KICKING GOALS

When this footballing family went into lockdown interstate, a trusted relative stepped in to help create their dream home – with winning results.

FREE AND EASY

Applying an artist's eye for colour and using a naturalistic plan, landscape designer and gardener Tim Pilgrim creates a cottage garden inspired by the loose beauty of meadows and prairies.

Carla Middleton

This Sydney architect is driven by the simple but life-enhancing belief that your home should be your happy place.

Peace Seeker

In this extract from her new book, landscape designer Fiona Brockhoffshares the story of the garden at a serene lakeside charmer on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula.

A NEW VIEW

Being receptive to her architect’s ideas has reaped huge rewards for the owner of this home in Ballarat, Victoria.

STATES OF GRACE

A humble country cottage has grown to become an American-inspired entertainer’s dream, where family and friends are welcomed with open arms.

AGE APPROPRIATE

Heritage at the front and contemporary at the rear, this home in regional Victoria casually and confidently blends decades of trends.

HEAD FOR THE HILLS

A salve for hectic pace of city life, this lodge-style home on the NSW Central Tablelands wraps its owners in comfort and beauty.

ITS OWN TALE

Stories of people and place have informed the warm approach the owners of this home in country Victoria took to their renovation.

GLOBAL ROAMING

Past and present, plus travels far and wide, are all interwoven in the exquisitely detailed home of textile designer Tigger Hall.

THE WHITE MOVE

A beautiful blend of classic and contemporary helped bring this Victorian-era terrace in Sydney out of its time warp.

Stephanie Kelly Gordine

The director of the Sydney and Melbourne Affordable Art Fairs is driven by a passion for art and the desire to make it accessible for all.

HISTORY IN THE MAKING

Sensitively blending Federation architecture with Scandi style, this Sydney home showcases the best of both.

LIGHT FANTASTIC

Wrapped around a light-trapping central courtyard, this Sydney home has been designed to deliver the feel of a breezy Balinese getaway.

HAPPY PLACE

Interior designer Katie Sargent made light work of transforming a Melbourne semi into a home where her family could flourish.

Fresh spin - LOVELY LAUNDRIES AWASH WITH IDEAS

Imagine having a spacious, luxe laundry like this one, which connects seamlessly with the rest of the home... For the details on this, and many more inspirational washing zones, turn the page.

FRENCH OPEN

Treasured memories of times abroad inspired the aesthetic of this cottage in the NSW Southern Highlands.

ENTERTAINER'S DREAM

Channelling a little Euro chic paid handsome rewards at this home on Sydney's Northern Beaches.

Gardens - MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW

The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show (MIFGS) made a triumphant return to Carlton Gardens this year, following a two-year Covid-induced hiatus. And plant lovers turned out en masse to celebrate, with more than 100,000 people attending the five-day botanical extravaganza. As always, the biggest crowd-pleasers were the meticulously designed display gardens by a who's who of garden designers from around the country, including a guest appearance by 2022 Australian of the Year, Dylan Alcott. On the following pages, we showcase some of the medal-winning designs...

50 luxe escapes

Beautiful, blissful and utterly unforgettable, these dream destinations are waiting to take your booking.

ART AND SOUL

An exuberant celebration of maximalism, Sydney architect Richard Archer's terrace is brimming with special finds that reflect moments in an enchanted life.

TALKING POINTS

A natural palette and layers of thoughtful details add to the story of this forever home.

NEXT LEVEL

Just a stone's throw from the beach, this contemporary home for a young family is all about laidback living, sandy feet and all.

PERFECT HARMONY

A complete garden overhaul helped transform this newly renovated Sydney house into one totally fabulous package.

LAWN & ORDER

Wanting to transform their garden into a place to welcome guests, this young family opted for a neat, calming space that connects with the indoors.

ALL FOR ONE

To achieve a coherent renovation that would please three generations, a Sydney couple turned to an interior designer who knew their home almost as well as they did.

Refreshing MEMORIES

With the help of an architect friend, this cherished Mornington Peninsula weekender has been revitalised for a new generation’s enjoyment.

SOLID GOLD

Seeking a home their family could grow into, the owners of this Canberra property found the solution in a timeless design...

High impact

Bronze highlights deliver eye-catching drama in this Sydney apartment.

Time for a CHANGE

Focusing on their business meant a Sydney couple put home renovations on hold, but the pandemic gave them space to step back and invest in their immediate surrounds.