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Green Days

In Sydney, a thoughtful coastal-inspired design has delivered an elegant family home among the treetops.

Piero Fornasetti

A fondness for whimsy and an eye for style helped etch this designer’s place in history, writes Chris Pearson.

Drinks - Red Alert!

It’s relatively new as a homegrown varietal, but there’s lots to love about Australian tempranillo, writes Toni Paterson.

[Laundry Love]

Turn your unsung hero into a room that sings.

A Walk In The Park

Passion and vision in equal measure have shaped this handsome formal garden in Queensland’s Gold Coast hinterland.

Loud & Clear

Technology has radically changed what Australians are listening to and how we’re listening to it. But we’re also embracing sound in a multitude of new and useful ways. Christine Sams tunes into our rapidly evolving soundscape.

Free Range & Fabulous

Returning to the scene of a happy childhood in the Gold Coast hinterland, this couple built their own house in the rainforest.

Native Speakers

Young landscape designers are talking up the exciting resurgence of Australian native plants, writes gardening expert Helen Young.

Sound Garden

Outdoor spaces are living, breathing environments where sound can play a major role, writes Helen Young.

Tree Dimensions

Designed for a semi-retired couple in WA’s south West, this new build on the edge of the bush offers privacy in an open setting.

Pure Delight

Our gardening writer, Helen Young, loved all the sights at MIFGS. But one garden kept pulling her back for another look…

Show & Tell

Insta goodnessDecorating on a budget? Take a tip from stylist Jennifer Harrison (left), who creates simply gorgeous and completely unique spaces from vintage treasures and fleamarket bargains.

Laminex & Formica

Techniques learned in the auto industry set the world on the road to surface paradise, writes Chris Pearson.

Tastes Of San Sebastián

The north of Spain has many charms but few rival the gastronomic pleasures of this hip hub of Basque-style dining

All In The Family

Downsizing to a Brisbane townhouse to be closer to relatives was a welcome challenge for an interior designer, her husband and teenage children.

Hidden Gem

This architect-designed home beside Sydney Harbour is a prime example of less is more, and enjoyed daily by its happy new owners.

How To Buy Art

Finding art you love can be a rewarding experience, and you’ll likely collect new ideas and friends along the way

Social Life

Style aficionado and TV personality Neale Whitaker reveals the results of his own kitchen makeover

Red Light

Stop and taste the new generation of refreshingly versatile light red wines you can also enjoy with fish

Steam Power

The health benefits of using moist cooking techniques are coming in hot and fast

Fleeting Beauty

Many lovely flowers make their annual appearance in spring, but few are as ephemeral as sweet-scented lilacs.

Bodes Well

Scientists and researchers are working hard to create a healthier tomorrow.

White Magic

Victorian chardonnay is remarkable for its overall quality and wonderfully diverse range of flavours.

Sway To Go

Garden designers love using ornamental grasses, and you will too when you see how easy it is to create a beautiful show.

On Good Authority

Between them, an architect, a professional renovator and a real-estate agent can teach you almost everything you need to know about renovating a home. Belinda Graham brings their best advice to the table.

Design Moment Dinosaur Designs

They’re an Australian design powerhouse and there’s good resin for their success,

Back To Nature

A Victorian family has created the perfect antidote to city life – a sustainable haven where the land meets the sea.

Smart Shopper Shade Solutions

External shading can prevent damaging rays, heat and glare from entering your home so you stay cool and comfortable all summer.

Woodland Wonder

Consummate entertainers Chyka and Bruce Keebaugh are discovering the simple pleasures of a leafy weekender an hour from melbourne, where they can kick back and unwind in style.

Special Report Pools

Today’s swimming pools have world-leading technology built in, yet are simple in form and easier to maintain