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Mediterranean Magic
Blessed with space and fertile soils, this hardy hilltop garden in the Adelaide Hills is a textural triumph in luminous colour.
For Love Of Country
Style aficionado, TV personality and tree-changer Neale Whitaker is looking forward to hosting Christmas in his freshly renovated home.
Mission Statement
Channelling old Hollywood, this elegant Sydney home delivers on looks and liveability.
Chill Out
Cranking up the aircon isn’t your only option this summer: with smart changes, you can stay cool and keep costs down, writes Georgia Madden.
In The Details
A sympathetic renovation brought this Sydney home into the 21st century without losing its Federation charms.
Living Room
At this 1920s home in Melbourne, rethinking the layout enhanced the serenity too.
Forward Thinking
A versatile extension has given this character cottage in Perth a new lease on life – and plenty of room for the family to grow.
Take The Floor
It pays to pick wisely when you’re choosing flooring – after all, you’ll be living with it for a long time. Here’s what’s new, popular and good value
Endless Summer
In Sydney, a dramatic addition to a 1930s semi enables its owners to take full advantage of the myriad pleasures of beachside living.
Twice As Nice
In Melbourne, a sympathetic extension has delivered on space without sacrificing character.
A Quiet Life
From traffic and noisy neighbours to creaky floors, unwanted noise can drive you to distraction. But you can reclaim your little piece of peace
A Verdant And Varied Courtyard Is Revealed
The outside world disappears in this private courtyard garden of luminous greens and wondrous shapes.
Window Treatments
From framing a beautiful view to cutting your energy costs, there’s no limit to what the latest window treatments can do.
The Sydney Home Flows Beautifully
Designing a new house for his family proved to be a dream project for this owner-architect.
What Lies Beyond
For one Melbourne family, bringing their 1900s semi into the 21st century required an out-of-the-box solution.
Fresh Finishes And A Simplified Floor Plan
Fresh finishes and a simplified floor plan took this grand old house on Sydney’s Northern Beaches to a whole new level.
How To Extend Your Home Up, Out Or Down
Running out of room? Extending could be the smartest solution.
Style And Grace
A Victorian home with plenty of character but lacking “contemporary comforts” received a makeover that delivers the best of both worlds.
Harbour Perfection
A thoughtful renovation has resulted in a home away from home that captures the best of its beautiful Sydney setting.
Complete Picture
Recognising the potential in an undeveloped garden scored Sydney landscape designer Nicola Cameron her dream family home.
Brick By Brick
In Melbourne, cherishing the small things produced a home that’s efficient on space and big on heart.
Vine Of The Times
Is there a more romantic garden vision than wisteria in full flower? Helen Young reveals the secrets of everyone’s favourite bloom…
Spring-Cleaning Essentials
Give your home a top-to-toe refresh with minimal effort using the latest cleaning products, writes Georgia Madden.
Design Moment - Panton Chair
This Danish designer’s revolutionary idea has earnt a seat of honour in cultural history, writes Chris Pearson.
Beyond Repairs
Don’t ditch it, fix it. A growing band of Australians is rediscovering the rewards and satisfaction that come from mending household items, writes Sarah Pickette.
Cycles Of Life
On Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, one couple has cultivated a garden that taps into their cultural heritage and nourishes family and friends, body and soul.
Health Step It Up
Walking is great exercise, but plug into more taxing hikes and you’ll really start to reap the health benefits, writes Paula Goodyer.
Path Finder
Seamus Dinnigan was looking for an apartment when he fell for this freestanding Georgian house in Sydney, taking his life in the first of many new directions.
A Plan For All Seasons
The 19th-century garden at Bronte House was one of NSW’s most exceptional. Now in the care of the aptly named van der Gardners, its future is back on track.
Peak Experience
Riding in luxury through awe-inspiring terrain, Harvey Grennan experiences Canada’s own Rocky Mountains high.