For those who find that their need for additional living space is growing ever more acute, a studio apartment or granny flat can be a clever way in which to maximise the liveable area of an existing property. The idea of creating a haven separate…
Architecture
Winners of the 2020 Eat Drink Design Awards announced
The winners of this year’s Eat Drink Design Awards have been revealed, and – in a year that has been incredibly turbulent and uncertain for the hospitality industry – the celebration…
Before & after: An amazing California Bungalow transformation in Melbourne
Built in the 1930’s in the Melbourne suburb of Bentleigh, this Californian Bungalow was in a pretty sorry state when its owner Anita Woods decided to bid on it at…
Apartment living with kids: interior designer shows how he does it
By Lorenzo Logi Balancing a growing family, a new job and a renovation is no small achievement. Further complicate that with heritage restrictions on a company titled property and competing…
Resort-like reno successfully blends old with new
Have you ever been on a holiday and felt like bringing that resort feeling home? Well that’s exactly what a young Sydney family did recently when they overhauled their mid-century…
Passive House: Desert Modernism inspires Perth home
Inspired by Desert Modernism, an architectural style that originated in Palm Springs in the 1950s, this Perth home pairs retro inspiration with modern sustainable design principles to create a gorgeous…
House porn: A mind-blowing Sydney Harbour penthouse
Part of a new $170m boutique Sydney development, this penthouse hit our inbox recently and we felt it too good not to share; SJB and Mathieson Architects’ work on the…
Winners of the Design Files + Laminex Design Awards 2020
This winners and commended projects in the The Design Files + Laminex Design Awards 2020 were recently announced in a live-streamed, online ceremony. The results showcase the incredible and diverse…
Three Birds Renovations: dated cottage to curvacious family home
Utilising space, championing storage, and building a home fit to last are vital elements to consider for families looking to renovate and modernise their homes. These factors were key when…
Classical archways star in new Melbourne downsizer development
Affluent Melbourne downsizers are certainly spoilt for choice these days, a situation that has been underscored by the arrival of the Huntingtower Road development. A boutique development of 10 residences…