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Space Mission

H&G interiors editor Kate Nixon blends functionality and flair in her compact, family-friendly 1980s townhouse in Sydney.

Happy Place

Good design opens the door to the little pleasures that ensure contentment resides in your home

A Head Of The Curve

In Melbourne, a bold renovation delivered fabulous heritage meets-modern design and a futureproof family home.

Grand Vision

Architect and TV host Peter Maddison has always loved Melbourne’s Modernist houses. After waiting for the right property to come up, he and his wife Andrea secured a 1969 home they’ve now sensitively updated.

Escape Plans

On Sydney’s Northern Beaches, a nondescript 1970s cottage has been transformed into a dream holiday haven enjoyed by three generations of one family.

10 Steps To Spot- On Lighting

Give thought to placement and mood and the rest will follow.

Miracle Rugs For The Perfect Starting Point

The right rug can be the perfect starting point or finishing piece.

New Chapter

Author Alice Nelson and her husband Danny saw great potential in this Perth home. Their recent renovation is the latest update in a century-long tale of transformation.

Bordering On Magic

Sarah Ryan is a maestro of border planting, creating a wonderland of layered, flowering perennials and ornamental grasses.

Capital Ideas

Tthe seat of the nation is an inspiring destination packed with boutique hotels, wonderful eateries and fun things to do for the whole family, writes Anna Johnson.

[Escape Room]

An ensuite can look and function very differently to a main bathroom. We asked the experts for their tips on how to design a space that’s your own personal haven.

Overarching Goals

A driveway draped in greenery is just one of the triumphs in this garden where traditional and modern plantings unite.

Man, Oh Man!

Whether he’s sporty, practical or the strong, silent type, your special guy is sure to treasure a gift from this sophisticated selection.

Windows & Doors

From near-invisible frames to statement doors, the openings of our homes just got a lot more interesting.

Natural Wonder

Perched on the side of a creek, this home has been lovingly rebuilt to make the most of its unique location.

Kit Parade

Smart tools take grooming to the next level.

Drinks Favour The Bold

There’s a rich vein of intense, complex and full-flavoured red wines just waiting to be tapped,

Light Show

Clever design and thoughtful inclusions transformed this “uninspiring” sydney worker’s cottage into a high-spec forever home.

Heaven Sent

Thanks to thoughtful touches by a style-savvy couple, this church conversion in Perth is singing once more.

Bauhaus

A radical experiment in creative exchange shaped the modern design landscape.

Rays Of Sunshine

Everyone loves these delicate winter blooms for their mood-lifting colours, but how best to care for them?

Good Move

New research has revealed another reason to make exercise a habit: it benefits your inner ecosystem too.

Heating

Whether you prefer the ritual of lighting a wood fire or like to pre-warm your home via wi-fi,

Go West

Blessed with outstanding examples, WA’s Margaret River region is paradise for wine lovers.

Tough Love

Some home repairs seem more daunting than others. And when you’re not sure where to start, it’s easy to sit on your hands. Sarah Pickette calls in the experts to help you shift those big jobs out of the too-hard basket.

Turkish Delights

A hot-air balloon ride reveals the glory of Turkey’s landscape, but it’s off the beaten track and behind closed doors that true beauty is found

Seasonal Change

Harvest the last of your summer crops to make way for new plantings of delicious winter vegies

10 Steps - Small Wonders

In expert hands, even the trickiest spaces can deliver lovely, liveable results. Here’s a case in point.

Urban Oasis

Landscaper John Couch has established a pocket of tropical rainforest in the unlikeliest of places.

Show Stoppers

Drought-tolerant species and a global outlook were the big winners at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.