Australian Country Homes

Hello dear readers, And welcome to another issue of Australian Country Homes. As we prepare this issue, the world is in yet another state of flux. From war to extreme weather events, we are seeing and feeling it all. The home has never felt so needed

Attractive design and amazing functionality — Loop combines the best of both worlds. The Loop Collection is light to handle and move around, allowing you to follow the sun effortlessly. In terms of design, the see-through chairs give a light, uninter

A holiday home poses a very particular challenge to a designer — it must be all things to all people. An oasis of calm, a beacon of fun, a showcase for signature style — it needs to tick all the boxes but not at the expense of any single one. This ki

No matter the time of year, memories of precious moments shared around the festive table at Barfield station are still fresh in the minds of those who scored an invite. “We have an annual Christmas party inviting all our neighbours and friends along

After 23 years running the multi-award-winning Thorn Park Country House in the Clare Valley, owners David Hay and Michael Speers decided it was time to slow down. Far from their initial plans of retirement, the couple sold the original property in 20

There’s no such thing as land that can’t be cultivated, according to Jane Phillips … there are merely challenges awaiting a determined gardener. Jane has spent most of her adult life putting this theory to the test and the gardens at the home and hol

Nicole O’Connor is the first to admit that all her visions of a quiet country life have evaporated since she and her husband, Michael, bought Coonghoongbula station near Dalgety on the banks of the Snowy River in southern NSW. “We’re skiers and we ha

Dear reader, It is my utmost pleasure to welcome you to the new section of our magazine: Period Style. This publication explores some of the most important restoration processes and antique dealers in the country, offering you inspiration and advice

Since opening my store in Melbourne more than 30 years ago, I have had many memorable experiences. The first was in 1992 when I was asked to restore the interior of Invergowrie in Shakespeare Grove, Hawthorn. I remember saying to then-owner, Jacky Ta

What a great time to buy antiques. It seems to me that those in the know have not bought into “minimalism”. What could be more aesthetically pleasing than the carefully arranged display of one’s lifetime collection? Good taste and style has never gon

As our country opens up, the Baimbridge Antiques team is once again eager to become involved in community events and organisations with both public- speaking and roadshow events. As long-term locals of the western district, Ruth and Rhys Colliton of

David Roche’s stunning, historic residence, Fermoy House in North Adelaide, displaying his collection of thousands of object d’art sits alongside a contemporary gallery that presents a series of exhibitions through the year. Since opening in 2016, cu

Every day, at least one customer walks into my shop and asks, “Does brown furniture still sell? We took all of our Victorian/Edwardian/Deco/French furniture to auction and got nothing compared to what we paid for it in the ’80s or ’90s, so how can yo

On the east coast’s Great Dividing Range, the Blue Mountains provides a spectacular backdrop to numerous villages in its upper regions, such as Medlow Bath with The Hydro Majestic, Leura’s exquisite gardens and, at its highest peak, Blackheath, a sma

When it comes to benchtop surfaces, there is a large selection of products to choose from for both bathroom and kitchen spaces. From porcelain and natural stone to timber, laminate and more, there are many different options available on the market. W

It’s a universal given that most renovations grow beyond initial expectations, but when property developer John Boyd suggested to his fiancée, Marly Calladine, that they should build a small chapel for their impending wedding, they had little inkling

Tim and Jane Johns have had a commuter relationship for around seven years. But then they had enough. The dual existence was wearing thin. Here’s what a usual week used to look like for this couple: From Monday to Friday, Jane led an urban existence.

There’s something special about Caulfield Grammar’s Morcom House. The grand brick building feels more like a country homestead than a city dwelling, rising from a lush green garden that’s surprisingly near to the urban heart of Melbourne — and perhap