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Introducing The Design Files Magazine ISSUE 01.

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

Artist Archer Davies Reimagines Historic Paintings In His New Exhibition, Theft

Archer Davies explores the work of historic European artists Edgar Degas, Diego Velázquez, and more in his new show, Theft.

The Game-Changing Builder-Architect Model Behind This Luxury Melbourne Home

InForm is a Melbourne-based integrated design and build practice making it easier to create an architect-designed home.

This Eclectic Sydney Home Feels Like A European Retreat

Combining influences from Greek beach clubs and old Italian villas, this house by Studio Noema makes every day a holiday.

A Barrister’s ‘Gently Energetic’ Brunswick Worker’s Cottage

Everything has changed in this Brunswick terrace, renovated by the owner Hannah Douglas with a dream team of collaborators and lots of advice from loved ones.

CDK Stone Opens An Impressive New Sydney Showroom

Leading stone supplier CDK Stone has opened a sophisticated new selection centre to help you find the perfect natural stone for your project.

How To Bring A Touch of The Mediterranean To Your Backyard This Summer

We reveal how to make your outdoor area feel like a holiday destination, thanks to 'minimal Mediterranean' styling!

Bella McGoldrick’s New Hyper-Real Art Exhibition Looks Good Enough To Eat

The still-life artist is holding her first solo show of hyper-real drawings and launching her new book this weekend.

A Family's Renovated '80s Beach House Inspired By Nostalgia

This once-simple holiday house draws inspiration from the owner's childhood memories to create a functional family home surrounded by nature.

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

An Outdoor Entertaining Area Transformed With 5 Tips

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

For Sale: A Designer’s House-Like Apartment With Harbour Bridge Views

1/25 Wolseley Road, Point Piper feels like a standalone house thanks to its private entrance and Sydney Harbour views... and it's for sale!

An Old-School Pizzeria Turned Artists' Studio In Sydney

Artist Eliza Gosse and architect Benjamin Jay Shand have turned an old Italian restaurant into a space for artists, writers, and architects.

A Tranquil Waterfront Property For Sale In East Gippsland

Perched on a picturesque cliff, this enchanting home in Nungurner, East Gippsland enjoys uninterrupted views of the lake and Bass Strait beyond.

A Refined Transformation Of A 1980s Sunshine Coast Townhouse

This once introverted 1980s townhouse has been completely gutted, making way for a sophisticated and uplifting home on the Sunshine Coast.

How ELLISON STUDIOS. Became A Cult-Favourite Design Brand

The co-founder of Australian furniture and homewares brand ELLISON STUDIOS. shares how the business found international success — without ever opening a retail store!

Our Favourite Kitchen Trends To Watch For In 2025

From vibrant yellow cabinetry, to statement stainless steel surfaces, these key trends will dominate kitchen design in 2025.

An Impressive Modern Farmhouse Clad In Corrugated Iron

Inspired by a collection of corrugated sheds, MRTN designed this farmhouse to match its rural surrounds.

This Art Deco-Style Building + Office Space Is For Sale In Newcastle

This mixed-use building features an elegant loft apartment above, with a commercial lease that brings in extra income below!

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A Shared South Yarra Apartment With An Eclectic, Parisian Feel

How housemates Nicole Williams and Ethan Wairau styled a 1920s South Yarra apartment with a mix of French, Scandi and Japanese influences.

How To Choose The Right Textural Rug For Your Home

Here's our guide to textural rugs and how to style them, as we take a look at the beautiful new collection from Armadillo.

Maison Balzac Opens New Boutique in Sydney!

The chic brand brings European flair to The Strand Arcade in Sydney’s CBD.

A Classic Fibro Beach Shack Reimagined For Sustainable Living

Ocean Grove House by Wiesebrock Architecture gives a quintessential '60s beach shack a sustainable makeover.

Inside A Barn Turned Art Gallery On The Mornington Peninsula

You can now visit artist Hannah Nowlan's new gallery space, located on a scenic Mornington Peninsula farm.

