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Heart OF THE home
Andrea Cleveland is the category and brand manager for Gaggenau Australia, a German manufacturer of luxury home appliances
A place called HOME
Cutting-edge design, form and function unite in this family home that's just perfect for making memories
WHAT A charmer
With an enchanting blend of plants and beautiful landscaping elements, this residential garden is a work of art
YOUR HOME Future-proofing
Some might say we’ve come full circle. In past centuries, most people survived by living on the land and didn’t have to commute to work. Has working from home become the new norm in the 21st century?
REMOVE VISUAL CLUTTER
Take minimalist living to the next level with clever Australian design
NEAR TO nature
A 1940s worker's cottage becomes a sculptural sanctuary for two professional artists
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER
The Grand Designs Australia Magazine House of the Year Awards for 2021/22
EVERLASTING Edwardian
Beginning this build in 2013, Dion and Turi never thought they'd still be building to this day. However, with everything that life has thrown at them, these homeowner/builders have a sculptural structure that perfectly balances old and new
ROAD TO RESILIENCE
Protecting everyday Queenslanders against future natural disasters
Designer FLOORS
Innovative new looks in flooring are paving the way for tactile spaces that are warm and welcoming, as well as durable and dynamic
FULL OF flavour
A bold beach house that is unashamedly effervescent yet exudes a quiet sense of calm
MODERN LUXURY
Why quartzite is here to stay
WHAT'S NEW ON THE green SCENE?
Sustainability and the building industry might seem strange bedfellows, but they aren't as estranged as you might think
Winter WONDERLAND
There are plenty of ways to celebrate winter by creating a warm and welcoming space at home. Here are 10 of the best
TURNING Japanese
A delightful tiny home that delivers on good design and relaxed living
IN THE raw
This forever family home exudes vitality and natural earthy beauty
Coasting along
Drawing its inspiration from nearby sand dunes, this calming coastal garden has a strong sense of place
STREET cred
A contemporary abode stretches skyward, creating a monolithic statement in sculptural beauty and form
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Think out of the box when it comes to home heating
BEACHSIDE beauty
This rural family will be set to retire in style in their coastal forever home, which evolved from a dilapidated cottage into a beachside haven
Suburban LIFE
With big ideas and a limited budget, this family bungalow was reconfigured and reoriented through a clever manipulation of the roofline
LIKE A FINE wine
The importance of proper wine storage
SMALL HOUSE, BIG HEART
A labour of love by homeowners, Eloise and Matt, this small house is now a fully functioning family home with a fiery centre
SOLID COASTAL DESIGN
This seaside property brings together robust constructive materials and the comforts of a family home
Sculptured SPACES
Fluid lines and eclectic style come together in a refined playfulness in this renovated Californian bungalow
PRESERVING the past
Employing undulating floor plans and minimalist design principles, this Coburg home meets new flood zone requirements and offers space for the family to grow, while also preserving the property’s Federation-style charm
Perennial PLANTING
Heritage architecture and contemporary living come together in an elaborate canvas of perennial planting and repurposed materials