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Furniture makers Nykita and Scott Shannahan found creative synergy with their architect Ben Edwards, reenvisioning this 1970s Adelaide home while honouring its history and surroundings.

ZEB Modern Barn

The farm-style buildings that dot the landscape around queenstown in New Zealand were the inspiration for this striking modern barn built on a hillside in Northern NSW.

Charred Charm

Beyond the blackened timber exterior of this Mornington Peninsula home lies a light-filled sanctuary that’s a study in restrained colour and curated continuity.

Saguaro

This stunning new build in Blue Mountain Heights, just north of Toowoomba, combines mid-century Palm Springs vibes with innovative design features.

Banadero

Won over by a ‘70s apartment in need of some love, Carissa and Nev Heath enlisted the help of interior designer Danni Morrison to transform it into an inviting beachfront escape.

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The Villas

Awash with natural light, this dual accommodation on the Gold Coast mixes calming pastels with energetic pops of sorbet-flavoured colour.

Patch of Paradise

Former Sydneysiders Jessi and Koombs customised their new build on the Gold Coast, creating a bold, modern home for their growing family.

Nesting instinct

Light, shadow, form and shape perform a captivating dance in this artfully composed modern beach house in Cronulla.

Striking beauty

Not even an unexpected move abroad could get in the way of this Melbourne family creating their dream home.

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Concrete to contemporary

Tile Cloud co-founder Drew Mansur worked closely with an architect to transform a dated property in Redfern into a contemporary family home.

Californian bungalow

Expanded for a young family, this heritage-listed home has been steered into the 21st century with elegant design choices that remain sensitive to the building’s history.

By the Barwon

An epic renovation took a dated ‘60s brick home and turned it into an enviable Byron-meets-Palm Springs-style abode.

TEXTURAL PARADISE

This modern family home exudes raw, contemporary style with a focus on natural elements. The result? Simple perfection.

BEAUTY FROM THE NORTH

A hassle-free building experience gave Kayla and Darius Boyd this dreamy home amongst the leafy streets of Brisbane’s north.

CHARACTER HOME

Preserving the original character of this older-style Perth house was a priority – as was infusing it with the personality of the vibrant family who call it home.

Family friendly

A young family worked with Michelle Hart of Bask Interiors to inject warmth and personality into their Melbourne home.

A MODERN OASIS

Kirsten Thompson of GlobeWest shares with us, her major renovation that turned her mid-1940s, Melbourne family home into a thoroughly modern haven.

Renovator's Dream

With her knack for creating enviable albeit liveable spaces, it’s hardly surprising Kristy Gordon’s heritage-listed family home is what dreams are made of.

Minimalist Warmth

Paola Gredler shares the trials of her massive home renovation and the triumph of achieving her dream home in Melbourne.

SMALL HOME BIG ON STYLE

This apartment might be small in size, but it's big on style - and storage solutions thanks to interior designer Petrina Turner.

SCANDINAVIAN STYLE

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Club House

For Sarah Pickersgill-Brown, home is both a sanctuary for her beloved family and a creative project with an audience of thousands.

White Magic

Five years of do-it-yourself renovations have created a light-filled haven for this Sydney family.

The Hygge Effect

A calm, cosy feel pervades this Sunshine Coast home – layered in muted, creamy tones and accented with a touch of brushed gold and blush.

Savvy Sanctuary

Smart renovation choices and a stellar eye for interior style have transformed this tired, Melbourne home into a crisp, cool oasis.

A TIMELESS BEAUTY

Catherine Heraghty of The Stables shares her life renovation – how ditching marketing for interior decorating led to her successful business.

Australian/Nordic Fusion

Sharon Sunderland reveals how she made family-friendly look fabulous by combining modern Australian and Scandinavian styles in her new Perth home.

Scandi Renovation

According to stylist of The Eye Spy Milk Bar, Katy Thomas, there is nothing like the deadline of having a baby to get a home renovation into full swing.

Relaxed Scandi

A relaxed take on contemporary Scandi style make this home a sanctuary for both busy family life and a start up business.

Lush Living

“Design Devotee” Jenni Farr teamed with Spacecrush designer Jane Ledger to turn her family home into a celebration of Scandi-Aussie style.

