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

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, restored by Edwin Fox Furniture. 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. ‘Zi ..read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Subtle Reimagining Of A Significant 1960s Multigenerational Home Architecture by Amelia Barnes Originally spanning two dwellings, this significant modernist home in Ivanhoe has been consolidated in a renovation by Jane Cameron Architects and Architect Hewson. The original property was prominent modernist architects Guilford Bell and Neil Clerehan during their 18 month partnership to suit multigenerational living, Now owned by the one family of four, the Beddison Swift House recently underwent a sympathetic renovation to combine its two residences (each with their own kitchen and l ..read more

How To Save Energy In A First-Home Buyers’ Brunswick Cottage Climate by Christina Karras Homeowners Gemma Portelli, Luke Talbot (and their dog Honey) stand with energy advisor Tim Forcey outside their Brunswick house. Tim assesses the entire property in a rigorous energy audit. A cosy corner in the rear living room. The main source of heating and cooling in the back of the house is this reverse-cycle air-conditioning unit. Tim always recommends checking the unit’s filter, and cleaning it regularly! Gemma looks at the ceiling’s insulation. Tim uses his thermal ..read more