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Mediterranean Magic

Blessed with space and fertile soils, this hardy hilltop garden in the Adelaide Hills is a textural triumph in luminous colour.

For Love Of Country

Style aficionado, TV personality and tree-changer Neale Whitaker is looking forward to hosting Christmas in his freshly renovated home.

Mission Statement

Channelling old Hollywood, this elegant Sydney home delivers on looks and liveability.

Chill Out

Cranking up the aircon isn’t your only option this summer: with smart changes, you can stay cool and keep costs down, writes Georgia Madden.

In The Details

A sympathetic renovation brought this Sydney home into the 21st century without losing its Federation charms.

Living Room

At this 1920s home in Melbourne, rethinking the layout enhanced the serenity too.

Forward Thinking

A versatile extension has given this character cottage in Perth a new lease on life – and plenty of room for the family to grow.

Take The Floor

It pays to pick wisely when you’re choosing flooring – after all, you’ll be living with it for a long time. Here’s what’s new, popular and good value

Endless Summer

In Sydney, a dramatic addition to a 1930s semi enables its owners to take full advantage of the myriad pleasures of beachside living.

Twice As Nice

In Melbourne, a sympathetic extension has delivered on space without sacrificing character.

A Quiet Life

From traffic and noisy neighbours to creaky floors, unwanted noise can drive you to distraction. But you can reclaim your little piece of peace

A Verdant And Varied Courtyard Is Revealed

The outside world disappears in this private courtyard garden of luminous greens and wondrous shapes.

Window Treatments

From framing a beautiful view to cutting your energy costs, there’s no limit to what the latest window treatments can do.

The Sydney Home Flows Beautifully

Designing a new house for his family proved to be a dream project for this owner-architect.

What Lies Beyond

For one Melbourne family, bringing their 1900s semi into the 21st century required an out-of-the-box solution.

Fresh Finishes And A Simplified Floor Plan

Fresh finishes and a simplified floor plan took this grand old house on Sydney’s Northern Beaches to a whole new level.

How To Extend Your Home Up, Out Or Down

Running out of room? Extending could be the smartest solution.

Style And Grace

A Victorian home with plenty of character but lacking “contemporary comforts” received a makeover that delivers the best of both worlds.

Harbour Perfection

A thoughtful renovation has resulted in a home away from home that captures the best of its beautiful Sydney setting.

Complete Picture

Recognising the potential in an undeveloped garden scored Sydney landscape designer Nicola Cameron her dream family home.

Brick By Brick

In Melbourne, cherishing the small things produced a home that’s efficient on space and big on heart.

Vine Of The Times

Is there a more romantic garden vision than wisteria in full flower? Helen Young reveals the secrets of everyone’s favourite bloom…

Spring-Cleaning Essentials

Give your home a top-to-toe refresh with minimal effort using the latest cleaning products, writes Georgia Madden.

10 Steps To Spot- On Lighting

Give thought to placement and mood and the rest will follow.

Miracle Rugs For The Perfect Starting Point

The right rug can be the perfect starting point or finishing piece.

Design Moment - Panton Chair

This Danish designer’s revolutionary idea has earnt a seat of honour in cultural history, writes Chris Pearson.

Beyond Repairs

Don’t ditch it, fix it. A growing band of Australians is rediscovering the rewards and satisfaction that come from mending household items, writes Sarah Pickette.

Cycles Of Life

On Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, one couple has cultivated a garden that taps into their cultural heritage and nourishes family and friends, body and soul.

Health Step It Up

Walking is great exercise, but plug into more taxing hikes and you’ll really start to reap the health benefits, writes Paula Goodyer.

Rest Assured

Adequate sleep is proving to be one of the key ways in which to lower the risk of dementia, writes Paula Goodyer.