Workaday HERO

Practical makes perfect for country girl and entrepreneur Amanda McPherson, writes motoring expert and WhichCar presenter, Elise Elliott.

ROBYN COSGROVE

The Australian rug designer and purveyor extraordinaire shares the highlights of her creative journey.

Escape PLAN

A Victorian couple’s desire for the perfect weekender produced a cosy cabin-style retreat they never want to leave.

New purpose

Treasures collected from a life well-travelled give this refurbished Mornington Peninsula homestead real character and style.

FLOW ON

This freshly updated beach house addresses and caresses the curves of the NSW Central Coast.

CREATIVE HAVEN

Business meetings are infinitely more enjoyable now that greenery has been invited into this workplace.

Fine Romance

Interesting, textural low- and mid-level plantings bring layers of softness to this sydney garden, which pays homage to a bygone era.

Winter Bedding

Textural and tactile, warm and welcoming: this season’s most irresistible beds are dressed to layered perfection

Triumphs Of Science

Innovation and technology are driving changes to some of the most-used items in the house

TOP HONOURS

In a tough year for retail, one homewares business on the NSW South coast has cause for celebration

PEACE MISSION

Devising a ‘bento box’ of plants has created a feast for the eyes and a beautiful buffer around this Melbourne home.

Twice BLESSED

Interior designer Lynda Kerry took a fresh look at her own former home, delivering much to delight its new residents.

Sporty SPICE

For Melbourne surgeon Dr Chantel Thornton, nothing gets the pulse racing like her vintage Ferrari, writes motoring expert and WhichCar presenter, Elise Elliott.

ON THE NOSE

For many Australians, the ‘clean’ claims of fragrance-laden products in the home are not to be sniffed at

Material whirl

In the Melbourne home of interior designer Barb Brownlow, a fabulous mix of fabrics delivers personality in high style.

COLE & SON 'WOODS' WALLPAPER

A quirky interpretation of classic stripes delivered a naturally appealing wallpaper design that stands the test of time

Sitting Pretty

One Melbourne family’s space mission led to a simply spectacular renovation.

Work, Rest And Play

A serendipitous search led a pair of Perth creatives to their dream home – and work – base.

Rare Beauty

For the owners of this bayside home in Sydney, luxury comes in many forms, writes motoring expert and WhichCar presenter Elise Elliott.

SUN, WIND AND SKY

With hardy, textural, sun-loving plants, this rooftop garden thrives even when left to its own devices.

Styling up

Updating this modern Sydney terrace was a matter of fashioning a floor plan that would open the door to a fresh new look.

Open-door policy

Stylist Lynda Gardener’s barn-style cottage proves good things indeed come in small packages.

Natural wonder

On Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, a spectacular coastal site now has a beautifully sophisticated home to match.

MOODY CLUES

Bold architecture transformed this interwar home into a glam family pad that is at one with its Sydney Harbour views.

Have a ball

Clipped spheres and bun-shaped plants are a versatile design element in the garden. Here, Helen Young explains how to use them and which plants to choose.

As you PLEASE

When they decided it was time for an update, the owners of this Sydney home knew exactly the right interior designer for the job.

Lightness Of Being

With their children now grown, the owners of this Sydney home decided it was high time to ready their abode for a new life phase.

Smart Shopper - The Finish Line

The little details you add to your home can potentially impart the most character and make it feel complete, writes Sarah Pickette.

FLOORING : a fresh approach

The more common flooring options may be well known to you, but there are also some new and innovative materials you might not have considered.

Perfectly formed

In this compact Melbourne apartment, a family-focused makeover delivered on practicality and style.