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PICTURE perfect

A century-old weatherboard in Melbourne's north-east is given a storybook finish for a young family yearning for their forever home.

Luli Farrell

Having developed an appreciation of beautiful surrounds from a young age, the ABI Interiors co-founder and designer has found her calling.

MODERN HISTORY

Life is now a breeze for a family of five in this calm coastal home with nature-inspired interior finishes and playful art at every turn.

WITH love

What better way to turn up the romance than with this delicious Valentine's Day dinner menu for two from The Cordony Kitchen.

A COLOURFUL LIFE

Design duo Bonnie and Neil have turned their creative hands to their own home with the same exuberance and passion they bestow on all their projects.

HIDDEN GEM

A contemporary layout and neutral palette transform a traditional Edwardian home and the owners' lifestyles.

A Family Affair

A reconfigured floor plan has transformed this home on Sydney's Lower North Shore into a welcoming haven.

Full bloom

Picking the flowers in your garden now will keep them blossoming well into autumn.

Jane Guthleben

A love of travel, history and bold design intrigues this talented and curious artist, her detailed paintings and creative pursuits.

Perfect BALANCE

A hidden garden on the Mornington Peninsula gently mediates between the established and the new, creating multiple spaces for family and friends to enjoy all year.

COLOUR story

The reimagining of this heritage home in Sydney gives a blended family of five space to hang out and spread out as needed.

COASTAL calm

Crisp white and warm timber notes meet bold strokes of moody industrial metal and stone to create the perfect grown-up family sanctuary.

NEXT chapter

Filled with light and functionality, this family home close to the city stays true to its classic bungalow roots.

HAPPY returns

This beautifully renovated home ushers in a fresh start for a young family after years living overseas.

LIGHT touch

Every inch of this redesigned Californian bungalow was considered to improve its functionality and the overall enjoyment for its owners.

FACE value

The realisation of a family's vision for a warm and eclectic home and working space has allowed this building's history to shine.

Ask an expert MARNANIE STYLE

Interior designer Charlotte Coote certainly knows a thing or two about creating your dream home. House & Garden was lucky enough to be invited to her annual masterclass at her property, Marnanie, in Mount Macedon.

HOMECOMING

A family property on the Mornington Peninsula sits gently on the landscape, while the interiors are a creative exploration of materiality and design.

THE ULTIMATE SPA GUIDE

Sometimes all it takes to get back on track are a few indulgent hours of soothing pampering. From saunas to sound baths, lymphatic massage to healing mantras, these rejuvenating treatments at blissful destinations across Australia will transport you to new levels of serenity as Kirstie Clements discovers.

TASTE sensations

Our food editor, Amanda Cordony, dishes up the zestiest of flavours in this light yet delicious feast, bound to delight the senses.

Island PARADISE

Renowned designer Stuart Membery works his magic on a villa in Bali and opens his doors to guests from around the world.

Elise Pioch

Developing homewares to please herself has paid off handsomely for the founder of Maison Balzac.

HELLO dahlings!

Showy in colour and shapely in form, dahlias are an ornament in any garden, writes Mike Booth.

Petal POWER

Life imitates art in this lush Melbourne cottage-style garden, owned by a leading film director with a passion for flowers.

FINE romance

A Victorian terrace leaves its dark and dated interiors behind to emerge as a light-filled, vibrant sanctuary that showcases its traditional features.

CREATIVE WISDOM

A love of colour and an eye for detail saw this homeowner and interior designer forge a charming family home from a Federation property in Sydney's inner west.

DESIGN for the times

Rich colour proved the key to helping this Melbourne cottage celebrate its Federation heritage while setting it up for a bright future.

BEACH modern

A passionate collector and purveyor of Scandinavian furniture and design finds the idyllic coastal location to showcase his pieces.

STORY TIME

With a palette that takes cues from eight-year-old twins' favourite hues, this house is a delight for adults and kids alike.

COLOUR wise

Inspired use of colour has transformed an all-white Melbourne home into one that's alluringly nuanced.