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Introducing The Design Files Magazine ISSUE 01.

Beautiful new Australian homes, apartments, gardens, creatives to watch and more!

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An Outdoor Entertaining Area Transformed With 5 Tips

Before + after! See how we transform three rooms with clever pieces of furniture from Koala.

6 Easy Ways To Inject Colour + Texture In A Coastal Bedroom

Styling A Kid’s Bedroom That Will Stand The Test Of Time

5 Simple Ways To Transform A Couple’s Pad Into A Stylish Family Home

Cabins in Scandinavia (where the owners previously lived) inspired the design of this new home in Victoria's Macedon Ranges.

A Hygge Home In Country Vic For Former Danish Expats

Art

TDF Collect Presents: ‘Surely, This Is The Place They Sing About’ by Bobby Bowers

Pre-sales for our last exhibition of the year, 'Surely, this must be the place they sing about' by Bobby Bowers, are open now!

On The Market

A Melbourne Architect’s ‘Dream Home’ Hits The Market

The colour-drenched Northcote home of WOWOWA Architecture directors Monique and Scott Woodward is for sale!

How To

Before + After: Styling A Kid’s Bedroom That Will Stand The Test Of Time

Here's our guide to creating the perfect kid's bedroom, complete with clever furniture from Koala.

Shopping

Our Favourite Chairs + Tables To Style The Ultimate Dining Room

Shop the TDF team's edit of dining chairs and tables, along with our advice for styling your space.

Olaver Architecture designed this new Melbourne house around a striking central courtyard and a suite of sustainable materials.

This Sustainable Home Brings The Outdoors In — In The Best Way

Gardens

How To Plant A Thriving Container Garden

Permaculture gardener Connie Cao shares how to use pots and containers to grow fresh produce from your own home.

Visit Our TDF Magazine Pop-Up Shop This Saturday + Grab A Free Gelato!

To celebrate our new print magazine, we’re holding a pop-up shop so you can buy Issue 01 and enjoy a free gelato from Pidapipó!

A joyous renovation by Burns McCrave Design has introduced colour, life, and functionality to this contemporary holiday home.

A Joyful, Cheeky Interior For A Cape Paterson Townhouse

ELLISON STUDIOS.' new concept space in Sydney is a masterclass in how to make large, open spaces feel cosy and inviting.

How To Recreate ELLISON STUDIOS.’ Warm + Nostalgic Apartment Style At Home

On The Market

This ‘Industrial Chic’ Four-Storey Home Is For Sale In Fitzroy

The unique family home features four bedrooms, two outdoor terraces, and the best of inner-city living!

Studio Visit

This Interior Designer Makes Beautiful Weavings After Hours

Claudia Bloxsome is an interior designer by day, and a masterful weaver by night. See inside their Melbourne studio!

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A statement ‘pod’ clad in copper, mirrored, metal laminate has transformed this tiny St Kilda studio apartment.

A ‘Jewellery Box’ Transformation Of A 1970s Studio Apartment

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Podcast

How Baina Turned The Humble Towel Into A Designer Must-Have

In our latest podcast episode, we chat to the best friends and founders of uber cool towelling brand Baina.

Architect Richard Wiesebrock designed every detail of this Lara home specifically to suit his parents and sister.

A Generous Regional Home Designed By + For Family

Climate

This Energy Expert Is Optimistic About Australia's Renewable Energy Future + You Should Be Too!

Acting CEO at Hydro Tasmania Erin van Maanen debunks some common myths about renewable energy, and why she's optimistic about Australia's future!

Utilitarian design and wabi-sabi meet in this rented Carlton apartment, styled with vintage pieces.

A 1970s Apartment Made Wabi-Sabi Home

Pops of orange and textural materials have turned this lacklustre Sydney home into a joyful and functional abode.

A Playful Redesign Of A 137-Square-Metre Semi-Detached Home

A popping pastel kitchen renovation that celebrates terrazzo, tiles, and tunes.

A Personality-Packed Kitchen Transformation

Shopping

How To Design A Bathroom With A Warm Rosy Palette

Blushing pinks, deep reds and terracottas are the perfect tonal palette for a bathroom with a flattering warm glow. See how to get the look!

