Home Design

A sustainable approach to building your dream home or renovating your existing home is entirely possible and will result in lower energy costs for heating and cooling, and increased comfort. Windows are a vital part of any home – they allow natural l

Welcome to the Annual Collector’s Edition. This issue is jam-packed with amazing home ideas. Excuse me for stating the obvious, but it’s hot! Summer has well and truly arrived and I don’t know about you, but I’m spending a lot of time in my outdoor s

The Hill of Deep Stillness, Milmila, is a serene yoga studio designed for the training of yoga leaders by Yoga Kula Master Sei Kim. Using concrete and wood to fashion a peaceful spot in the middle of Seoul, the studio “reflects the physical propertie

Sage green and meant to be seen, this Nature Humaine-designed staircase is one of three defining green elements within a renovated family home in Montreal (the other two being a cantilevered box attached to the rear facade and a balcony at the front)

Infrared is in vogue and Crossray are on the right wavelength with their range of super-smart barbecues. A decade of technical innovation and development has resulted in an unparalleled barbecue experience thanks to Crossray’s patented infrared cooki

Nickolas Gurtler is the creative director at NGID, a boutique Melbourne firm providing interior architecture, interior design and interior decoration services across residential, multi-residential, hospitality, retail and wellness industries. Whether

Cheetah Plains is the new luxury safari lodge in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve furnished with statement pieces from OKHA and designed by ARRCC (architects and interior designers) and Stefan Antoni of SAOTA. The reserve has three independent dwellings, e

With COVID-19 still hanging about and working from home still prolific, we are spending a lot more time indoors these days and our homes need to be as healthy as ever. To help you on your way, the folks at Delos have teamed up with some experts in th

Light and sturdy, these Tongue n Groove boards are made from three layers of solid European oak, bonded to make them tough as nails and durable enough to handle the wear and tear of modern life. The popular Freado option is a light oak that creates a

Love the idea of a wood-burning fireplace but hate the thought of all the maintenance and cleaning (and purchasing of wood) that goes with it? Consider a natural gas alternative for the warmth and ambience of a traditional fire without the soot and s

When renovating to extend living spaces, it’s possible to extend out, build a second storey, or reconfigure what you already have without having to extend at all. If you’re thinking of extending out, consider the slope of the site, access for constru

This stunning family home has been transformed with a sizable extension that has more than doubled the footprint of the home. From the street, it appears as an elegant, single-fronted formal heritage property, but then it opens up to reveal generous

Hold onto your s’mores because this roaring showroom is arguably the best to be found anywhere in Sydney and the Illawarra. Recently renovated, the showroom has doubled in size and adopted a new moniker: Ignite Fireplace Studio. Indeed, it’s a place

When Lucy Bock was asked to redesign the first floor of this Melbourne home — a living, dining, kitchen and outdoor space set among treetops and within a pre-existing architectural masterpiece — she of course said yes. This home came with a hefty ser

Designed and manufactured by BRUNNER in Bavaria, the designer inbuilt refractory kit of the BRUNNER wood heater allows a simple, costeffective and safe installation. The BRUNNER kit system “BSK” can be set up in just a few hours thanks to its precise

South Coogee is a Sydney suburb that’s full of perks. 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 family of four decided to create their dream home,

Close to the beach and brimming with airy sophistication, Balnamara is the Queensland home taking Burleigh Waters by storm. Updated to create a more functional and modern abode, the renovated kitchen is proof you don’t have to fully demolish an under

Resting stylishly among the lush trees, verdant parklands and leaf-lined streets of Doncaster, Wallara ascribes to “The Three R’s”: recreation, respite and relaxation. The luxurious display home embodies the essence of Englehart’s award-winning brand

What used to be an industrial site just south of Melbourne in Williamstown is now a highly sought-after place to live. Part of this is thanks to Elenberg Fraser’s new residential build, named Gem, which sits within the larger Waterline Place developm

