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Designer homes: 8 magazine-worthy homes you can stay at

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Weโ€™ve all been stuck indoors much more than we ever expected this year, and since then weโ€™ve seen a spike in interest in interior design and architecture. But have you ever wondered what it might be like to stay in one of those one-of-a-kind homes you’ve lusted over in your favourite magazines?

Beachfront Apartment in Avoca, NSW

Well thankfully you donโ€™t have to just dream through the pages anymore! You can experience first-hand some of Australiaโ€™s most well-designed homes as showcased in homes magazines, all bookable through Airbnb.

1. Driftwood in Patonga, NSW

This lakefront holiday home includes all of the amenities needed for a calming and private retreat from the fast pace of modern life. It has been beautifully renovated to include the original features of the charming Pantonga riverfront cottage, while still boasting open spaces, four bedrooms, and a modern kitchen and bathrooms.

Driftwood includes a gorgeous indoor fireplace, and kayaks are provided for use on the serene Pantonga creek. It featured in Australian House & Garden Magazine.

2. Beachfront Apartment in Avoca, NSW

This property, located on the picturesque North Avoca beachfront, is perfect for families, especially those with young children. It can sleep six, across three bedrooms, and contains a fireplace for the winter, as well as a new kitchen and bathroom. There is direct access to the picturesque beach, and a large deck that boasts incredible views of the ocean and headlands.

This beautiful house underwent recent renovation by an award-winning designer, and featured in Home Beautiful magazine and on the front page of Coastal Living.

3. Treehouse in Coopers Shoot, NSW

Stay in this open plan luxury treehouse, set in the hidden hills of the Byron Bay Hinterland and offering breathtaking views as far as the ocean. It is situated on a massive 10 acres of private rainforest, and has wall-to-wall windows across one side of the house.

This treetop hideaway is the perfect retreat to realign with nature. It has one bedroom with a king bed, making it the perfect stay for a couple to relax and unwind in the surrounding natural serenity. It has been featured in Vogue Living.

4. Bismarck House in Bondi, NSW

Just a 10-minute walk from Bondi Beach, Bismarck House is the perfect urban oasis from which to experience Sydney this summer. It has a soft industrial style, with a combination of designer and vintage furniture. It sleeps up to eight guests in four rooms, with the option to transform the fourth room into a self-contained apartment, complete with ensuite and kitchenette.

This property is located in the heart of Bondi, and is near some of Bondi’s most incredible cafรฉs and restaurants. It has also won a number of architectural accolades, and has been featured in Architecture AU for the 2020 Houses Awards.

5. Captain’s Rest in Strahan, TAS

Captain’s Rest is a stunning heritage cabin situated on the shore of Long Bay. It has incredible classic and antique furnishings and decor, so this retreat truly feels like a step back in time. Perfect for couples, this cabin has a queen bed, a gorgeous window seat, and a wood stove to keep everything nice and cosy.

Enjoy the access to the jetty and surrounding area, and take in a picturesque sunrise with a mug of coffee, or unwind with sunset glass of wine. Captain’s Rest has been featured in Country Style, Real Living, Design Sponge, and more.

6. Vintage House in Daylesford, VIC

This boutique luxury home is situated in the heart of rural Daylesford. It boasts an incredible open fire, air conditioning, and ducted heating. It consists of a two-bedroom house and a seperate, one-bedroom studio, and can sleep up to six people in total. It has industrial and vintage furniture, high ceilings, and gorgeous claw-foot bathtubs.

The home itself is on almost an acre of land, and is within walking distance of the Hepburn Springs. The grounds are full of stunning fruit trees, and there are views through to Wombat State Forest and Doctor’s Gully. This vintage house has been featured on the cover of Inside Out and Living etc.

7. Eco Bush Retreat in Callignee, VIC

This stunning, sustainable, and off-grid home is nestled amongst five acres of land in the Gippsland region. The incredible bush landscape makes for picturesque views from this two-storey property, with suspension bridge access to the top level. It has two bedrooms, an unbelievable 19m pool, and a fireplace.

The Eco Bush Retreat is truly committed to being environmentally-friendly, using solar panels to achieve total energy sustainability and harvesting rainwater on site. It is an architecturally deigned and award-winning property that has featured on Grand Designs.

8. Warramba in Glen Alice, NSW

This luxurious retreat is set on 100 acres of regenerated farmland in the Blue Mountains. It consists of three bedrooms in an incredible restored 1890s homestead, staying true to the classic, natural style while containing all-modern ammenities. Guests can also book swags and stay on the “swag-deck” on top of the nearby hill, and roast marshmallows over a campfire.

