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When retirees Xin and Hong enlisted interior designer Jodie Carter to transform their 1890s home on Sydney’s Lower North Shore, it was always going to be an epic project, spanning multiple levels and several years. “It involved a complete gut and int

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Natural light is queen in this kitchen, courtesy of an elongated skylight, as well as an expansive picture window adjacent to the splashback. “The skylight brings the outside in, allowing natural light directly into the space,” says Mikayla Rose, pri

Dated black porcelain tiles and beige floors greeted interior designer Georgia Ezra of Studio Ezra when she first laid eyes on this main bedroom ensuite. A couple with three children had bought the Melbourne house and were eager to update it to refle

Erin Cayless, one of the founders of Three Birds Renovations, recently completed her bright and modern urban farmhouse. The luxurious Sydney abode is tailormade for family living and has warm, spacious interiors and an alfresco area, complemented by

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A quick glance at this dressing room suggests is has all the typical elements. Only on closer inspection is the ensuite revealed, neatly hidden by artful details. “We’ve taken the traditional expectations of what a bathroom should be and turned it in

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“The raked ceilings create a sense of grandeur,” says Amy. “When you enter the new extension from the bungalow at the front, you really experience the ‘wow’ factor.” V-groove panelling lining the ceiling creates a traditional look and feel, while als

For the 27th year, The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (MIFGS) has mesmerised visitors by transforming the picturesque Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens into a lush wonderland. Across the five-day event, the vibrant and enc

A high-end look was achieved with the monolithic Dogal Light Grey marble from Surface Gallery across the vanity bench, sinks, floor and above the mirror. This was accessorised with a Brodware ‘City Que’ basin mixer set in Chrome. Oak veneer cabinetry

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I love a bit of retail therapy. Even better when it’s from the comfort of my own home. Shopping online, I add everything I like to cart then edit it down to what I actually want to buy. It’s the digital version of taking clothes to the changeroom to

In keeping with the theme of the 2024 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (MIFGS), I thought I would take you into the exciting world of Show Gardens. For the past five years, I have worked behind the scenes at MIFGS alongside fellow desig

Is there anything more delicious than finding a sunny spot to warm you in the depths of winter? Whether it’s a sliver of sun in the bedroom, a skylight in an otherwise dark room, or a whole wall of windows to saturate a space with natural light. Perh

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Like many families who lived through the Covid lockdowns, Jess and Ed discovered a whole new appreciation for home life. With the arrival of their daughter Hazel, now three, they wanted to create a home that felt like a refuge, with some key musts on

When entering the Brisbane home of Lloyd Hodgkinson and his husband David, there are no prizes for guessing the couple aren’t minimalists. Greeted with a jungle of indoor plants, colourful walls, a profusion of pattern and antique finds, their person

When Olli Ella co-founderand director Chloe Brookman hops on the phone to catch up with Home Beautiful, she sounds like she’s been having a busy morning. “I’m laying tiles!” she says. “There’s a side of the house with original concrete slabs that we

Located in The Hills district on the semi-regional fringes of Sydney’s north-west, interior designer Antonina Scotti’s family home is the epitome of relaxed modernity. A five-bedroom, six-bathroom residence on a peaceful two-hectare block, Antonina s

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