COASTAL AND BOHO

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Mediterranean Retreat

Through a series of clever renovations and with the help of an interior designer, the owners of this Gold Coast home transformed it into a modern Mediterranean-style retreat.

Nature Inspired

With tones and textures inspired by the natural world, this home on the NSW Central Coast artfully combines antique and modern elements for a character-filled aesthetic.

The Nautilus

Luke and Jess Camilleri’s revitalised holiday home on Moreton Island is the yin to the yang of their residence on the mainland.

Salty paradise

The soulful home of Bernadette Cross and her family is a trove of travel stories that rejoices in its beachside environment.

The Boat Haus

The contemporary canvas of this bayside home is painted with playful nostalgic touches.

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CASA BELLA

Cindy and Dan Mead’s revival of this handsome 1940s Queenslander has been sure-footed, thanks to a clear vision and plenty of renovation experience.

Sunny Breeze

Hanna van Mourik and her husband transformed their duplex into a happy mix of modern Australian coastal with mid-century vibes.

Styled by Mel

Stylist Melissa Stoward has created a peaceful and airy bohemian home with nods to the Mediterranean.

Great Heights

Inventive design has given this breezy Cronulla home the wow factor.

Soul Cottage

Simone Mathews shares how reusing and re-purposing transformed her ramshackle cottage into a character-filled family home.

COASTAL MEETS MOUNTAINS

Interior designer Kristy Spencer shares how she transformed an old weatherboard cottage into a coastal escape near the Blue Mountains in Glenbrook, NSW.

LIFE ON THE LAKE

By the sparkling shores of Lake Macquarie, Anna Moore and her husband Aaron have achieved a coastal-chic home that’s perfect for their family.

Beachside Pad

Interior designer Tim Connah and his partner Grae cleverly transformed their one-bedroom Manly apartment into a cool coastal abode.

A RAY OF SUNSHINE

Interior designer Kate Cooper’s savvy renovation has reimagined this ’70s Sunshine Beach home as a contemporary Airbnb haven.

THE HOUSE ON BEACH ROAD

Seeing potential in an unloved Newcastle beach house was the start of a beautiful renovation story for Caitlin Hayden and her family.

Global Wanderer

Promising adventure, this Newcastle home is richly layered with the inherent eclecticism of true global style.

Farmhouse With Soul

With the goal of creating a beach house to escape reality, Simone Mathews transformed her farmhouse into the ‘Soul of Gerringong’.

BOHO NEST

Zoe Dent of The Wedding Nest, talks to us about work, home and what makes her style mantra tick.

CASUAL BOHO

Amber Lewis’ love of interior design and knack for transforming homes shines, as beautifully exemplified in this sunny new Santa Monica home.

Global Sophistication

We take a tour of interior designer Sally Rhys-Jones' sophisticated apartment in Sydney.

CLASSIC ELEGANCE

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Vineyard Dream

Craving a simpler life, Cassie and Chris Payne walked away from high-pressure jobs in Los Angeles to build their dream home on a Tamar Valley vineyard. Cheers to that!

Escape to the country

Flexible work has allowed Sydneysider Millie Cooper and her partner Izzy Walsh to embrace rural living in an elegant homestead a stone’s throw from the sea.

Past Life

Hannah and Jono James fell in love with this endearing 1920s bungalow, moving from Sydney to Wollongong to embark on a renovation that tenderly honours the home’s history.

Great Heights

This renovated Sydney home combines traditional features with refined modern sensibilities, playing with scale and basking in natural light.

A Classic Edwardian

First-time renovator Ivy Huang has turned a run-down Edwardian home into an urban haven for entertainers.

MODERN FARMHOUSE

Rachael Turner, founder of Front Porch Properties, shares the rewards of becoming a builder and how she transformed an old home into a stunning modern farmhouse.

LITTLE WILLOW

Former contestants on The Block, Julia and Sasha share their journey from big Block stint to ‘Little Willow’ revamp – thanks to an undying passion for renovating.

Parisian Meets Industrial

Great design can unlock a world of potential within a small home, which is just what Matt and Kim Di Costa achieved with their Perth home.

Historic Charmer

Contemporary style meets traditional Art Deco, in this sophisticated, inviting Scandinavian-influenced family home.

The Age of Elegance

From Sydney to the Big Apple and back again, Melissa Koch brings skill and passion for timeless elegance in her beautiful home.