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With its well-considered combination of materials, plethora of custom-made features and unique design, this luxury home in the outer Sydney suburb of Dural is something special. This was a project on a grand scale, one that was four years in the maki

Photography: Marian Riabic This home offers a magnificent combination of functional design and stylish architectural finishes. The result is a visually stunning residence that works smoothly and effortlessly for its inhabitants. Built by Young Homes,

Photography: Dominic Loneragan When you reside in the coastal Sydney suburb of Cronulla, there has to be a connection between your home and the beach. This was one consideration for architect Reg Lark when he was asked to create a family home; one th

After a long and successful career, the time had come for an established businesswoman to contemplate retirement. In preparation for such a major lifestyle change, she decided to downsize to a single-storey abode near the beach — namely, Forresters B

Photography: Marian Riabic South Coogee is a highly sought-after Sydney suburb and for very good reason. Located a hop, skip and a jump away from the beach and the city, it offers the best of both worlds for those who want it all. It was here that a

Multigenerational or integrated living, where multipe generations of the one family choose to live together, is on the increase. It’s believed that as many as one in five of us now live in a multigenerational home. It might be the result of grandpare

Photography: Marian Riabic The modern working family really does want it all. Functionality and flexibility, open-plan living, an entertainer’s kitchen, premium appliances and luxurious finishes. This five-bedroom, three-bathroom home from Finesse Ho

Photography: Marian Riabic This cluster of pavilion-style buildings, nestled into bushland on the Central Coast of NSW, shows just how stylish modular homes can be — and how seamlessly they can be blended into their natural surroundings, creating a r

If you’re looking for a statement piece for a living area or lounge room, even an opulent bedroom, the Koralky beaded pendant is it. Available from Beacon Lighting, the Koralky is a new collection of beaded chandeliers with a classic industrial form.

By considering a modular solution for their new home, a young working family now has all they were looking for and more in a family abode — all wrapped up in a stylish, contemporary package. This was the third time the family had undergone the buildi

Photography: Markus Summerer Dual-living homes are the way of the future and the Kiama 280, which boasts an attached two-bedroom granny flat with covered alfresco, leads the way for style and functionality. From Bellriver Homes, the Kiama 280 is idea

Photography: Maree Homer Inspired by the luxury homes that dot the south shores of Long Island in New York — better known as The Hamptons — the architect-designed Boston 36 is a home of superlative style. Not only does it boast four bedrooms and thre

Words: Karen Booth Families are constantly evolving, as are lifestyle trends, and one of the latest is that of multigenerational living, where two or more generations choose — or need — to live together. It is said that one in five Australians now li

The owners of this home, a working couple in their 20s with three young boys, were looking for a stylish family home they could build themselves. The couple, Steven and Michelle Clydsdale, were referred to PAAL Kit Homes by a happy former customer wh

Photography: Phil Winterton The stylish San Marino is a perfectly sculpted, flawlessly balanced home that is in absolute accord with the lifestyle desires and needs of the modern family. “Showcasing innovative architecture at its best, the San Marino

Classic exteriors, perfect profiles and the highest quality in design, materials and service — this is what Harkaway Homes is known for and what they offer every client. Established in 1986 and operating in five states (Victoria, NSW, southern Queens

Words: Karen Booth If your wish list is extensive but your lot size isn’t, don’t despair; good things do come in small packages. Small lots are commonplace, especially in urban areas and new subdivisions, and narrow lots are an increasing fact of lif

Suited to almost any location — be it a farm, suburbia, acreage or beachfront — Storybook Designer Homes’ residences are always inviting. In fact, the attic-style houses on offer at Storybook Designer Homes look like they’ve jumped straight out of a

Words: Karen Booth In Australia, until quite recently, rooftop gardens were mainly the preserve of hotels, bars, commercial buildings and upscale apartment blocks. This is rapidly changing as space-poor homeowners turn their gaze upwards — towards th

In a bid to make new housing estates in fringe areas greener, the Victorian government has launched a $2.18 million pilot program. Through the program, the state government will partner with three large-scale volume builders and land developers in gr

Reducing the amount of water your home uses is good for the environment and your bank balance. Here, Ian Fry from Frys Energywise explains how you can design, build and equip your home to use the least water possible, reduce your reliance on the town