Home Design

ON THE COVER MiaCara Dog bed I’m getting back to nature in a big way right now. For a start, I’ve just been poring over the fantastic designs emerging over the other side of the planet at the London Design Fair. The fair’s Material of the Year for 20

Furniture that looks just as good inside as it does out, the new collection by David Harrison of Design Daily sees a change in the typical timber aesthetic dominating Robert Plumb’s collections. The Ribbon Range takes inspiration from Bauhaus tubular

HANS BLOMQUISTHARDIE GRANT PUBLISHING | $49.99 Celebrated art director and stylist Hans Blomquist presents his decorating philosophy to transform a home into a haven. Engaging with natural elements through an earthy palette of contrasting yet complem

“To look from a unique perspective, to delight, to surprise, to add something special and to give my all” is Tom Putt’s philosophy on not just art, but life. While photography is his passion, capturing the great Australian landscapes has consumed him

It’s not often that the career aspirations you have as a kid are realised later on in life. But a piece of advice from a school teacher introduced aspiring artist Clark Bardsley to the concept of industrial design, unknowingly handing him a nugget fo

Known for his strong sense of style, David Weeks has developed a unique flair that keeps him one step ahead of the pack. His tendency to experiment with materials comes from his background in artistry and a degree in sculpture and painting from the R

Material of the Year at the 2019 London Design Fair was “Second Yield” or biomaterials, and some great ideas and innovations using substances usually considered waste were showcased. One of those was Fernando Laposse’s use of Totomoxtle. Derived from

When robot vacuum cleaners first hit the market, it felt like the world of The Jetsons had finally arrived. Preferred household cleaner of the terminally lazy busy, iRobot’s Roomba i7+ takes the convenience one step further, with an emptying station

All surfaces have texture, whether rough or smooth, complex or simple. How we perceive texture can be influenced by several factors, including distance, lighting and other textures in the vicinity. In your home, your signature style will dictate the

Is it a house? Is it a yacht? No, it’s SAOTA’s latest project and it’s a little bit of both. Resting on Florida’s Di Lido Island and basking in views of South Beach, this waterfront home is expansive without seeming pretentious. The client is a proli

Tasked with healing a closed-off, compartmentalised Victorian-era house and a lean-to that was tacked on and tacky, Modscape has nailed the brief and proven the power of prefabricated architecture with this Albert Park stunner. The word “extension” c

Completed by Sydney firm Adam Scougall Design, Mosman Art Home is a contemporary house that celebrates and complements the various pieces of Australian art exhibited within the reimagined Sydney digs. Before its makeover, the home exuded a distinctly

For this family of five, a home where they could create many memories to come was of utmost importance. But they didn’t want to just do it anywhere. Location was key and, luckily for Steven, his wife and their three young boys, all under the age of s

It’s clear from first glance that this modern family home is no cookie-cutter design. Glowing with rich colours and textures, spacious living areas and knockout street appeal, this house lies in the heart of beachside Hampton in Melbourne. With a pla

The mark of a great home is its ability to change and grow with its occupants. The Grove has undergone major work to make its owners’ golden years as comfortable and convenient as possible. Scintillating views towards the mouth of Sydney Harbour over

Falling asleep to the sound of waves gently lapping the shore or crashing in the distance is the dream, right? Well, it’s a dream that Lynn Malone and Donna Eiby never have to wake up from since relocating to the Gold Coast and shacking up in this 21

Modern marries traditional in this refined abode. Built upon layers of detail and extensive research, this residence meets the homeowners’ brief, which called for a house designed for entertaining that also connected to the outdoors. With three young

If you know anything about Melbourne’s Prahran, you know it isn’t exactly a “melting pot” of Japanese culture and design. The suburb counts mirror-image Federation style cottages as its architecture of choice. It’s about as far — geographically, cult

Simple, elegant and with a touch of modern flair, this grandiose home makes an impact at first glance thanks to its large size, rendered concrete facade and the sleek interiors visible through wide windows. A neutral palette dominates, off set by bur

As a child, Treena Seymour loved to observe her grandmother paint. She’d watch, entranced, taking careful note of just how she mixed her colours and applied them to the canvas boards. Noticing her fascination, Treena’s mother bought her a Paint by Nu

1/ Dean likes to say he draws things, big faces mostly. With attention to detail and an eye for crafting beautiful unique artwork, Dean is winning accolades in the art world for his work. Using the painstakingly slow crosshatching technique, he works

Rosstang Architects has performed CPR on a number of neglected historic homes, breathing life into tired buildings whose brittle bones are beautiful but crying out for help. Milford was once such home begging for a dose of TLC and some serious spruci

Neolith Blanco Carrara BC02 is the 2019 favourite — exclusively available at CDK Stone. Fast becoming the most popular Neolith style among designers, Neolith Blanco Carrara BC02’s beauty is hard to dismiss. Drawing inspiration from the time-honoured

Say au revoir to chrome and hello to matte black bathroom finishes. Offering a modern aesthetic suited to a range of styles, matte black truly is the new black. When choosing your tapware, look no further than products finished with the tough and bea

It is a truth universally acknowledged that if one is a cat, one must be in search of a cosy nook to curl up in. But as the popular series of “If I fits, I sits” cat memes illustrates, said cosy nook is often pretty unsightly. Street cats, purebreds

For so many the favourite season of the year — with its sunny but bearable outlook — spring’s all about colour and vibrancy, and the latest spring looks are just bursting with va va voom! Pretty pinks, pastel greens, cool metals, even splashes of bri

Bring a touch of shape to your living room with a Rozy side table by Vincent Sheppard. This collection consists of three versatile tables perfect for indoors or out. These contemporary side tables are available with a high-pressured laminate or teak

Gardens with a compelling classical undertone are always popular. There’s something timeless about them and they have a restrained elegance that ensures they transcend passing fads and changing trends. This garden in Seaforth, north of Sydney, is a m