beachside homes.
Roundup

Top Podcasts to Listen To This Week · Round IV

Our in-the-know editorial assistant Sally Tabart breaks down some of her favourite inspiring, conversation-starting podcast episodes.
Roundup

ArchiTeam Awards Highlights

We take a look at the stand-out projects and award-winners announced last week.
Roundup

The House Proud Edit

We round-up the best new products for cleaning and home organisation, in partnership with Miele.
Roundup

The Best of Outdoor Living

With summer holidays just around the corner, we share some of our favourite outdoor spaces.
Roundup

Collections to Covet

The key is not what you collect, but how you choose to display it.
Roundup

Our Best Bathrooms

Exceptional examples from our archive, to help transform your soak-space into an extra special sanctuary.
Roundup

Spring Salads

Our favourite spring salad recipes, perfect for a vibrant, colourful weeknight dinner.
Roundup

The Best of Bold Colour

A rainbow of bold hues, as seen in some of our favourite homes.
Roundup

Traditional Kitchens

Our roundup of country style kitchens to covet, from classic provincial to rustic and eclectic.
Roundup

Workshop Envy

An edit of the most enviable craftsman caves from our archive!
Roundup

34th National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards

A look at the 2017 finalists of Australia’s longest running Indigenous art award.
Roundup

Solutions for Living Small

A selection of our favourite functional, compact spaces from the TDF archives.
Roundup

2017 Houses Awards Highlights

Our highlights from the annual award program celebrating Australia's best residential projects.
Roundup

Our Favourite Kids' Rooms

Cute, colourful and creative kids' rooms from the TDF archives.
Roundup

Top of the Chocs

Our edit of tantalising chocolate recipes, just for all you chocoholics!
Roundup

2017 Victorian Architecture Award Highlights

Our highlights from the 2017 Victorian Architecture Awards.
Roundup

Top 10 Indoor Jungles

Our roundup of lush indoor gardens, from the TDF Homes and Studios archives.
Roundup

2017 Australian Interior Design Awards · Residential Highlights

Our highlights from the Australian Interior Design Awards, announced earlier this month.
Roundup

The Best of Dark and Moody

Our greatest grey, black and moody blue interiors, from the TDF Homes archive.
Roundup

Top 10 Denfair Discoveries

Our highlights from last week's Denfair event in Melbourne.
Roundup

Top 5 Winter Warmer Recipes

Our top five cosy comfort food recipes from our archive.
Expert Advice

Top 10 Beautiful Bookshelves

Our favourite beautifully ordered bookshelves and impressive home libraries.
Interior Design

Our Favourite Art Walls

Ideas from our archive to inspire your own in-home gallery!
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