Just a short drive from national park Wollemi, the grounds of Warramba are themselves teeming with natural wildlife. This property has been featured in Country Style Magazine, Marie Claire and the Dezeen National Design Awards.

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Did you see this cracking little transformation on Did you see this cracking little transformation on @sellinghousesaus last night?

We have all the finer details on the blog today via link in bio. Particularly love the kitchen refresh using the existing blue cupboards which really weren't doing anything for me before ๐Ÿ˜‚

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Our friends at @mintdesignau have done it again!

Homeowner Briony Marsh says: Itโ€™s totally changed our home lifestyle now we can sit outside on the lounge in the sun or shade, be in the pool, spa, sauna or cooking pizzas and hanging out with friends. It sounds cliched but it really feels like we are on holiday at home!โ€

Head over to the blog to see the finer details, including a sauna and a seriously good looking copper pizza oven. There's a lot packed into this space!

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Swipe for before & afters of today's real reno. L Swipe for before & afters of today's real reno.

Located inside a 1912 sandstone villa in Adelaideโ€™s Kensington, this bathroom makeover combines classic and contemporary elements that complement the homeโ€™s original, period features. 

Designed by the homeโ€™s owner @designby_Tahirih, who is a property stylist too, the renovation came sooner than expected after water ingress made the makeover of their only bathroom an urgent necessity!

The whole project cost an impressive $20k, project managed herself.

Read all about it via link in bio now.

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Maybe it's an antidote to the grey weather but we Maybe it's an antidote to the grey weather but we find some of the most colourful interiors from my motherland, the UK!

This beautiful lilac kitchen is found in a renovated apartment by @llidesign in a grand mansion block in London's Bloomsbury. You can tour the rest of it on the blog now, via link in bio.

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I remember the chair being such a key purchase whe I remember the chair being such a key purchase when I put together my first ever baby room for Seb. I spent many an evening relaxing on mine while pregnant as I tried to get my head around impending motherhood! Not only are glider recliners like the Chelsea fromย @iltuttoย the most comfortable chairs EVER for those many hours spent feeding and settling, why shouldn't they look this good too, am I right?!

Did you love your nursery chair? Did it look this good?!

See more on the Il Tutto Chelsea Glider Recliner Chair via link in bio now.

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Here's a sneak peek of the kitchen and powder room Here's a sneak peek of the kitchen and powder room to whet your appetite! 

Head on over to the blog via link in bio to see the rest of this gorgeous Sydney reno by @_studio_trio 

Pix by @mareehomer.photography and styling by Jackie Brown.

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There's a LOT of goodness in @sageandclare's lates There's a LOT of goodness in @sageandclare's latest collection Marguerite but the Aida rug has to be my personal fave.

Handcrafted from wool, it features a rustic check design with a rainbow of nostalgic colour. Embroidered edge stitching furthers its handcrafted feel. 

โ€œThis is pure colour joy bundled up in a hard-wearing and happy rug that will lift any room with ease," says creative director Phoebe Bell.

Head over to the blog now via link in bio to see more, including Phoebe's 5 faves.

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A DIY dining nook bench seat with storage for $120 A DIY dining nook bench seat with storage for $1200!

After 4 years of saying โ€œa dining nook would be great thereโ€ฆโ€ South Australians @the_groves_abode finally got a quote from a local cabinet maker for a built-in bench seat with storage. When the $4,000 price tag was revealed, criminologist, chronic over-achiever and wannabe carpenter Andrew decided to have a crack at it instead.

And we're so impressed with the end result which cost just over a grand. Read what they did, what they used and how in the blog now, via link in bio.

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Mess = stress! Today on the blog, @little_label_c Mess = stress!

Today on the blog, @little_label_co founder Natalie Manoushian is sharing her top tips for a more organised home. I'd love you to share your best tips in the comments too!

"Disorganisation puts barriers in the way. Imagine how much quicker you would get things done if your home or work space ran smoothly. Researchers have found that clutter can actually make it more difficult to focus on a particular task. From the frustration of not being able to find what we need, to the feeling of being constantly surrounded by chaos, a disorganised environment creates brain fog and can lead to procrastination and reduces productivity. It can also trigger feelings of stress and anxiety, making it difficult to switch off, relax and sleep well."

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Skye Viviers is a fourth year student at UNSW, completing an internship at Interiors Addict as part of her degree.

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