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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GRACIOUS MANOR • Kate Cowen’s art-filled apartment is both a nourishing refuge and a sociable space that can swing into entertaining mode at a second’s notice.

LIFE & STYLE • Kate Cowen shares some firsts and favourite things...

Decorating • LEAN INTO LAYERED NEUTRALS FOR SOFTNESS AND WARMTH

COSINESS covered • Settle in, snuggle down and layer up with winter’s most irresistible looks. Gentle neutrals and warming fabrics work together in beautiful harmony.

SPACE MISSION • From hidden storage to clever multi-use pieces, here’s how to make the very best use of the room you have, writes Kate Nixon.

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Hard-working heroes • Whether it’s storage or extra functionality, these clever pieces will have you sorted.

Houses • LOVELY, LIGHT-FILLED HOMES, TAILORED TO PERFECTION

THE FLIP SIDE • It could have been a risky business, but ignoring the conventional rules about renovating for resale paid off handsomely for one Sydney couple.

THE SOURCE • In a tight inner-city home, opt for one hero piece and pair it with smaller accessories that pack a big design punch.

NEW TRADITION • Determined to protect their home’s distinctive heritage features, one Sydney family embarked on a sensitive renovation that balances old-world charm with contemporary confidence.

THIS IS THE LIFE

THE SOURCE • Heritage homes are best honoured with accessories that span the realms of classic and contemporary.

THE BEST OF BOTH • While the front of this house preserves its heritage charm, the new living area at the back is light and airy – with polished concrete, clean lines and lovely garden views.

THIS IS THE LIFE

THE SOURCE • Work the curves with pieces that will be all-round standouts in a white and airy home.

OPEN SECRET • It might be situated right on the city’s doorstep, but this light-filled harbourside haven feels a world away from Sydney’s hustle and bustle.

THIS IS THE LIFE

MASTER PEACE • Home to an artist and her family, this tranquil Brisbane sanctuary draws its design cues from the near natural world as well as faraway places.

THIS IS THE LIFE

INTO THE LIGHT • Presented with a dark and tired property, a designer worked her magic to create a bright and beautiful forever home.

THIS IS THE LIFE

SECOND TIME LUCKY • Striking original features finally have the chance to shine in this thoughtful renovation of a young family’s heritage home in Adelaide.

THIS IS THE LIFE

SOFT FOCUS • Located in a leafy Perth suburb, this ambient family retreat melds restful tones with a timeless quality.

THIS IS THE LIFE

PRACTICALLY PERFECT • Clever design inclusions have brought new warmth and a wonderful, user-friendly feel to this Sydney home.

THIS IS THE LIFE

HISTORY PROJECT • The renovation of a heritage home in one of Sydney’s oldest areas required imaginative use of salvaged materials and a deep dive into local history.

THIS IS THE LIFE

THE SOURCE • When a modern pavilion is paired with a heritage home, call on elegant pieces to expertly blend old and new.

H&G ESSENTIALS • Create a beautiful lifestyle and home with these...