Home Design

Home Design is committed to bringing readers great ideas, products and services from the best of Australian and international design, building, architecture, and decorating. With a strong editorial team, headed by designer and managing editor, Kate St James FDIA we continue to ensure the delivery of only the latest news, features and profiles giving both our affluent consumer and industry readers the information they need to keep up to date with the latest trends and design directions.

Home Design

ed’s LETTER

design SOCIETY • Our pick of the latest and greatest

KNOCK ON WOOD • The beauty of natural wood furniture never goes out of style. From pine and oak to Blackbutt and spotted gum, go with the grain and fill your home with wooden wonders

OUT & ABOUT • Take a look at what’s happening in the design world

PIERCE WIDERA • Meet the formidable design duo taking Melbourne by storm and responsible for the city’s pinkest cocktail bar

AZ DE LA CRUZ & JAMIE • Meet the dynamic married duo behind Haus of Cruze, a boutique creative design studio based in Melbourne

BRAHMAN PERERA • Championing diversity in the design industry, Brahman Perera is the outrageously talented Melbourne designer on everyone’s lips

WIN BIG MORE THAN $10,000 GIVEAWAY! • Love getting your hands on free stuff? Who doesn’t?! This issue, we are giving our wonderful readers the chance to win one of 10 amazing prizes

DINNER WINNERS • Dine in style with a range of dinnerware to suit any look and budget

SLOW LIFE • Combining classic design with modern, organic styling, the Slow Life aesthetic embraces natural materials, muted colours and a more neutral palette. The result is a soothing interior design that would leave even the most tightly wound among us kicking off their heels and relaxing in style

BESPOKE ELECTRIC FIREPLACES • Breathe new life into any space while adding warmth and ambience with the Amantii Bespoke range available from Castworks

OUTSTANDING OUTDOOR FURNITURE • Temperatures are starting to rise and with them our desire for a relaxing outdoor oasis. Overhaul your space with dreamy decor that will boost backyard bliss and enhance the aesthetic of your home

RENOVATION OF THE YEAR AWARDS 21/22 • We take a look at the first three finalists

WEATHERTEX FOR THE WIN • Offering sustainable products and unique manufacturing processes, Weathertex is a better choice for your home… naturally!

HOUSES & APARTMENTS

BALLARAT BEAUTY • A family home is given a new lease on life

SMITH PROJECT • A modern coastal revival that’s the talk of Torquay

TRANSFORMATION IN TOOWOOMBA • Designed to allow its occupants to age in place, this double-storey extension would make anyone’s Golden Years sparkle

SLICE OF PARADISE • Oceana is the dreamy, ocean-inspired holiday home bursting with beachside appeal

ICE, ICE, BABY! • Keep your cool with the Nordic Ice collection from Bang & Olufsen

STYLISH FUNCTIONALITY • Achieve ergonomic elegance with AVENTOS lift systems

HOME IS WHERE THE SOLAHART IS • Future-proof your home and reduce your energy bills with Solahart

TAKING CONTROL WITH AIRTOUCH • App control of your home’s ducted air conditioning and zoning for convenient comfort

SKIRTING AROUND THE ISSUE • Five things to consider when searching for your perfect skirting boards and architraves

TALE AS OLD AS TIME • This 1890s home has benefitted from a contemporary renovation with a focus on fun

BACK TO BLACK • A striking kitchen with dark features and natural travertine

AVOIDING RENOVATION REGRETS • Improve your home with Paarhammer windows and doors

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