Home Design

With the weather warming up in the southern states, we look forward to outdoor entertaining. Alfresco dining is especially popular in the summer months and to delineate the space between indoors and outdoors, wide opening doors are on the wish-list f

Welcome to another fantastic issue of Home Design. I’m really pumped to be back from maternity leave and immersing myself in the wonderful world of homes and interior decoration again. It’s such an exciting and dynamic industry to be a part of. If yo

Get ready to unleash your own creativity with a modular pendant lamp that lets you choose the configuration. It is composed of one to five geometric elements with three magnetised sides, so you can choose the shape and position of the lights to provi

ERIN CAYLESS, BONNIE HINDMARSH & LANA TAYLOR MURDOCH BOOKS | $39.99 What makes Three Birds Renovations so appealing is the genuine joy and easy-going, accessible style that radiates from the pages. From the three besties beginning as rookie renovator

Talk about a power couple! Charles and Ray Eames are the husband-and-wife duo behind the iconic and forever-comfortable design of the Eames chair. After developing affordable furniture that could easily be mass-produced, the Eames chair was a branch

Award-winning artist Petra Meikle de Vlas is offering a $500 voucher to purchase one of her limited-edition prints or originals. There are plenty to choose from. Petra’s collection of oceanscapes instantly induces a feeling of calm. The playful and s

As the march of veganism gains momentum — strengthened by a growing global awareness of its benefits to personal health, the global environment and, of course, animal welfare — there’s no reason interior design shouldn’t be caught up in the carnival.

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There’s no doubt we humans are getting lazier, but mopping? True, it’s a tedious chore, but sadly the Braava jet m6 probably isn’t going to save us from it just yet. Despite all its Wi-Fi-connected bells and whistles — iAdapt 3.0 Navigation with vSLA

We can’t go past a good mid-century modern sofa, and this gorgeous velvet creation is getting all of our design senses tingling. Handmade locally in Sydney, the Lewis three-seater sofa has a timeless shape with plush pillows and high sides to cosy up

The Godin brand has become synonymous with heating and quality, rising rapidly in popularity since its iconic beginning in 1840. As the largest producer of heaters and stoves in France, Godin is ahead of the curve in innovative technology, heating ef

It’s no secret most Aussies love outdoor living. Unfortunately, chilly winter evenings, rainy weather and sizzling summer days can send even the most ardent outdoor enthusiasts scurrying indoors. But that doesn’t have to be the case. No matter what t

Hopewell Yard is a bachelor pad on steroids. From storing London buses to safehousing timber, the industrial building has had many incarnations, but the latest is its most impressive to date. The homeowner, a single man in his 30s, loved the building

Established in 2010, the Euro Fireplaces team make their home in Mansfield, Victoria, just below the snowfields of Mount Buller. Euro Fireplaces was created when its director, who hails from Austria himself, wanted to install a fireplace in his home.

The French styling of the stunning La Provence on Belmore Road in Melbourne, Victoria, is sure to capture the hearts of new-home buyers with its steep mansard roofs, double casement windows and elegant symmetry. La Provence wears its own heart in sig

This 556sqm double-storey home (60 squares) captures the essence and intelligence of exceptional contemporary design expressed through the simplicity of strong, clean lines executed with exquisite precision. The Kooyong’s design showcases style and s

Journey to Bexley North in Sydney’s south and join us as we pick the brains of Nino Sanzari and Jon Vithoulka, managing directors of Starr Constructions, the builders responsible for this functional and stylish four-bedroom family home. Replacing an

Ever wondered what architecture of the future looks like? If Uber Contemporary Estate from Tweaq Group is anything to go by, we’re in for a wild ride. Future driven, but very much catering to the here and now, the home was conceptualised inside the c

Burning wood and heating with gas isn’t for everyone. Electric fireplaces are an easy alternative and great for instantly creating the warming aura of a real fire in your living space. As electric fireplaces don’t require a flue, the design possibili

Walkerville Pod House in Waratah Bay, southwest Gippsland, is a sustainable overachiever. With access to a pair of pre-fabricated office pods, the owners hoped to capitalise on the renewable potential of the structures and approached NRN Architects w

Who says fireplaces are just for winter? Heatmaster’s award-winning products are made for every occasion, whether that’s heating the whole home in winter or simply being a modern feature in the warmer months. The Seamless gas fireplace is a modern la

