Home & Garden

‘Some gardens have a certain magic that is hard to capture in photos or put into words,’ says Matt Cantwell, creative director of landscape studio Secret Gardens. This is the case for one of his latest projects, located on a sprawling country in East Kangaloon. ‘The bird life is amazing,’ he says of the garden. […]

This quintessential 70s suburban brick home had all the shortcomings typical of its era — but with equal amounts of charm. The owners — jeweller Liz Ickiewicz and her husband — loved the robustness of the brown brick abode, and were particularly attached to the arched front porch. The ensuing renovation, designed by Fowler and

The 2025 Dulux Colour Forecast has revealed the trending colours we’re set to see more of next year. Led by the Dulux Colour Team — Colour and Communications Manager Andrea Lucena-Orr, Colour Manager Lauren Treloar and Colour Forecaster Stylist Bree Leech — the annual forecast takes into consideration year-round trends and current events to determine

Life Cycle by Steffen Welsch Architects is a perfect example of the transformative power of ‘quiet architecture’. ‘Our ethos [is] inspired by Austrian architect Hermann Czech’s notion of buildings as background,’ director Steffan Welsch says. ‘A building is a background for your life, so while it can be beautiful, it needs to be functional first

It was the neighbourhood that first attracted Myra Spencer and Jamie McGrane to their Northcote home. ‘We found the street to be beautifully quiet, and it was obvious that the residents had lived there a long time,’ says Myra, who is the founder of children’s clothing label Shrunk Store. ‘The sense of community was apparent

If — like us — you have a strong aversion to any space with harsh, overhead lighting, then you already know the importance of a good table lamp. There’s something so welcoming about walking into a room that’s bathed in a soft glow. And since they are generally quite compact in size, table lamps are

Previously owned by a Scottish opera singer, then the family of famed businessman Mark Foy for more than 50 years, this waterfront Sydney property has been a private slice of paradise since it was built in 1896. But in the hands of garden designer Richard Unsworth, the former caretaker’s cottage at Trincomalee is now available

Samantha Harrison, founder of the lingerie brand Primary, and her partner Andrew previously renovated an old house with a host of unexpected issues. When purchasing a new property in 2020, the couple didn’t have the time or budget to waste on unforeseen problems, so they opted for an architect-designed home in Glen Iris built in

For the past five years, Fiona Barrett-Clark has looked to the changing skies for inspiration to create her paintings. And unlike a photo of an incredible sunset (which never seems to capture the magical beauty of the real thing), Fiona knows how to do these ephemeral scenes justice. Her distinctive style of ‘pared-back realism’ is

This chalet was originally constructed as one of six adjoining, narrow homes for holiday goers visiting the snow in Mount Hotham, Victoria. Its design was simple and utilitarian, providing a place to sleep for dozens of guests every snow season. ‘It had taken a beating over time, both by the sheer number of people it