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InteriorsThis New Design Studio Curates, Sources + Procures Furnishings For You!Collingwood-based FURNISHD takes the stress out of furnishing your home, by doing all the work for you!
InteriorsAn Artful Renovation In Sydney’s First Warehouse ConversionOriginal features are once again the hero of this converted warehouse apartment renovated by Studio Noakes in The Watertower building.
InteriorsHow This Marrickville Home Squeezed A Serene Bedroom Into An Old AtticFolk Studio created a surprising parent's retreat with a pink-tiled bathroom in the attic of this once-cramped family home.
InteriorsHow To Create A Cocooning Autumnal Bedroom RetreatInterior decorator Lauren Egan shares her top tips for creating a bedroom you wont want to leave with toasty colours, interesting shapes, plenty of texture.
Interiors8 Unexpected + Timeless Colour Combos To Try At HomeWe've rounded up eight tried and tested colour combinations — some are timeless, some are unexpected, all are guaranteed to please.
Interiors14 Incredible Bathrooms That Play With Colour + TextureSee some of the best colourful bathrooms that will inspire your next renovation!
InteriorsA First-Home Buyers' Renovated Gem, Filled With Vintage FindsFind out how a Melbourne couple turned their run-down weatherboard into this Japanese-inspired, cosy family home.
Design EyeAchieving A Moody 'London Look' Interior, With Gillianne GriffithsThis Melbourne home has been revamped with London-inspired interiors by Studio Griffiths — find out how to get this sophisticated look.
InteriorsA California Bungalow That Changes With The SeasonsMalvern East house by Pipkorn Kilpatrick brings the outdoors via a new addition that invites ever changing dappled light and garden views.
InteriorsHow To Pick The Perfect White Paint Colour For Your HomeFrom warm shades suited to period architecture, to cool tones for contemporary spaces, discover the perfect white paint colour for your home.
InteriorsSee The Brilliant + Bold Finalists From The 2024 Dulux Colour Awards!The finalists for the 38th annual Dulux Colour Awards have been revealed! See our favourite residential projects.
InteriorsThe Colourful California Bungalow Of Designers Bonnie And NeilBonnie and Neil co-founders Bonnie Ashley and Neil Downie share a look inside their eclectic California bungalow in Melbourne.
InteriorsRenovation Diaries: Inside Art Director Annie Portelli’s Bathroom TransformationTDF art director Annie Portelli reveals how her serene bathroom came together, along with a budget breakdown of all the costs!
KitchensThis Alternative To Engineered Stone Just Got A Luxury UpgradeAustralia says goodbye to engineered stone this year, but what are the alternatives? We explore a new range of versatile benchtop solutions from Laminex.
InteriorsHow These First Homebuyers Built Their Dream Family HouseFirst homebuyers Meg and Will Lewis worked with Boutique Homes to design and build a property personalised for their young family.
ArchitectureAn 1860s Terrace Home Injected With Light + JoyA comprehensive renovation by David Boyle Architects by Smith + Levine has introduced natural light from above into this 1860s Glebe terrace.
StaysThis 1960s Coastal Getaway Brings The French Riviera To Phillip IslandLe Cabanon is a new coastal getaway on Phillip Island that pays homage to Le Corbusier's World Heritage-listed 1951 beach shack.
InteriorsHow To Create A Dreamy, Light + Bright Kitchen In Your HomeOur top tips for creating a kitchen that's light and calming — featuring lots of timber, tonal neutrals, and classic pieces!
Interiors10 Of Our Favourite (Perfectly Styled) Small KitchensSee some of our favourite kitchens of all time, and tips on how to make a big impact in a small space!
InteriorsThis One-Bedroom Sydney Apartment Is Made For EntertainingHow interior designers JAM unlocked space for entertaining— without extending the floor plan — in this 50 square metre Surry Hills apartment.
InteriorsTDF's Guide To Kitchen Cabinetry, Handles + Benchtops For Every StyleCreate the kitchen of your dreams with new cabinetry, handles, and benchtops added to The Design Files Design Directory!
InteriorsBefore + After: A Melbourne Apartment's Milanese-Inspired Kitchen RenovationThis cute inner-city kitchen was inspired by Milan's relaxed elegance and aperitivo hours — see the before and after photos!
InteriorsHow To Create A Sense Of 'Eclectic Luxury' At HomeInterior designer Brahman Perera shares his top tips for designing an interior that's beautifully polished, but not overly curated.
Interiors9 Australian Interior Designers + Decorators Taking On Small RenovationsLooking for a professional who can renovate just your living room, kitchen or perhaps a bathroom? Here are some of our favourite local studios who can help!
InteriorsA Playful Sydney Home Reimagined With New Art Deco DetailsA double-brick period home has been transformed into a thoughtful art deco-inspired abode with cruise-line flair.