Earning its name from the shape of the angled steel and glass roof resting above its extension, Leaf House is like a warm breeze on a summer evening thanks to an interior design devised by Resident Avenue design studio. When owners Kylie and Andrew p

The west end is Toronto’s beating heart, and in the centre of this vital locale is Sorauren 116, one half of a remarkable dual residential project by Ancerl Studio. Previously dilapidated and semi-detached, the two homes are now completely unique. Th

Bentleigh House exposes contemporary design and heritage overlays as comfortable bedfellows. The new and improved home has turned an underwhelming rear yard into a personality-laden extension filled with character and bursting with greenery. Wasting

Swapnil Nevgi enjoys sharing the stories of nature through his art. “Nature is the powerhouse of my inspiration,” he reflects. “No sunrise or sunset is ever the same; cloud formations and the exhilarating colours they catch are always different, and

1/ Art has been a lifelong passion for Brisbane-based artist Maree. It all began even before she can remember when, as a toddler, she reportedly got creative with her mother’s lipstick and drew on the walls and carpet. Then, as a young child living i

Whether you appreciate a bit of history or love a touch of the traditional, the character and interest behind an antique is universally admired. Valentine’s Antique Gallery is a third-generation business that’s recently moved into the heart of Bendig

Kate Owen’s career has spanned a diverse array of creative pursuits, including management, baking, gifts and homewares, drawing for fashion houses, and running a business making special-occasion cakes. Although she was happy, this busy mum of two sti

Inspired by exquisite large-scale works by artists like renowned 20th-century English embroiderer Beryl Dean, and chaotic but intimate pieces by American artist Sophia Narrett, Mary Brown’s works shine with a similar juxtaposition. Her work includes

The attic isn’t a place usually ascribed the badge of beauty, but this contemporary Milan roof space holds more than dusty boxes and forgotten family treasures. Instead, it is the canvas for the owners’ vast collection of paintings and precious objec

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WINNER OF RESIDENTIAL DESIGN AWARD | WINNER OF RESIDENTIAL DECORATION AWARD AUSTRALIAN INTERIOR DESIGN AWARDS 2020 A daring venture into an almost eclectic curation of design, objects and furnishings, Budge Over Dover elevates an otherwise unremarkab

An unimpressed motoring journalist once compared the cooling abilities of the air-conditioning unit in the Alfa Romeo 156 as similar to that of an “asthmatic budgie gently blowing upon you”. If you’ve ever huddled in a west-facing home or apartment o

Finding the balance between form and function is one of the biggest hurdles when creating a space. No one wants to sacrifice low maintenance for good looks, or vice versa! This breathtaking, open-plan kitchen by Kassis Kitchens hits the nail on the h

A kitchen is a place in which to nurture, to congregate, and to work and play. It’s a place where memories are made, friends can gather, and where families share special moments. Let’s explore some of the key elements that make up a stylish and funct

So, you’ve decided to install a new kitchen. What next? Mission statements and moodboards, according to Sharon Terblanche. “The starting point is deciding what you need the new or renovated kitchen to deliver. This helps your designer know exactly wh

This designer kitchen was part of a complete renovation of a boutique apartment in Melbourne’s CBD. Before the kitchen renovation, the floor was finished in glossy tiles, the cabinetry was laminate, and there was a dated sea-green glass splashback. B

As one of the world’s toughest pullout mixer hoses, Faucet Strommen’s S-Flex sets a new standard in kitchen mixer performance. Constructed from fine brass and available in a range of colour finishes such as matt black, antique brass and raw brushed b

Mary Poppins was right — it takes a spoonful of sugar to make the medicine go down. Doing laundry is rarely an enjoyable task but when you have a room such as this to do it in, you’ll be completing the activity with a spring in your step. This laundr

See many more award-winning projects — and find a designer who can help you create a colourful kitchen — at kbdi.org.au. ■

With their home renovations complete, the owners of this luxury residence turned their attention to the outdoors. The house has expansive windows, so it was crucial that each aspect of the garden renovation was pleasing to the eye. Landscape designer

We adore the elegant and super-comfy Grace sofa from Crafted Furniture. With the option of being completely customisable, the perfect size and fabric is available to suit your home. The Crafted Furniture team can bring your vision to life with lush v