Home Design

Welcome to this uplifting issue of Home Design. I’m really loving this theme — what a vibe! So what does it mean? Spring is often thought of as a time of new beginnings and reinvigoration, so we thought it was high time that we refreshed our home int

Home-Build Concierge is a new service in the market since June 2022, helping Australians create their dream homes without the stress. Every Home-Build Concierge customer is assigned a dedicated Home-Build Consultant who, for a flat monthly fee, acts

For the brand’s first location on the Australian continent, Atelier Ace teamed up with national treasure Flack Studio to transform a former factory into a quintessentially Australian destination, with materials and colours that celebrate the region.

This year’s winners of the Kitchen & Bathroom Designers Institute of Australia (KBDi) prestigious Designer Awards program have just been announced, and we’re delighted to highlight five of the judges’ favourite kitchens. With outstanding entries from

For everyday luxury or something to keep for special occasions, be inspired by the bold patterns and rich colours of Renaissance Red. Steeped in over 260 years of Wedgwood heritage, this collection will add a dazzling flair to your table, with crimso

Ingrid Weir is a designer, photographer and author who believes firmly in connection with others and human kindness. “That translates into designing spaces that bring people together to create warmth,” she reflects. Ingrid is always exploring and dis

OK, so I’ve been meaning to get back into making smoothies for breakfast and this was the kick in the pants I needed. Awarded Best Blender by Product Review in 2020, the MOD Blend Pro looks great on your kitchen benchtop as it’s compact and features

Spring is a great time to address your interior spaces and refresh your home, especially as the seasons change. The last few years have meant long periods of incubation and retreat at home, so it’s a great time to change the feeling, look and energy

Home automation technology is booming, and many things can now be controlled wirelessly within the home. Designed for Australian houses, AirTouch is a smart climate controller delivering greater comfort and energy savings from ducted air conditioners

You can improve natural lighting effects in your home by choosing the right paint colour and wall finishes, by painting your eaves white and introducing mirrors to reflect light in darker areas. Installing larger windows and doors, and in some cases

The warmer weather is here and that means we’ll be spending more time outdoors, dining alfresco, entertaining, catching up with friends, or just enjoying the bliss. To get the most out of outdoor verandahs, patios and decks, it’s important to conside

The presence of light can truly make or break a home. It sets a tone and influences the mood of the inhabitants, with an abundance of natural illumination bringing feelings of optimism and a greater sense of space. Yet homes weren’t always designed w

Once upon a time, there was a plot of land in one of Melbourne’s most exclusive pockets of real estate — the Domain Precinct in South Yarra. Situated on Toorak Road and with sweeping views encompassing the verdant Fawkner Park, this site is now home

Ventair is Australia’s leading supplier of high-quality air movement solutions backed by contemporary design, high performance and innovative technology. At the forefront of environmental, health and consumer developments that are reshaping modern li

Set in the beautiful coastal area of Anglesea in Victoria, this earthy, dramatic and expertly constructed holiday home is designed to respond to its striking “bush meets beach” site. Located near the Great Ocean Road, it was formerly occupied by a si

Smith & Sons is the renovation specialist comprising many family businesses located across Australia, with a focus on delivering stunning renovations and customer satisfaction to the highest degree. The company has completed more than 15,000 home ren

In 1973, a former flooring installer created a small business from his family home, believing that vinyl flooring needs to be beautiful as well as practical. Now a thriving company that stretches across the globe, the Karndean team travels the world

When shopping for a new product for your home, the sheer number of different brands on the market can be overwhelming, not to mention the range of options within each brand. Unless you have a particular product in mind, the process of selecting new w

These days, we all lead busy lives, so it’s important to get the right amount of rest and relaxation as we sleep. Poor or insufficient sleep can be related to numerous health issues, as well as make us feel less able to cope with our responsibilities

The lovely thing about a woodheater is not just the warmth it provides to a room and a home, it’s about the ambience it creates. Knowing your woodheater is made locally by Australian artisans — over four generations in country Victoria — adds to the

Sunlight shining through a window adds warmth and light. The gentle glow of the afternoon sky can cast a room in dusky pink, lemon yellow and even fiery orange, inviting a sense of romance and softness in as we wind down from the day. Yes, the sun pl

A home should be a place of peace. It’s our salvation from the outside world — your castle where calmness reigns and relaxing times await. It’s no wonder, then, that this home in Williamstown was created with a sense of serenity in mind. “The brief w

When Adam Scougall Design was employed to work on this home in Summer Hill, Sydney, it was a blank slate. Clean lines, white walls and limewashed floors created a modern aesthetic with just one problem — it was crying out for a little joie de vivre.