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Get The Look

Duet Basin Sink Hob Mixer Set High →

Tiento

Namib Tile series →

Robert Gordon Interiors

Clay 350 Ceramic Above Counter Round Basin →

Studio Visit

The Joyful Beachy Ceramics Of Anna Tronson

Anna Tronson’s first ceramics collection is adorned with delightful ocean creatures!

Robert Gordon + Country Road's New Collab Of Must-Have Ceramics

The two iconic Australian brands have launched a limited-edition collab featuring must-have ceramic pieces for your next dinner party.

This 1960s Melbourne apartment makeover by Healy Ryan Architects leans into its original features.

Original Features Are The Hero Of This 1960s Apartment Renovation

This beautiful home in Victoria's surf coast was designed to be enjoyed by all ages, all year round.

A Multigenerational Beach House, Elevated Among The Treetops

How Circle Studio Architects saved and uplifted an Edwardian house in Melbourne's inner west.

A Light, Bright, + Flowing Edwardian Makeover

Renovation Diaries: Seasoned and first-time renovators share their top tips and budget breakdowns!

Renovation Diaries: A Compact Melbourne Apartment's $67k Makeover

The Cost Of A Colourful Scandi-Inspired Kitchen

A Sustainable DIY Apartment Transformation

Inside Art Director Annie Portelli’s Bathroom Transformation

Prepare yourselves folks, Julia Busuttil Nishimura says this is one of the best things she's ever made!

Save 15% On The Entire B&B Italia Collection At Space Furniture

Space Furniture is offering an exclusive 15% saving on all B&B Italia furniture orders for one month only.

Food

Julia's Rhubarb, Raspberry + Pistachio Tart

On The Market

This Bushland Escape Is For Sale In A Little-Known Victorian Town

Located about 90 minutes from Melbourne, this architectural home captures incredible sweeping views.

Dulux's Famous Washable Paint Just Got An Upgrade

Find out how you can keep your walls looking fresh with Dulux’s new and improved Wash&Wear paint.

Brie Leon founder Janine Zafra and James Tesoriero live in a renovated Marrickville terrace that's full of surprises.

A Sydney Family Terrace For ‘Minimalists On The Go’

This kitchen in a sustainable co-housing development has been given a gentle redesign by Kim Kneipp Studio to improve its functionality and storage.

A Japanese-Inspired Kitchen For A Uniquely Sustainable Home

This newly built Mornington Peninsula home was designed to look like a mid-century modern motel, with an Australiana twist!

This Palm Springs-Inspired Beach House Is What Retro Dreams Are Made Of

Kiamba Valley Farmhouse is a project that both reimagines, and pays tribute to, original Queenslander homes.

Queenslander Meets Farmhouse In This Remarkable Sunshine Coast Home

This Visionary Engineer Has A Plan To Fight Climate Change + Save Households Money

This Ultra-Comfy Sofa Bed By Koala Does It All

Koala’s newest design is a cute sofa by day and a surprisingly comfy queen-bed by night!

Head to the Climate section for sustainable homes and expert advice on passive design, solar power and more.

Lucy's Renewable Energy Deep-Dive At Tarraleah Hydropower Station!

Clever Ways To Save Energy In A Weatherboard Home — On A Budget!

How Connie Cao Can Reduce Her Home Energy Bill To Just $250 A Year!

How To Save Energy In A First-Home Buyers’ Brunswick Cottage

Studio Visit

This Melbourne Designer Creates Seriously Sleek Stainless-Steel Furniture

The maker behind furniture brand Malli meticulously handcrafts every piece from stainless steel.

Upgrade Your Outdoor Furniture With 20% Off In Good Company

Shop In Good Company’s entire collection of outdoor furniture and homewares at 20% off — for a limited time only!

norsuDesign co-owner Natalie Wheeler renovated her family home, and documented the entire process to inspire others!

A Designer’s Perfectly Pastel California Bungalow Makeover

In a new podcast episode, builder Mark van Haandel shares why Passive Houses are more sustainable, energy efficient and healthier to live in.

Ellison Studios' First IRL Concept Space Is Like A Dreamy Apartment

The brand’s curated Instagram feed has come to life in their first-ever concept space in Sydney!

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Podcast

5 Reasons To Consider Building A Passive House

This off-the-plan apartment in Melbourne’s inner city has been brought to life in a renovation by Brave New Eco.

Before + After: An Off-The-Plan Apartment Transformed With Clever Timber Joinery