InteriorsBefore + After: A Dated East Geelong Cottage Turned Tonal Family HomeSee how this 1920s cottage has been renovated for modern living, without losing its quaint heritage charm.
Interiors5 Failsafe Styling Tips From A Serial RenterMake a temporary rental property feel like your own personalised home with these styling tips from serial renter and designer Tilly Barber.
InteriorsHow A Three-Year Renovation Revived This Enchanting 1950s WeatherboardDesigner Shelby Lenehan has beautifully restored the soul and art deco charm of this Geelong home — on a limited budget.
InteriorsHow To Perfect A Warm, Wabi-Sabi Style InteriorInterior designer Kim Kneipp shows us how to create warm and inviting interiors where everything has a place yet nothing is too 'perfect'.
Interiors5 Common Mistakes You're Making In Your Living Room, And How To Avoid Them!Are you falling for one of these common mistakes? Interior Lauren Li gives us the 101 on living room styling.
InteriorsGive Your Bedroom A Summer Refresh With These 4 Simple Styling TipsWe’ve pulled together our top tips for giving your bedroom a refreshing summer transformation with a few of our favourite pieces!
InteriorsA Soulful, Mid-Century-Inspired Renovation Of A Coastal Family HomeWith a focus on natural textures and a warm palette, Kate Harry of Fabrikate has helped transform this once run-down mid-century abode into a welcoming family home.
InteriorsNew York Meets Sydney In This Wonderfully Eclectic Beachside HomeFlack Studio has created a wonderfully eclectic family home that brings a New York edge to its dreamy Sydney location.
InteriorsInside A Family's Very Stylish + Sophisticated Backyard StudioRather than a traditional extension, Brave New Eco replaced the unused garage of a Melbourne family home with this clever garden studio.
InteriorsHow To Embrace Artful, Lived-In Interiors With Modern Scandi StyleInterior designer Leigh Ellwood shares her styling tips for creating spaces that are modern but not too contrived or 'new'. Discover modern Scandi style here!
Interiors7 Unforgettable Before + After Transformations From 2023!If you’re looking for inspiration for your next renovation project, these seven incredible ‘before and after’ transformations are just the thing.
InteriorsThis Eclectic Beach House Is An Ode To The Australian SummerThis Portsea holiday home oozes 'low-key luxury' and warmth after a playful renovation — and you can stay there too!
InteriorsA Playfully Chic Sydney Victorian Home With Hints Of PinkCheckmate House by Folk Studio brings a contemporary edge to a Victorian home in Sydney's inner west.
InteriorsBefore + After: A Sunny Yellow Kitchen For A Victorian CottageThis 138-year-old Melbourne cottage has been refreshed with pops of yellow in a careful bathroom and kitchen renovation.
InteriorsA Country Resort’s Eye-Catching ‘French Mediterranean’ RenovationThis eclectic riverside venue has been recently transformed by Studio Barbara.
InteriorsSay ‘Oui’ To Layered Interiors With Modern Cottage-Meets-Parisian StyleThis eclectic style channels French flair with a cosy cottage twist. Discover the secrets to perfecting this look here!
InteriorsA Country-Style Reimagining Of A Bayside Melbourne HomePipkorn Kilpatrick are the masters of creating timeless interiors that enrich their clients’ lives, as seen in this Hampton home renovation.
InteriorsAn ‘Unliveable’ Retro Apartment Turned Playful + Personal HomeHow Nina Siska transformed this once-dilapidated pad into an eclectic dream home, with a bold peachy kitchen. See the before and afters!
InteriorsAn Ashgrovian Queenslander With A Mediterranean FeelSummer holidays in Corsica inspired this 1920s Ashgrovian Queenslander renovation designed by the French homeowner.
InteriorsHow To Be Besties With Bold ColourBold use of colour isn't just for those with maximalist tendencies. WOWOWA Interior designer Ruby Shields shares her colour-loving tips!
InteriorsInside A Cosy Sydney Home With 'Mid-Century Sensibilities’Deep shades of red, terracotta, and blue have bought a modern spin to the warm interiors of this 70s home.
InteriorsHow To Get TDF’s Dream Beach House Style At HomeWe've pulled together some style inspiration for our dream beach house. Discover how to get the look here!
StaysA Restful, Japanese-Inspired Stay In HobartBook your stay at the Japanese-inspired Provider House — the new accommodation from Provider Store in the Hobart bush.
Interiors10 Popular Kitchen Benchtop Options, Compared!Wondering how and why to avoid engineered stone in your kitchen renovation? Here is our explainer with nine great benchtop alternatives!
InteriorsA Family’s Classic Mid-Century Beach House, Playfully ReimaginedPlayful interiors and pops of colour gently bring this 50s-60s Mornington Peninsula beach house into the modern day.
