Australian House & Garden

Australia's number one home design and decorating magazine, filled each month with gorgeous houses and gardens to delight in, homewares to covet and food to savour. Plus, you'll find loads of travel ideas, health and beauty news, expert advice and much, much more.

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YOUR H&G • I absolutely loved the Upcycling Chic feature (May). In a world of so much waste, we need to continue encouraging each other to see existing possessions in a new light. Learning how to fix, reuse and reinvent things is important to our future and wellbeing. There is nothing better than items that have a life and a story to tell of how they came about and were transformed. You can also show your own personality and character by upcycling. I love it! Mrs Hayes, Lilli Pilli, NSW

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Vive la EVOLUTION • When a landscape designer and his family decided to put down permanent roots, it was the perfect time to plant a spectacular garden.

LIFE & STYLE • Anthony shares some firsts and favourite things.

Decorating • SOAK UP THESE IDEAS FOR DREAMY BATHROOM SUITES

Bathe IN GLORY • Statement fittings, complemented by elegant accessories, set the scene for the ultimate spa-at-home sanctuary.

Treasure SEEKER • Beautiful things are always on Lynda Gardener’s radar, so it’s fitting that her car is an absolute gem, writes motoring expert, Elise Elliott.

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GRAND DESIGN • A dramatic entry can be achieved with a couple of key purchases and some fortuitous finds.

CHEQUERBOARD • Lift your game with graphic pieces for a winning look that’s outside the square.

BOYS’ OWN • You can have some fun when designing children’s rooms, but make them spaces they can grow into, advises the trio from Three Birds Renovations.

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Houses • STUNNING HOMES FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE

Dressed to IMPRESS • Spacious and super stylish, this Brisbane home embraces an atmospheric mix of dramatic tones and earthy finishes.

THIS IS THE LIFE

THE SOURCE • Tailored furnishings and elegant shapes are key in an interior that honours the classic.

OPTIONS OPEN • What started as a quick decorating job grew into a full-scale overhaul that saw this Sydney home embrace the potential of its lovely location.

THIS IS THE LIFE

THE SOURCE • Muted tones meet unfussy shapes to create a look that will stand the test of time.

LIGHT FANTASTIC • A new layout, generous openings and a strategically placed void were key to drawing this dark, south-facing Sydney semi into the light.

THIS IS THE LIFE

THE SOURCE • Choose covetable pieces with clean lines that sit lightly with streamlined architectural detailing.

WORK OF ART • This versatile Melbourne home readily switches from a grand gallery for the owner’s paintings and sculptures to an inviting sanctuary for family life.

THIS IS THE LIFE

THE SOURCE • Curate a collection of sculptural pieces for elevated appeal in gallery-like spaces.

Heart-melting moments • Built on Sydney’s north-west outskirts, this luxe resort-style home is anchored by the Australian bush.

THIS IS THE LIFE

THE SOURCE • Tactile, neutral pieces enhance poolside glam and create a feeling of laidback luxe.

Future VISION • A forward-thinking renovation has delivered a home that’s just right in the present too.

THIS IS THE LIFE

THE SOURCE • Embrace gem tones, natural stone and texture to create a glamorous and timeless feel.

Gardens • PLANT-FOCUSED SPACES THAT...