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Aptly titled ‘Timberland’ this timber-heavy renovation is the work of sw-architects’ Sally Wilson. Her own home, the project saw her design and build an open plan extension to add to the rear of her original 1898 sandstone cottage in Adelaide. “The brief was one I've seen often – a growing family needing more living space, new wet areas and …
Located in the inner-city Melbourne suburb of Elsternwick, this house is home to Pilates teacher and first-time renovator Steph Hegerty, her husband, two young children and beloved dog. “My husband and I had always wanted to renovate a Victorian or Edwardian home and when we saw this house, it was hard to see its Victorian features, but we saw the …
You could call it the Grand Designs effect but the modernist inspired countryside abode (with ample glazing) is right up there on my 'dream home' list. And it seems it was for Victoria’s Steve and Donna Bright too when they built Ashford House. “We wanted to incorporate floor-to-ceiling windows that could run seamlessly along the length of the …
If you’re anything like me, design is a significant factor when considering where to stay on holiday. I see it as an opportunity to stay somewhere that I could never afford to own myself so when the people at HomeAway (formerly Stayz) made contact to let us know that its 2018 Holiday Rental Award design finalists had been announced, I couldn’t wait …
Built atop just 173 square metres of land, this North Perth home, affectionately titled ‘The Dollhouse 2.0’ is proof that bigger isn’t always better. The home’s owners and architects Jakub and Laura Chruscinski decided to eschew the wide open spaces of more far-flung suburbs and stay living in the city when looking to expand their …
While we're privy to many beautiful rural homes, it's not often that we come across something akin that sits in the burbs. Located in suburban Melbourne, this new home boasts huge swathes of glass that take full advantage of the site’s unique bush location. But not only is the home immersed in green, it also happens to sit atop a …
The architecture of Palm Springs has inspired many an Australian home and this time it’s Bendigo’s turn. Open to the public as part of the upcoming Open House Bendigo program, this bespoke two-storey, three-bedroom townhouse known as ‘B House’ is located in an historic neighbourhood in the heart of the city on a long, narrow site. It even boasts a …
“I wanted to create our own private resort where we could all entertain but walk to the beach and restaurants,” says Dayna Williams of her enormous resort-style home that is located on a double block in Main Beach on the Gold Coast. The house is home to Dayna, her husband Michael and their three children, 18-year-old Jackson, 13-year-old Emerson …
The face of your home, the façade, is generated by a mix of colours, materials and textures and sets the scene for your interior selections to follow. But nailing the perfect entrance is a hard act to pull off - particularly when you're building a brand new home. With so many design choices to make, the decision can become quite overwhelming. …
Known colloquially as The Russet House due to its tawny palette, this gorgeous home is located in the Brisbane suburb of Paddington and was built to house Rob Gray, of Graya Constructions, and his family in what he describes as his 'dream space.' The home spans four levels, has five bedrooms, four spa-style bathrooms, two rumpus rooms, a …
