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The Design Files is Australia's most popular design blog. We cover real Australian homes, all kinds of architecture, expert advice on interiors, garden design, art, food, and more. We are a team of women with a highly engaged community of readers and a passion for original content, high-quality photography, videography, and writing.
The Design Files
12h ago
A Designer’s Joyful Family Townhouse Is For Sale In Clifton Hill On The Market
by Christina Karras
Artedomus tiles. Brass handles by Superfront. Tapware by Astra Walker. CDK Stone ‘Verde Fusion’ granite benchtops. Kitchen door painted in Dulux Balsam Pear. Photo – Armelle Habib for Sunday Life
The open-plan living and dining area seamlessly connects to the kitchen. Photo – Armelle Habib for Sunday Life
Artwork by Michael Vale via James Makin Gallery. Behruz Studio rug. Sideboard from Syber’s Vintage Bazaar. Vintage blur chair. Photo – Armel ..read more
The Design Files
22h ago
How A Cleverly Converted Garage Transformed This Adelaide Family Home Architecture
by Christina Karras
Heywood Ranch is a renovation by Adelaide architectural and design firm Das Studio. IKEA Dining Table. Pedrali chairs. Muuto pendant lights. Eccola carafe and glasses on dining table. Beacon Lighting surface mounted downlights.
A deck links the front yard to the new dining space.
The former garage has been transformed. Eco Outdoor Bluestone Crazy Paving flooring. Dowel Jones barstool. Alessi kettle on cooktop.
Polytec Boston Oak Timber joinery and shelf, Made Measure handles ..read more
The Design Files
2d ago
This Playful Modernist Home Is A Masterclass In Retro Restoration Architecture
by Christina Karras
Stafford Heights Modern is a restoration and renovation of a 1960s home.
The original high set chamfer board house has been reimagined with retro details.
Stacked over the original garage, the second floor now features an extended balcony and new dining space.
The living room.
Owner Lisa and her dog Nala love how natural light and breeze flows throughout the floorplan.
The house was mostly painted white to highlight the natural surrounds.
Abet Laminati ‘860 SEI’ was ..read more
The Design Files
3d ago
An Artist’s 1970s Log Cabin, Passed Down From Grandma Homes
by Lucy Feagins, Editor
Framed watercolour by Adam Lee. Mark Tuckey Oak Tripod dining table. Takahashi Asako 170 Oak dining chairs. Mud Australia platter and pebble bowl. Vintage Wedgewood Halley’s Comet plate. Inax Format tiles on bench from Artedomus.
Laurine and Adam Lee with Primrose the English cocker spaniel inside their Macedon Ranges home. Radial Timber ceiling. RMS Natural Stone slate flooring. Original restored Stegbar windows.
Framed ‘Zim Zum’watercolour by Adam Lee. ‘Zim Zum is probably one of my most treas ..read more
The Design Files
4d ago
Before + After: A Stylish Transformation Of A 75m² Home Interiors
by Amelia Barnes
Cedar Cottage is a renovated 75-square-metre home in McKinnon, Melbourne. ‘Moment of Summer’ by Matt Arbuckle (2023) via Diane Singer. ‘A Path’ by Kate Wallace (2023) via Lon Gallery. Various objects via Ma House Supply Store. IXIA Vase by Hattie Molloy.
The exterior envelope of the petite 75-square-metre weatherboard cottage has been untouched, but A.mi were able to unlock the space by opening up the previously partially enclosed kitchen and removing a hallway linen closet.
‘Moment of Su ..read more
The Design Files
4d ago
7 Australian Architects Taking On Projects Under $500k Architecture
by Christina Karras
Northcote House by Lisa Breeze Architects. Note: this project was less than $500,000 at the time of construction, but would be over that budget today given rising building and material costs. Photo – Catherine Schusler
Coburg House by Lisa Breeze Architects. Note: this project was less than $500,000 at the time of construction, but would be over that budget today given rising building and material costs. Photo – Caitlin Mills
North Fitzroy House by Lisa Breeze Architects. Photo – Catherine Schusl ..read more
The Design Files
5d ago
A Redesigned Extension With Nostalgic Allure Interiors
by Amelia Barnes
Derby House by Within Studio is a reworked extension of a Shenton Park, Perth home. Iva Stool by Grazia & Co.
The existing 78 square metre extension was reconfigured without altering the exterior envelope. Iva Stool by Grazia & Co.
The green quartzite kitchen is the focal point, complemented by timbers, leathers, and metals chosen for their ability to mature and develop a rich patina and story over time.
Top left painting ‘My Ngurra’ by Jean Norman. ‘Ocean Park’ print by Richard Diebenkorn. August T ..read more
The Design Files
5d ago
8 Excellent Places To Shop For Mum This Mother’s Day! Mother's Day Shopping Guide
by Christina Karras
In The Roundhouse Duck Egg Blue Scallop Dining Set. In The Roundhouse Pink & Green Stripe Cutlery Set. In The Roundhouse Pink & Green Cutlery Set. Photo – Courtesy In The Roundhouse
In The Roundhouse White Scallop Dining Set. In The Roundhouse Pale Pink and Silver Geometric Plate 1. In The Roundhouse Pale Blue and Silver Geometric Plate 2. In The Roundhouse Pale Pink and Silver Foil Bowl. In The Roundhouse Pale Blue and Silver Bowl. Photo – Courtesy In The Roundhouse
In The ..read more
The Design Files
1w ago
A Victorian Terrace Renovation That Champions Patterned Tiles Interiors
by Amelia Barnes
Eat.bathe.live were engaged to transform the extension of this Carlton North terrace and add a new storey above.
The designers introduced a bold feature tile in the new dining area (replacing a former bedroom), which not only creates visual impact, but overcomes discrepancies in the flooring between the new and older parts of the home.
Leather on the banquette seat has a distressed finish that references the texture of the exposed brick wall behind.
‘This is actually the back wall of the o ..read more
The Design Files
1w ago
Julia’s One-Pan Saffron Chicken With Potatoes + Olives Food
Julia Busuttil Nishimura
One-pan saffron chicken with potatoes and olives, served with a red onion and sumac salad.
It’s the kind of dinner you can quickly pop in the oven and forget about until it’s time to serve.
This salad is inspired by Biwaz, a Syrian parsley and onion salad often served with grilled meats.
One-pan dishes are truly heroes in the kitchen. Less washing up, more flavour and often not a lot of hands-on cooking time.
Here, it’s a fragrant chicken dish with potatoes, saffron and olives. The lemon permeate ..read more