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A Tactful + Light Sydney Cottage Transformation

A modest upper-storey extension by Lintel Studio has freed up this Leichhardt terrace's ground floor to do less, better.

Why Organic, Imperfect Curves Are What Your Interior Needs

Interior designer Lauren Li breaks down her favourite trends from Milan Design Week.

This Family’s Perfectly-Sized Party House Nods To 1950s Architecture

Mid-century homes in California inspired this new build for a Melbourne family, who loves to throw a party.

Creative People

How Interior Decorator Lauren Egan Built Her Biz From The Ground Up

The Melbourne-based interior decorator shares how she did it and her advice for small business founders.

How Connie Cao Can Reduce Her Home Energy Bill To Just $250 A Year!

Energy advisor Tim Forcey reveals how gardening content creator Connie Cao can reduce her energy usage and turn her old home all-electric.

Melbourne Artist Marina Rolfe Reveals Her New Solo Exhibition

Don’t miss the artist’s beautiful exhibition of abstract paintings at ARC ONE Gallery in Melbourne.

10 Events You Don't Want To Miss At Melbourne Design Week 2024!

From the Art Book Fair, to architecture talks, and local designer's exhibitions, here's our guide to this year's epic MDW program.

A Designer’s Modernist Treehouse Rental

Creative director Sarah Shinners is the master of making a rental property her own, and she’s nailed it again in her Montmorency family home!

We've Added Flooring To The Design Directory

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Organique Floorboards →

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Royal Oak Floors

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Royal Oak Floors

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A Cooling, Lilac-Hued Apartment Transformation

Claudia Lambert revamped her Sydney home (in just one month) using a fresh coat of lilac paint, new artwork, and textural furnishings.

A Modernist-Inspired Farmhouse In The Byron Bay Hinterland

Seven Mile Architects referenced famous mid-century modernist homes when designing this new farmhouse in the Northern Rivers.

Find Half-Priced Designer Furniture At DOMO’s May Sale

DOMO’s May Sale kicks off this week, with major discounts on furniture, decor, and lighting.

Renovation Diaries: The Cost Of A Colourful Scandi-Inspired Kitchen

Melbourne designer Emily Green reveals the budget breakdown behind her dream kitchen, complete with yellow joinery and custom-patterned tiles!

Head to the Climate section for sustainable homes and expert advice on passive design, solar power and more.

How Connie Cao Can Reduce Her Home Energy Bill To Just $250 A Year!

How To Save Energy In A First-Home Buyers’ Brunswick Cottage

A Peaceful + Sustainable Sydney Home Designed To Do ‘More With Less’

An Actor + Artist Are Selling Their Sustainable St Kilda East Home

The architect-designed St Kilda East family home of artist Callum Morton and actor Trudy Hellier has hit the market.

This Calming Mount Martha Home Hides A Peachy Pink Surprise

This new coastal home enjoys sweeping views, surprisingly colourful bathrooms, and enough room for the whole family.

A 1900s Sandstone Home Extension Inspired By The Nike Swoosh

The extension of this 1900s Adelaide house designed by Das Studio takes its inspiration from the iconic Nike logo.

Why Every Home Needs A Rug + 28 Of Our Favourites To Shop!

Find out how to inject colour, texture, and warmth into your room with this round-up of our favourite rugs.

A Soothing Coastal Family Home Filled With Sweet + Unexpected Details

Folk Studio pushes the boundaries on the traditional beachside aesthetic in this pastel and personality-filled Clovelly home.

A Creative Director’s Stylish St Kilda Home

Cosmetic updates alone have given Mark Coombes’ St Kilda home the feeling of an elegant Parisian apartment!

How This '80s Melbourne Home Was Reimagined Through Bold Colours

Every room in this Berwick house has its own personality, featuring a palette of rich blues, velvet fabrics, and metallic accents.

Inspiration

Why Organic, Imperfect Curves Are What Your Interior Needs

Interior designer Lauren Li of Sisalla shares the key trends seen at Milan Design Week this year, and breaks down one of her favourites; organic forms and pebble-inspired shapes. Discover how to get the look!

Get The Look

Fin Dresser →

Antipodes Rug →

Sphere Hook Handles →

Lode Ottoman →

Pinch Light →

A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life With Digby Cakes Founder, Louie Digby

The Melbourne baker shares how she turned to making cakes after a heartbreaking loss, and why Australia's Biggest Morning Tea is a cause close to her heart.

Miranda Hine’s Alluring Paintings Of English House Museums

In her new exhibition ‘Making Beds’, Brisbane native Miranda Hine paints intimate scenes inside London’s historic house museums.

An Incredible Architectural Getaway, Hidden On A Bushland Acreage

Wake up surrounded by bushland at this mid-century-inspired Airbnb located on a tree-lined block in Bonville, New South Wales.

A Sunny Alistair Knox Mudbrick Home Hits The Market In Montrose

Situated on 2.5 acres and surrounded by bush, this Alistair Knox home for sale perfectly encapsulates his design for 'living in the environment'.

A Lofty Renovation Of A 1990s Melbourne Apartment

Nexus Designs have made this disconnected 1990s East Melbourne apartment a functional family home.

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