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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