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HOME OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2019 • It’s the final countdown!
cheese platters • To brie or not to brie? Here’s how to present your favourite fromage in style
bath mats • Prevent puddles with a good-looking post-shower treat for your feet
mint • More greyed-off than before, this fresh take on a classic hue is super easy to live with
borders • Defined outlines bring an architectural edge to furniture, accessories and textiles
outdoor rug & armchair • Exercise your exterior styling muscle by matching your seats with a hardy, handsome rug
paige northwood • Moving to the desert has inspired a new hands-on way of living and making art for this talented ceramicist and painter
RE-SET THE TABLE • Laying out a spread is back. Here are the tabletop looks everyone’s talking about
cult classic • Designer chairs aren’t always comfortable – which is why these two hip designs are so special
SUMMER ESCAPE • Long summer days and balmy nights call for spaces where you can relax, retreat and reconnect. Make your space the ultimate outdoor zone with Domayne.
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EAST COASTING • After a decade of living in a tiny New York apartment, space and big-city style were high on the agenda when this family returned to renovate their Sydney home
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BIG PLANS • With news that they were pregnant, a Melbourne couple ‘exploded’ their small renovation into a full-scale rebuild
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season to taste • While this Sydney house was lovely, the new owners wanted it to work all year round...
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PHOTO FINISH • EVERYTHING TELLS A STORY IN THE HOME OF THIS CREATIVE COUPLE ON STOCKHOLM’S ARTSY SÖDERMALM ISLAND
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More households are going natural with their swimming pool
light house • Instead of a classic coastal look, the owners of this northern Sydney home wanted a design that reflected its surroundings
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CLEAR VISION • The brief for this kitchen was warm yet minimal and functional yet beautiful and the result is exactly that
GOLD STAR • Going for bold with a teen-friendly prep area has allowed the main part of this kitchen to take on the role of entertainment zone
SMART CONNECTION • This contemporary addition to a traditional terrace combines practicality with style in a family-focused design
the $30k KITCHEN RENO • We break down the budget to find out where to spend – and how to save – in five key areas
THE BIG PICTURE • Builder Chris Lloyd of Amme Construction (ammeconstruction.com.au) shares his top three tips for keeping kitchen-renovation costs under control
KITCHEN & BATHROOM DESIGN SPECIAL
the $20k BATHROOM BLITZ • Style can be yours on a budget – just balance the splurge with ‘the save’
GENTLE WASH • Floor-to-ceiling tiles in soft green tones create a calming effect in this ethereal bathroom
GREY MATTERS • Three children and a busy life called for a thoughtful design to treat the owners of this Melbourne home
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ask an expert • Stylish solutions to all your design dilemmas from people in the know
I’VE ALWAYS WANTED... BREEZE BLOCKS • Versatile and back in vogue, here’s how to make these building...