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 • Timing is everything, as they say – and the July edition of H&G landed at exactly the right moment for me. A renovation planned for our 20-plus-year-old kitchen, a living/dining area and a bathroom meant H&G offered me a wealth of ideas and indeed gave me the encouragement to plough ahead! So thank you, H&G. Audrey, Yarraville, Victoria

Australian House & Garden

GLOBAL ROAMING • Past and present, plus travels far and wide, are all interwoven in the exquisitely detailed home of textile designer Tigger Hall.

LIFE & STYLE • Tigger Hall shares some firsts and favourite things…

Decorating • CREATIVE PRESENTATION FOR CULINARY ACCOUTREMENTS

FASHION PLATES • Serve up depth, colour and pattern: a great wall of china brings fresh new appeal to a much-loved decorating technique.

SOFA, SO GOOD • It’s the season for staying in, which means it’s also the perfect time to explore the latest sofas and how to style them, writes Kate Nixon.

Best seat in the house • Whether you have room to spread out or need a solution for a compact space, there’s a sofa that’s right for you.

Wash Smarter • Embrace the power of technology and sustainable design for your best washing and drying solutions ever.

Houses • BASK IN THE PEACE OF A COUNTRY HOME

ITS OWN TALE • Stories of people and place have informed the warm approach the owners of this home in country Victoria took to their renovation.

THE SOURCE • Characterful pieces will always work a charm in a home where heritage elements are celebrated.

HEAD FOR THE HILLS • A salve for hectic pace of city life, this lodge-style home on the NSW Central Tablelands wraps its owners in comfort and beauty.

THE SOURCE • Timber tones and earthy materials set the scene for an all-pervading sense of relaxation.

AGE APPROPRIATE • Heritage at the front and contemporary at the rear, this home in regional Victoria casually and confidently blends decades of trends.

THE SOURCE • Clean lines and classic textures are ideal choices for a home that effortlessly combines traditional and modern.

STATES OF GRACE • A humble country cottage has grown to become an American-inspired entertainer’s dream, where family and friends are welcomed with open arms.

THE SOURCE • Blue and white fabrics and accessories, punctuated with a hint of green, work together to create a Hamptons feel.

A NEW VIEW • Being receptive to her architect’s ideas has reaped huge rewards for the owner of this home in Ballarat, Victoria.

THE SOURCE • Monochrome pieces offer instant impact – and by opting for gentle shapes you can ensure they won’t overpower.

GREEN DREAM • Sustainable style triumphantly takes the lead in this ingenious and incredibly energy-efficient home in coastal Victoria.

THE SOURCE • In a home where sustainability is the priority, look to well-made pieces that will stand the test of time.

CONNECTED WISDOM • Brilliant spatial planning ensures this weekender, situated on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road, is as flexible as it is fabulous.

THE SOURCE • A weekender is made all the more wonderful with pieces in...