Sydney Home Design + Living

Dive into this jam-packed collection of Sydney’s most inspiring abodes, and the builders behind them. Let your home’s natural beauty shine through with clever lighting options, and plan for the future with a sustainably designed home. Navigate your sloping block with confidence, thanks to expert advice. Or instead, let your house become the star of the street with clever design elements made to turn heads and inspire. Whatever dwelling you seek, let this brilliant collection of Sydney builds guide you to your forever home.

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Sydney Home design + Living

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ONBOARD VS. OFFBOARD RANGEHOODS

VISUALISE THE FUTURE

SUSTAINABLE SANITATION WINS AT THE AWARDS

TRIED AND TESTED: THERMOMIX TM6 ONE BOWL WONDER

Beyond These Four Walls • AS THE SEASONS INEVITABLY CHANGE AND THE RAVAGES OF TIME LEAVE THEIR STAMP, SO TOO DO THE NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS WE HAVE FOR OUR HOMES. FOR FAMILY LIFE IN PARTICULAR, THIS CAN MANIFEST IN THE FORM OF ADULT CHILDREN LEAVING THE NEST, AND ELDERLY PARENTS SEEKING TRULY ACCESSIBLE ABODES THAT WILL SEE OUT THE PRIVILEGES OF THEIR TWILIGHT YEARS. IN THIS DESIGN DRIVEN DISCUSSION, WRITER BETHANY HAYES SPEAKS WITH DIRECTOR OF STRAIGHTLINE STUDIO CO., TONI WHITE, AND SEEKS HER GUIDANCE ON DESIGNING A FOREVER HOME; ONE THAT IS AS ADAPTABLE AND UNIQUE AS ITS WORTHY RESIDENTS.

BUILDING A Brighter FUTURE • THE LATEST BUILDING INNOVATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY ARE PLAYING A VITAL ROLE IN MOVING AUSTRALIA TOWARDS A KINDER AND MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FUTURE, AND AT THE FOREFRONT OF THIS MOVEMENT, MCDONALD JONES HOMES IS COMMITTED TO EMBRACING INNOVATION FOR HEALTHIER AND MORE SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES. HERE, KATIE LIVINGSTON CHATS WITH THIS ESTEEMED COMPANY’S NEW SOUTH WALES SALES MANAGER, NATHAN KLEIN, ABOUT HOW IMPLEMENTING CLEVER DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY CAN RESULT IN A LAVISH HOME THAT BOTH YOU AND THE PLANET WILL LOVE.

HOME DESIGN – ARCHITECTS

THE RIGHT Angle • Designs that embrace angular and linear lines have paved a well-established path in modern architecture. While on the surface they appear subtle and simple, the effect they have on drawing the eye and accentuating special features is unparalleled. Kirrily Ireland speaks with Tom Ellwood, founder of Avenue One, the company’s esteemed design director Toby Johnson, and interior designer Alice Dalloz, to explore the benefits of using straight and angled lines in architecture.

THE AVENUE TO YOUR DREAMS • ENHANCING LIVES WITH BEAUTIFUL HOMES

HOME DESIGN – BUILDING DESIGNERS

EVEN THE Playing field • Though a sloping plot of land may present its challenges from an engineering perspective, these are overpowered by the many lifestyle benefits fostered by such angled terrain. Often embracing exceptional views and an abundance of natural light, a sloped plot provides ample opportunities for intrepid home designers to craft a beautiful and creative home tailored to the residents’ way of life. Sydney Home Design + Living’s Emma Warner Allen explores how to get the most out of these unique blocks with Paul Marano, owner and director of Definitive Drafting.

DESIGNING DISTINGUISHED DWELLINGS • PLANNING YOUR DREAM

A DELUXE DWELLING • FOR THE MODERN ENTERTAINER

A HARMONIOUS HAMPTONS HOME • DELIGHTFUL SPACES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

WORLD-CLASS DESIGN • LUXURY FEATURES FOR THE MODERN HOME

HOME DESIGN – BUILDERS

There’s no place like Home • AS THE OLD ADAGE GOES, THERE REALLY IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME. AND FOR THOSE ABOUT TO EMBARK ON THE BUILD OF THEIR VERY FIRST HUMBLE ABODE, THE PROCESS CAN SEEM DAUNTING AND OVERWHELMING TO SAY THE LEAST. FROM CHOOSING THE RIGHT BLOCK OF LAND, MONITORING THE BUILD AND LOCKING IN A HOME DESIGN THAT WILL MEET YOUR NEEDS – BOTH NOW AND IN THE FUTURE –...