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Shining the spotlight on just 3 per cent of its professional community, the 2020 Best of Houzz awards have been announced, honouring those whose work was the most popular on the platform. Receiving an accolade is no small thing, especially when you consider that the Houzz community includes 2.5 million active home professionals and interior and …
With its sweeping ocean views from almost every room, this home makes the utmost of its cliffside seaside location in Mount Martha, on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. Built in the 1960’s, its owners (a family of five) decided to renovate it recently with interior designer Jasmine McClelland at the helm. “The 1960’s property was in mostly …
Located on five bush acres in Sydney's Hills District, this new build is no ordinary granny flat. Comprised of two small connected pavilions, the stylish one bedroom home has all the mod cons its occupants need, while remaining close to their family who reside nearby on the block. “The home is a secondary dwelling on their son and …
Designed by Austin Maynard Architects and located in Melbourne, this new five-bedroom family abode incorporates the front of two pre-existing terrace homes with a fabulous rear build that is most notable for its mountain-like roofline. “The owners were preparing to renovate and extend their tired single-fronted terrace in North Fitzroy, …
If there's one thing we can count on when it comes to home trends, it's that what is happening in the wider world will be reflected in our own backyard (so to speak). It's no surprise then that energy efficiency, new technologies and an evolution of aesthetics are set to shape home design in 2020 and beyond. Here, top homes experts, architects …
Every now and then, we like to take a peek at what's happening in interiors around the globe. And when it comes to far flung shores, Taiwan certainly fits the bill. Taiwan continues to emerge as a 'must-do' for foodies and adventurers alike. But now, this cosmopolitan East Asian nation is fast emerging as a serious player in the architecture …
There aren’t many modern designers more revered than Britain’s Tom Dixon. The British designer, perhaps best known for his iconic round copper pendant lights and table lamps, has a distinct aesthetic that’s certainly resonated with people across the globe. And while he is involved in many architectural projects globally, never before has he created …
Throughout her work as a Sydney-based interior designer, property stylist and media presenter, Jane Thomson is exposed to more trends than most. And after 30 years in the business, she has an intimate perspective on the Aussie interior design scene. “Australians are far more selective than we give ourselves credit for. We don’t just slavishly …
Located near Geelong, in Victoria’s Barwon Heads, this gorgeous light-filled home features a sensitive restoration of, and extension to, an existing weatherboard cottage. The house provides the perfect backdrop for its owners, a young couple and two energetic dogs, to entertain, while the materials palette perfectly reflects its coastal …
It’s hard to believe that 2020 is just around the corner, but with the new year comes one of the things we really love – trend predictions. And when it comes to trends, the Houzz platform is always an interesting place to look. From the end of the ‘official’ kitchen area to the rise of cheeky leftover spaces and terrazzo as a foundational material …
