Hovering high above the Great Ocean Road sits a black robust structure hidden among the gum trees. Its aluminium-clad exterior serves as a practical response to the high bushfire rating in the area, while an asymmetrical building envelope explores different levels, angles and roof lines, maximising not just the views but complementing the steep landscape… The post An intimate look inside a Modern Australian Beach House appeared first on Hunting for George | Home, Design and Lifestyle Inspiration ..read more

A converted 1970s school bus is now a tiny retro retreat for four friends in the Otways. Surrounded by gum trees and set privately at the end of a long country road in the Otways lies Gloria. A restored 1970s school bus transformed not to its former glory but into something much more special.  … The post Turning a school bus into a tiny home in the Otways appeared first on Hunting for George | Home, Design and Lifestyle Inspiration ..read more

Perched on top of a hill, two timber structures clad in ironbark overlook 80 acres of rolling green hills. One building is a dedicated shed while the other is home to a young family of four. The owners wanted the exterior of their home to capture the iconic essence of the Australian shed but this… The post A luxurious country retreat. Modern Farmhouse Home Tour appeared first on Hunting for George | Home, Design and Lifestyle Inspiration ..read more

On the back of a 1968 Dodge D5N truck is a surprisingly spacious one-bedroom home. Unlike most motor homes this unique cedar house is a permanent and plush residence with no fixed address. For now, home is Connewarre on Victoria’s surf coast but as for five years from now anything is possible. Inspired by other… The post Converting a Truck into a Home! 1968 Dodge Truck House Tour appeared first on Hunting for George | Home, Design and Lifestyle Inspiration ..read more

Originally built as a bank in 1905, The Bowmont is known as ‘Federation Free Style’ in its design. An architectural term used to describe commercial buildings that adapted the Federation style of residential homes to larger buildings, without being constrained by rules or classical elements.  Set beside the Huon River in Franklin, the oldest township… The post Originally a bank in 1905, now a designer family home. The Bowmont, Tasmania appeared first on Hunting for George | Home, Design and Lifestyle Inspiration ..read more

Calling all interior designers and stylists, business owners and retailers! If you’re on the hunt for the latest in premium home furniture and decor then circle 3-6 August 2024 in your calendar! Reed Gift Fairs is coming to MCEC this August with a lineup of the hottest new design trends across homeware, furniture, decor and lighting. If you love nothing more than discovering new designer products then Reed Gift Fairs and their 450+ wholesale suppliers under one roof is probably the outing you need this winter. It’s not only endless aisles of floor-to-ceiling products but Reed Gift Fairs a ..read more

  I’ve always considered myself a city girl. I love being connected, busy and social. The fast pace of the city and its abundance of things to do always suited me just fine. And yet here I am, living on eight acres along the Great Ocean Road where the only things in abundance are cows. It’s not just me. More and more people are moving away from the city and this tree change is no longer reserved for hippies, retirees and hermits. These days a new type of individual calls the farm, coast, bush or mountains their home. Young professionals like myself are embracing life outside the city an ..read more

It is with great pleasure that I share my new book with you: RETREAT Inspired Homes & Ways of Living. From the bush to the beach and mountain ranges in between, Retreat: Inspired Homes and Ways of Living showcases 24 unique homes far from the city limits. No longer reserved for travellers and retirees, the great escape is a dream realised by many busy professionals who crave more space and a slower pace while maintaining their careers. Aside from the uniqueness of the homes, including a Balinese villa, a ski ranch in the Sonoran Desert and a converted bus called Gloria, Retr ..read more

There’s nothing a tin of paint and some well-chosen furniture can’t fix… well actually it can’t fix wonky floors but that problem is for another day. We transform our living room in our 1980s timber cabin with quick cosmetic fixes for an immediate upgrade. The before situation of the living room… And the very satisfying after… Living Room Makeover. Interior Styling: Lucy Glade-Wright. Photography: Jonno Rodd We kept things simple in this makeover to get the most done in the shortest amount of time (an impending baby will do that to you). Focusing on cleaning, patching and painting to create ..read more

Your favourite home lottery is back and we have exclusive access to take you behind the scenes on a full home tour of the latest Royal Melbourne Hospital Home Lottery home! Located in Hampton, Victoria and worth $5 Million, this design collaboration between Mazzei, Webster Architecture and Nathan Burkett Landscaping is laidback luxury at its finest. Take a closer look around and purchase your ticket to be in the running to win!   There’s beautiful consistency of considered materials throughout this home. Harmonious with its setting, this new home stands proud amongst ..read more