Home Design

Renovations, extensions, makeovers, additions… the fact is if you’re looking around your home and longing for change, there are all sorts of ways to make a difference to your living space, significant or subtle, luxe or budget. How about the innovati

1/ Embracing its warehouse roots, this home in Paddington, Sydney, shows off the beauty and decay of its conversion through the exposed brick wall. Rugged features of concrete, stone and glass are reminiscent of its heritage in a modern context. Wall

How many designers does it take to change a lightbulb? Just the team at Tala Studio, apparently. Starting with a 3D model of the pattern, Tala smoothed the edges of the design to simulate natural erosion and wrapped a single filament around its centr

Defining the room by allowing the walls to express the space rather than cluttering up the area with excess furniture, the Frame Living System is much lighter than traditional wall-to-wall joinery, and it looks it. Designed by Justin Hutchinson for C

1/ The family who owned this terrace in Belgium decided big was definitely best, choosing to include these huge glass doors (6m high by 3m wide) in their renovation by Antwerp architects Sculp[IT]. The juxtaposition of the giant modern doors against

Summer is over and the temperature is starting to drop. But don’t let the cooler weather bring you down. You can enjoy your outdoors year-round, whether alfresco dining on balmy nights or rugging up and toasting marshmallows in the heart of winter. T

James Walsh has always loved to draw and create, even as a young child. After completing a degree in fine arts, where he majored in drawing, it wasn’t long before James knew his career was destined to evolve in another direction. “I came across my fi

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Reality TV pumps out time-lapsed footage of walls going down and shelving going up. But how does it really work? If you’ve been inspired to change your home but don’t know where to start, get your Pinterest board ready… it’s going to be a bumpy ride.

1. Research the market2. Figure out needs and wants3. Design kitchen layout4. Make selections5. Cabinet measure-up6. Disconnect electricity, water, gas7. Remove asbestos (if required) and commence demolition8. Form up new walls or bulkhead9. Plumber

Curtains can add so much texture, warmth and style to a room — and they’re so practical! This beautiful mink-coloured faux silk option offers a touch of gentle glamour without being ostentatious, and they feel lovely and soft to the touch while remai

“Wellness design” may not be a phrase you’re used to hearing associated with architecture, but it’s time to take notice because the trend towards clean and peaceful living has taken root and isn’t going anywhere in a hurry. The proof? This project fr

Cocooned by a rough cliff face on one side and an expanse of folding green plains rich with eucalyptus trees on the other, the topography of the site was always going to inform the outcome of Boomabend, a modest brick country home resuscitated by LGD

The second store of many (fingers crossed!), the new Boffi showroom in Collingwood, Melbourne, is a striking addition to this vibrant community. Surrounded by restaurants, design studios and art galleries, the showroom is in a cultural hub of creativ

The sparkling coastline and bright beach boxes of Brighton in Victoria are legendary. So too is this family home by Rosstang Architects. Federation homes are like a good bottle of wine. When treated right, they ripen and mature and become better with

How do you make your house stand out from the rest? Easy. Renovate or redesign the first thing people see — the exterior! The exterior or facade of a home or building is often underutilised when it comes to design. Many of us live in vintage dwelling

All homes that strive to make a statement instead of blend in with the status quo are our favourite types. This was the case with a family of four’s daring new home in Killarney Heights, a suburb of northern Sydney, situated on Middle Harbour. The ow

Vaucluse isn’t short on big fancy homes. The sandstone-laden locale is lined with grand old trees and large new mansions as well as established homes that have called Sydney Harbour their neighbour for decades. A mammoth house with views to die for a

Searching for a long-term home can be daunting. There are so many choices and deciding where to save or splurge can make a huge difference in a space. The current trend in the housing market is to prioritise luxury upgrades and finishes when searchin

Completed in August 2019, Beehive is hexagon-heavy while remaining light and breezy. The home was a collaborative effort between Windust Architecture x Interiors and the builders from Homes By Artisan. Instead of simply tacking a standard boxy struct

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Making the most of a narrow footprint in Melbourne’s inner suburbs is an old Victorian with a new lease on life and a young family to shelter. The owners were after a light and modern extension with a strong connection to the outdoors to suit their f

Trophy homes and Lavender Bay go together like Sydney Harbour and the Opera House, both of which are visible from interior designer Linda Morrice’s new harbourside home. “The house was an early 1900s Federation villa which had many additions and alte

There are so many ways you can extend your home — add another storey, extend underneath the existing structure, or extend out to one side or the rear of the home to create extra living space. Paul Cree from Refresh Renovations says there are many goo

Lavender Bay is a well-heeled Sydney suburb where affluence abounds and gorgeous homes drip with opulence. Designed by Still Space Architecture and built by Element Constructions, Lavender Bay Apartment has gone from a dark and dated home to a plush

The kitchens and bathrooms renovated in the most recent series of The Block were more challenging than previous years, given the properties were twice the size of the homes former contestants had conquered. Nevertheless, the contenders faced the chal

Good storage is all about streamlining work and play zones so living areas are well organised and functional. You can also create some beautiful signature spaces in your home — all in the guise of creating extra storage. Many homes already have unuse

A beautiful kitchen or bathroom isn’t complete without equally stunning fixtures. Tapware can be a choice between making a statement or complementing the style of a room. Setting the benchmark for contemporary and intelligent living, the Caspian is a

Why not welcome the warmth into your home with a fireplace? A good fireplace is an investment not just for winter, but as a year-round luxury statement, not least because a fireplace introduces instant charm and warmth to a room. The popular Element

Australian artists in the round 1/ As a young traveller, Petra’s desire to explore took her to far-flung places. She travelled the world, funding her adventures with her art. She lives in tropical North Queensland and draws on the beauty of the Grea

An enormous range and variety of tiles have made bathroom design all the more exciting for Australia’s best designers. KBDi members have been creating magnificent spaces with thoughtful tile application and we’re sharing some of our highlights. KBDi

Joi Murugavell’s abstract artworks are thought-provoking, energetic and filled with colour. They invite the viewer to pause and ponder, to reflect and immerse themselves in a magical narrative about life and its many intricacies. This talented artist

It’s a well-established design trend that has heavily influenced Australian architecture, but while many are familiar with the term “modern”, its broad usage to describe everything from minimalist to mid-century aesthetics can cause confusion. While

Renovating is an expensive endeavour. Besides labour costs, the price of tiles, flooring, appliances, paint, lighting (and we can go on!) adds up before you know it. Australia’s number-one property discount card, the RenoSave, could be the answer you

Halfway through the construction of a new home in Warners Bay, New South Wales, Gerrad Everson of Octopus Garden Design was approached by the architect and homeowners to create a modern, textured garden with less than 300sqm of space, across three ar