Creativity is abundant at Terracina, a luxurious waterside four-bedroom family home in Miami, south Florida, USA. Situated on a pie-shaped parcel of land in the affluent municipality of Golden Beach, this dwelling required a creative hand in regards

Expertly designed and constructed by the team at Gremmo Homes, an uber-functional luxury dwelling finds its place high among the headlands at North Curl Curl on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Navigating a narrow 11m block, Gremmo Homes was able to artful

With a range that’s as diverse as your style, Belling is bringing colour to your kitchen, packaged in beautiful freestanding cookers to enhance your life, your home and your culinary skills. Inspired by confidence, sophistication and vibrancy, Bellin

Whether updating, renovating or building your home, glazing is an important consideration. Not only does it frame the outdoors and invite the sunshine in, the right choice of glazing can mean big savings for your bank balance, reduce your environment

Finding the right ventilation solution for your home that aligns with your design aesthetic and lifestyle requirements can be tricky, but with the right retailer, you can find the perfect match. Universal Fans is a family-owned ventilation specialist

Englehart Homes — Australia’s most awarded luxury custom home builder — believes there are few undertakings more important than creating an exceptional residence that will become part of the fabric of your family and day-to-day life. But achieving a

Based in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales, Weathertex is an Australian manufacturer of timber cladding offering you outstanding products you can trust. High performing and visually stunning, Weathertex cladding ticks all the boxes. If you’re look

1/ Belinda Nadwie creates abstracted landscapes that traverse emotional, psychological and spiritual experiences. Her work is bold and vibrant. Belinda works with an array of mediums including oil paint, charcoal, spray paint and oil crayons; she cap

Georgia Caceres has been renovating homes for nearly two decades. Along with husband Ronnie, she appeared on series 13 of The Block and that’s when she really hit her stride. She says it was a special and incredible opportunity. “It really developed

When COVID swept the globe, Ryhia Dank was supposed to start a new job in Melbourne. Instead she stayed in Darwin with her family and began to paint. A friend asked if she could create something from her Country for him. “I hadn’t painted before, but

When an early primary school teacher helped Angela overcome shyness by getting her to draw class book covers, that was the beginning of something quite special. “Getting that little confidence boost really motivated me with art,” recalls Angela. “I t

Spring is all about fresh new style and plenty of colour. The Hamptons look has had a subtle revamp with more colour, and industrial elements are changing things up with metals like shimmering copper or silver. Coastal interiors have soft sea grasses

Winter is a time of restfulness, of slumber and, while nature hibernates, we hunker down in our homes rugged up, warming our toes by a toasty fire. Then as the days begin to lengthen and winter frosts slowly disappear, pretty spring blooms emerge and

Beautifully designed pieces can transform the look and feel of your home. Incorporating natural elements and materials creates a sense of authenticity and invites relaxation. From bespoke concrete kitchen counters to custom vanities, Blend Concrete D

Thanks to Crystal Bathrooms, this space showcases a modern take on a heritage theme with some very eclectic features. The walls have been made from pressed metal, a material you don’t often find in a bathroom. The subtle detailing imprinted on the wa

After recently renovating their Brighton home, the owners wanted their property to reflect that modern and minimalist chateau. The brief stipulated that the north-facing garden was to complement the bold aesthetics of the newly built wing, and the en

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It takes decades of experience to learn how to fabricate a fireplace as exceptional as an ADF. Starting as a family-owned metalworking business founded in 1976, ADF has changed the landscape of what the modern Australian fireplace looks like, perform