“I believe that the freer a person is internally — the more self-sufficient and confident he is — the fewer external attributes he needs,” explains Victoria Yakusha, lead designer and founder of Yakusha Design. “The more restrained a person’s clothes

This project was a daring re-work of an uninspiring ‘60s residence which, with help from Coy Yiontis Architects, transformed into an intriguing collection of spaces. When this family of five purchased an elevated, semi-sunken home built around 60 yea

Few places in the world are as charming as Sydney’s Palm Beach. It is a little corner — or should we say peninsula — at the northernmost point of Australia’s largest east-coast city and it shines bright with some of the things that make Sydney one of

1/ As an artist, Lindy says she’s constantly learning. Drawing on her bedroom wall was her first foray into art at age three. Luckily her talented sister who taught her to draw emphasised the need to use paper instead of walls. She used a couple of g

Art is highly subjective, but there’s no doubt the most successful pieces are those that keep you coming back for more. The ones with scattered treasures you missed the first, second, third or 30th time around. Easter eggs hidden amid layers of paint

When Franko and his wife Wendy were holidaying overseas a decade or so ago, he was perusing an art gallery and had an epiphany. “I can paint that,” he thought. So, arriving back home, he painted some large artworks and the feedback from friends and f

Imagine, a few decades ago, thinking we’d be able to control our homes with just the push of a button, the swipe of a phone or the sound of a voice. Australians have long been known to be early adopters of new technology, and home automation is no ex

LOEWE, “the inventor of TV”, is celebrating 100 years in business. LOEWE’s ethos, which has remained unchanged since the business’s inception, is to create aesthetically beautiful TVs and sound systems that provide an unrivalled visual and audio expe

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For years architects and designers have created seamlessly integrated indoor/outdoor living spaces with one hidden secret: consistency. Creating a consistent style across both indoor and outdoor living areas will give your home a cohesive look. The m

Asink without a tap is like a pub without beer. While the latter is certainly a travesty, it’s the tapware we’re concerned about. That’s where the Zero Progresiv Collection comes in. Zero is all about balance, simplicity and the finest quality. Made

When designing your home’s interior, the exterior is always something to keep in mind — yet rarely do we see a level of harmony between a home’s outdoors and indoors as we have in this space from Rabbitte Joinery. The owners of this house can enjoy a

The homeowners decided to split their spacious rumpus room in half to allow for a bathroom ensuite to complement their main bedroom. They wanted to steer away from an ultra-glamorous style, and instead chose to create an earthy and inviting bathroom

Having recently returned from a holiday in Japan, the homeowners were conditioned to the experience of a wet-room setting that is unique to the Japanese culture. The tradition is that the shower is used for rinsing first, followed by soaking in the b

Feeling hot? Don’t let humidity and hot weather ruin your day and install a Skyfan DC in your home. The Skyfan DC is a newly developed DC (direct current) ceiling fan that is a game changer thanks to its technology and innovative design. Available in

This kitchen was designed with a modern family in mind. The space is the perfect mix of modern style, clean lines and, above all, the kind of practicality that suits a family that loves to entertain. This kitchen is a study in clean lines, with a min

This year’s KBDi Designer Awards program saw some stunning curvaceous creations. The industry group is sharing five of its favourites here. 01 There’s so much to love about this teal delight designed by Sydney’s Cate Liedtke (Catherine de Meur Interi

Dip your toe into summer and enjoy the great Australian backyard with an outdoor entertaining area that will knock your thongs off. John Storch, landscape architect and principal at A Total Concept Landscape Architects, believes “the most important c

Design is one of the simplest ways to showcase our likes and interests, to tell our stories. Time and again we’ve seen Australians utilising garden design as a tool to connect with and reflect on their European sensibilities. Grand Grecian residences

overeign Interiors is expanding and it has some great new stock available. With the Sydney showroom now doubled in size, there are more displays and new stock available to order now. Sovereign Interiors has a range of pieces for all rooms of the home