SMOOTH OPERATOR

FROM MARBLE THAT EVOKES THE MEDITERRANEAN TO POLISHED CONCRETE AND GEOMETRIC TILES, FLOORS THAT ARE FIRED, POURED OR QUARRIED ARE HOT PROPERTY

TREAD GENTLY

WITH ITS MYRIAD HUES, PILES AND TEXTURES, CARPET IS AN APPEALING AND COST-EFFECTIVE OPTION – AND NOT JUST IN THE BEDROOM

TIMELESS BEAUTY

A SOOTHING PALETTE OF MUTED, EARTHY SHADES AND A CHARMING PARED-BACK STYLE GIVES THIS HOME NEAR THE SEA A SENSE OF ENDURING ELEGANCE

JEWEL BOX

A LONG-AWAITED MAKEOVER TRANSFORMS A DESIGNER’S MELBOURNE ABODE INTO HER DREAM HOME

FINE GRAIN

TIMBER FLOORBOARDS INSTANTLY IMBUE A SPACE WITH GRAVITAS AND GRACE - AND THERE ARE PLENTY OF OTHER BENEFITS, TOO

BOOK EXTRACT: THE RETREAT

NESTLED IN A PICTURESQUE HAMLET, NORTH-WEST OF MELBOURNE, THIS CHARMING 1890s COTTAGE IS TRULY WHERE THE HEART IS FOR TALENTED CURATOR AND PHOTOGRAPHER MARNIE HAWSON

Raise Your Home To The Heights Of Relaxed Sophistication

Bold material selections and carefully considered decorative details raise this family home to the heights of relaxed sophistication

Soul Revival

By introducing a calm and cohesive aesthetic, an architect transformed her awkward californian bungalow into a stylish family home

Amazing Grace

Escaping the city is easy for this Sydney family who converted a tired cottage in the mountains into a welcoming luxe retreat

Tribute To Classic All-American Interiors

Interior designer and author Mark D. Sikes is back with a tribute to classic all-american interiors in his inspiring new tome more beautiful

To The Country

A farm-style sanctuary in the gold coast hinterland provides joy and space for this family of six and a welcome home for an ever-growing brood of chooks

Buyer's Guide: Terrific Tubs

From family friendly to wonderfully luxurious, beautiful baths come in all shapes and styles

Raise The Bar

With the rise of super-swish at-home cocktail lounges and exquisite wine rooms, who really needs to head out?

Creative Collection: Heart Of Glass

The kaleidoscopic work of melbourne-based glass artist Amanda Dziedzic is a sensorial experience of colourful proportions

Outdoor Expert: Golden Glow

The onset of winter doesn’t mean you have to farewell outdoor living – add warmth and atmosphere to your yard with the mesmerising glow of a flickering fire pit

10 Ways With $10,000

Updating your kitchen doesn’t have to cost a fortune – if you spend wisely you can create incredible impact, even on a low budget

Heritage Haven

A beautiful renovation has transformed this grand old manor into a contemporary family home full of cool character with hints of moroccan and nordic influences

TRUE COLOURS

SATURATED COLOUR AND PLAYFUL PATTERN ARE THE STARS OF THIS FABULOUS DESIGNER’S LATEST CREATION IN MELBOURNE

BLUE BLISS

CLASSIC DESIGN MEETS COSY COMFORT IN THIS ELEGANT COUNTRY HOME IN THE NSW SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS

Creative Collection: Tactile Passion

For ceramicist Mel Lumb, there’s no place she’d rather be than in her home studio playing with clay

Kitchens: Aspiration Alfresco

Cooking outside with friends and family is a signature joy of summer. Our expert guide has all you need to fire up the outdoor kitchen of your dreams

A Breath Of Fresh Air

With the soul of a queenslander and the style of a modern hamptons haven, this light-filled abode brings joy to a family of five

HB Expert: Best Dressed

A luxurious space brimming with stylish storage and a showcase for your precious pieces – dressing room dreams are made of this. Follow our designer guide to take you there

Bathrooms: Under The Wide Blue Sky

No need to wait for your next Island getaway to savour the joys of an outdoor shower – here’s how to create a tropical bathing oasis at home

HEART & SOUL

LIFE IS TOTALLY TRANSFORMED FOR ONE SYDNEY FAMILY WHEN THEY GAIN THE PERFECT SPACE AND A FABULOUS OUTLOOK

TRUE ROMANCE

THERE REALLY IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME FOR THIS YOUNG FAMILY, WHO HAVE BREATHED GLORIOUS NEW LIFE INTO THEIR MELBOURNE ABODE

HOME COMING

BUILT FROM AFAR, THIS MODERN FAMILY HOME IN SEASIDE PERTH COMBINES A LAID-BACK LIFESTYLE WITH SOPHISTICATED GLAMOUR

FRESH HAVEN

CLEVER UPDATES TURNED THE JADED EXTENSION OF A SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS COTTAGE INTO A SPECTACULAR, LIGHT-FILLED LIVING SPACE

Holiday Haven

Every day feels like a vacation for the clan who calls this chic spot in Coastal Northern NSW home

Kitchens: Cool Runnings

Is your fridge past its use-by date? Chill out with our buyer’s guide to finding the perfect model to suit your family. Plus, we take a fresh look at wine fridges