InteriorsEdwina Glenn On Designing An Elevated Home, With Kids in The Mix!Interior architect Edwina Glenn shares her secrets to balancing elegant, timeless design with realistic liveability. Find out how here.
InteriorsInspired by YSG: How To Achieve Global Eclectic StyleWe dive deep into the distinctive, multi-layered aesthetic of one of Australia’s most celebrated interior designers, Yasmine Ghoniem of YSG.
Interiors8 Of Our Most Popular Homes EVER + How To Get The Look!To celebrate the launch of the TDF Directory, we revisit some of our most-loved homes and reveal how to get the look.
InteriorsA Modernist Beaumaris Home's Textural Kitchen RenovationHannan House 2 is one of Melbourne's significant modernist gems, where the textural kitchen has been improved for the next generation.
InteriorsA Pretty In Pink 1890s Woollahra TerraceAn 1890s Victorian terrace in Woolahra gets a distinctly feminine makeover by Claudia Lambert Interiors and Jillian Dinkel.
Sustainable HomesHow A Melbourne Family Improved The Energy Rating Of Their Heritage Home By 160%!Sustainable renovations have turned this inefficient Melbourne heritage house into an all-electric, comfortable and beautiful family home.
InteriorsAnna Spiro’s Warm, Welcoming + Wild 1890s Melbourne HomeInside the interior designer and her husband Luke Warwick's richly-layered and restored Victorian home in Elsternwick, Melbourne.
InteriorsA Glamorous Reworking Of A 1940s Lower North Shore, NSW HomeDesign studio Kate Nixon have elevated a 1940s Sydney home, creating a ‘hidden world of quiet luxury.'
InteriorsAn Unconventional Brunswick Edwardian, Revamped With Bold Blue InteriorsBrave New Eco have transformed the quirky 'two-for-one' floorplan of this Edwardian family home with varying shades of blue and warm timber details.
InteriorsA Faithful Restoration Of A 1890s Worker’s Cottage In Mount KemblaLayers of paint have been stripped to reveal the original 130-year-old timber facade on this 1890s worker’s cottage in Mount Kembla, NSW.
InteriorsThis Family Home Brings A Slice Of Palm Springs To The Mornington PeninsulaThis new nostalgic build in Mount Martha offers a contemporary take on the iconic mid-century modern homes of Palm Springs.
InteriorsBefore + After: A Light + Airy 1970s Beach House TransformationRenovations by Katherine Charlton Design have unlocked the untapped potential in this 1978 Mornington Peninsula home with ocean views.
InteriorsGet The Look: Recreate The Studio Doherty x Laminex Nest Kitchen At HomeTake inspiration from the Nest kitchen designed by Studio Doherty for Laminex with this exact product breakdown.
InteriorsUnlocking Light + Space In One Of Sydney’s Tiniest 1830s Sandstone Homes!One of Sydney's smallest sandstone homes located on just 40 square metres has been restored and enhanced by Room on Fire.
InteriorsA Melbourne Terrace With Perfectly Eclectic, Italian-Inspired InteriorsVictoria House by Tali Roth is filled with old-world charm and eclectic interiors, inspired by English country homes and Italian aesthetics!
InteriorsA Multigenerational Auckland Home With Japanese Design InfluencesA serene renovation of a 1960s Te Atatū, Auckland home for a busy family of six.
InteriorsInside A Surprisingly Serene Melbourne Warehouse ApartmentInside Fitzroy's former chocolate factory, this cosy apartment draws inspiration from wine bars to create an unconventional family home.
Interiors4 Ways To Get The 'New French Look' At HomeAuthor, designer and interior columnist Lauren Li shares how to channel chic European style from her new book, 'The New French Look'.
InteriorsA Sweet Sydney Holiday Home, Refreshed With Pastel Pink InteriorsThis renovated Bundeena home captures the essence of a classic beach house, without the cliched coastal colour palette.
ArchitectureA 1950s House Transformed (But Not Extended) With A New Kitchen + Floor PlanHow architect Gab Olah completely changed this 1950s brick veneer Thornbury home, without adding an extension.
InteriorsA Light Contemporary Reworking Of A 1980s Brick + Timber HomeRather than completely overhauling the 1980s design of this South Warrandyte home, the owners instead sought to modernise a few key areas. See the transformation here.
Sustainable HomesA New Melbourne Family Home That Champions SustainabilityBooyong is an example of a beautifully-designed and highly-functional home that not only meets, but exceeds, new energy efficiency standards.
InteriorsThis Elegantly Restored Red-Brick Home Hides Endearing New InteriorsStudio May have breathed new life (and light!) into this charming Brunswick East family home, without the need for costly structural alterations.
InteriorsKaboodle Kitchen Releases New Colourful, Travel-Inspired Trends RangeExplore the new Trends Range featuring limited edition doors and panels by kaboodle kitchen and brought to life by Jono Fleming.
