Melbourne Home Design + Living

Immerse yourself in the very best from Melbourne’s most respected home builders. Open your mind to the benefits of an open-plan home, add a splash of creativity to your interior with the latest colour trends, and turn black the clock to the humble vintage era. Enjoy this edition's exploration into the latest storage technology, and some of the most remarkable home transformations to date.

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Melbourne Home Design + Living

The latest news from the local industry

PAVING A PATH TO THE PAST

AN EXCLUSIVE NEW RANGE

IT’S GOT Kerb Appeal • Your home’s façade is the first thing everyone sees, whether they’re friends and family visiting or merely onlookers driving past on the street. But even more importantly, the façade is the first thing you’ll see when you come home each night. For this very reason, putting a bit of work into the aesthetics is one of the best things you can do for your house. Kirrily Ireland consults Graeme Alexander, designer, carpenter, builder and managing director of Graeme Alexander Homes, on how to renovate your exterior façade so that it is both durable and awe-inspiring.

I GET KNOCKED DOWN, BUT I GET UP AGAIN • The dream of becoming a homeowner is an achievement deeply embedded in our psyches, but once attained, more challenging still can be converting your newfound residence into the place of your dreams. Here, Emma Warner Allen chats with Steven Hedger, Director of Hedger Constructions, to discuss whether to undergo extensive renovations or to knockdown and rebuild to achieve your forever home.

HOME DESIGN – DESIGN MATTERS

FROM MODEST MAKINGS • The size of the dwelling in which you reside need not dictate its functionality, flow and sense of style. While not every abode is blessed with soaring high ceilings or an excess of space, deliberate stylistic choices, clever manipulation of lighting and multi-purpose storage units can help transform your humble dwelling into heavenly haven; one that is as liveable and practical as it is beautiful. Bethany Hayes speaks with Dianne Bayley, director of Pasco Design, and seeks her advice on evoking a sense of luxury within the home, when starting from the very basics.

STYLISH AND SUSTAINABLE • SMART SOLAR HOUSE DESIGN

A DWELLING OF DARING DISTINCTION • ALLURING AND BRIGHT

REFINED RADIANCE • A REMARKABLE FAMILY RETREAT

HOME DESIGN – BUILDERS

It’s [Double] Storey Time • As populations grow and the demand for land rises, multi-storey homes are catching the eyes of more and more Australians. Increasing the available space on your property – without you having to sacrifice any of your backyard area – leaves no room to wonder why they are so appealing. Here, Kirrily Ireland catches up with James Jankovski, director of Woodsman Projects, to discuss the benefits of multi-storey homes, and how your single-storey dwelling can move up in the ranks.

HIA-CSR 2020 • Victorian Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards

WINNERS

SHERIDAN BUILDING SERVICES

WINNER: ROSELEIGH HOMES

WINNER: SMITH & SMITH KITCHENS

WINNER: MINT KITCHENS MOONEE PONDS

WINNER: CRAFT BUILT HOMES

FANCIFUL FRENCH PROVINCIAL • EXQUISITE ELEGANCE

Winter BLUES • Make your home cosier than ever this winter with these fabulous products. Though their cool colours may deceive, they’ll keep you warmer than ever.

FRESH AND FLAWLESS • AN EXCEPTIONAL BUILD

HOME OF THE ENTERTAINER • CONTEMPORARY LIVING REACHES SOARING HEIGHTS

A LAVISH LODGE • EXUDING WARMTH AND CHARACTER

AFFORDABLE HOMES OF DISTINCTION • CLASSIC MEETS MODERN

A TIMELESS HAMPTONS CREATION • COUNTRYSIDE GLAMOUR IN THE CITY

A TEAM YOU CAN TRUST • EXPERT CRAFTSMANSHIP AND STELLAR...