Retirees finally transform their cottage after 20 years abroad
After decades of living and working overseas, retirees Mark and Suzette Dawson returned home to Australia to transform a modest cottage they bought in 1994 into their forever home. The result is both...
View ArticleBallarat heritage terrace becomes moody boutique holiday abode
“I love contemporary design overlaid on a historical backdrop,” says retail designer David Cook-Doulton who, together with his partner Martin Shew, is responsible for the gorgeous overhaul of this...
View ArticleFrom laundry to studio: A former Blockhead’s impressive small space reno
“We got really inspired by small space living trends and how people all over the world have downsized and created sustainable spaces where you have what you need, but not in excess,” says Ash Vos,...
View ArticleA stunning sculptural blue kitchen on Sydney’s Upper North Shore
Located inside a grand three-storey home on Sydney’s Upper North Shore, this newly renovated kitchen certainly looks right at home in such a salubrious setting. Featuring sculptural curves and...
View ArticleIKEA hacks Australia: DIY built-in HEMNES cabinetry how-to
Would you love built-in cabinetry in your living room but balk at the cost? Well, you know we love an IKEA hack and this one, part of Naomi Findlay’s Carrington House reno, got us excited! So we asked...
View ArticleMonochrome heaven: a low maintenance luxury family home
Designed by architect Madeleine Blanchfield and constructed by One Up Building, this Sydney renovation is one of the most beautiful projects we’ve come across. Monochromatic in scheme, it’s elevated...
View ArticleSkylights have transformed our living room: here’s all the details
Never underestimate the importance of natural light. You should never buy a house with poor natural light because once you’re in, you can’t do anything about it. Only you can. You can cut a big hole...
View ArticleNorth Bondi 80’s semi undergoes robust & timeless renovation
Home to a professional couple, their three young children and two lively dogs, this North Bondi semi-detached home was originally built in the 1980’s. Purchased almost exclusively for its location,...
View ArticleRenovate or move: family add 2 bedrooms to Inner West Sydney home
Do you love the area you live in, but you’ve outgrown the house? It’s a classic conundrum and it’s one that a young Sydney family had recently when deciding whether to move to a new house or stay put...
View ArticleCoastal home avoids the beachy cliches with chic reno
While a fail-safe option, neutral beachy interiors can run into bland territory, but that is certainly not the case with this seaside Sydney residence. Layers of texture including terrazzo, marble and...
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