Penfolds Celebrates 180th Anniversary Year With French Flair!

Just in time for summer celebrations, Australian winemakers Penfolds have released a new Cuvée Brut Champagne to celebrate their 180th anniversary year.

This Sydney Terrace House Hides A Surprisingly Fun Renovation

House in Surry Hills by Studio George reveals bold colour-blocked spaces that bring a joyful energy to this old Victorian!

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How To Bring A Touch of The Mediterranean To Your Backyard This Summer

We reveal how to make your outdoor area feel like a holiday destination, recreating a relaxing ‘minimal Mediterranean’ look!

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How Clever Renovations Unlocked This Edwardian’s Untapped Potential

Once a mismatch of mid-century, Edwardian, and contemporary, this interior architect's family home is now cohesive and 'unexpected'.

Julia's Lemon Oregano Chicken + Grilled Zucchini Salad

Dinner is served with this easy-to-make and utterly delicious oregano lemon chicken with a fresh herb and zucchini salad!

A New Fitzroy North Home Designed For Ageing In Place

The owners of a Victorian cottage have downsized in their own backyard thanks to a new house by Austin Maynard Architects.

How Trial + Error Lead To This Enchanting Hillside Garden

After seven years of work, designer Louise Jones' half-acre block in Mount Dandenong reveals a sea of flowering natives.

This Light-Filled Modernist House In Kew Is For Sale

Calling all retro architecture fans: you could be the new owner of this late 1950s home in Melbourne's east.

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

The Fitzroy Warehouse Apartment Of Lune Croissanterie Founder, Kate Reid

Kate Reid invites us into her converted warehouse apartment, located in Fitzroy's former MacRobertson Chocolate Factory (which feels appropriate for a pastry chef!).

Escape To This Revived Retro Motel On NSW South Coast

A first look at NSW South Coast's newest boutique motel, Casita — where every room is like 'a little house'!

A Colour-Filled Family Home Renovation

This Balmain cottage by Altus Design Studio shows how to embrace bold colour and pattern in a functional way.

A Real Estate Agent’s Beloved 1970s Geelong Home

The brick and timber bones of this 1979 house have been repaired and enhanced — introducing a more open kitchen and playful use of colour.

10 Australian Galleries To Shop For Beautiful + Affordable Art

Whether your budget is $250 or $2000, these are our favourite places to shop for beautiful art that won't break the bank!

A Thoughtfully Renovated 1950s Gem Hits The Market In Mount Martha

Perched among the towering gum trees, this newly renovated modernist home invites the outside in.

Inside A New Coastal Retreat On The Fleurieu Peninsula

Mersea is a newly-built beach house stay in Port Willunga, South Australia that's good for the soul.

In The Roundhouse Co-Founder Alyce Tran’s Best Business Advice

In our latest podcast episode, Alyce Tran of In The Roundhouse shares how she built the successful tableware brand.

The Social Housing Project Giving Young Women A Safe Place To Live

Young women at risk of homelessness have found a new place to call home thanks to The Cocoon, an innovative social housing project in Melbourne.

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

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

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

How To Design A Warm + Down-To-Earth Kitchen

Brave New Eco founder Megan Norgate shares her top tips for creating a space that seamlessly brings together colour, pattern and texture.

Americana Meets Australian Bush Modernism In This Melbourne Home

Musicians Samantha Lombardi and Simon Torcasio have enhanced their 1960s Wattle Glen home with vintage-inspired styling and native landscaping.

A Fairfield Garden Designed To Look Beautiful In Every Season

This new garden by STEM Landscape Architecture and Design attracts attention from passersby and local wildlife.

Before + After: A Melbourne Share House Turned Dreamy ‘Grown-Up’ Home

Melbourne creative consultant Sally Tabart shares how she refreshed her Thornbury home — without making a single structural change.

A Hygge Home In Country Vic For Former Danish Expats

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

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 is the place they sing about' by Bobby Bowers, are open now!

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!

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