Design Features

The Final Edit: A Home Fifteen Years in the Making

A third and final renovation unifies a once-pieced-together home with warmth, flair, and a gourmet-worthy kitchen at its core.

A Back Extension that Steals the Whole Damn Show

A contemporary extension brings this old Victorian into the spotlight—without stealing its thunder.

Bluestone Sanctuary Reimagines a Richmond Miners' Cottage

This 170-year-old bluestone cottage gets a luxe and layered upgrade—without losing its old-world soul.

Past Meets Present: A Striking Art Deco Renovation in Sydney's East

Renovating a heritage home is like dancing the Charleston—honouring the rhythm of the past while bringing in a little flair of your own.

This is Kelly: An Interwar Gem Gets Her Groove Back

Kelly’s rebirth proves that timeless design and sun-drenched spaces can transform even the most forgotten homes.

A Wise Woman Builds a Home: Proverbs14 House Reinvents a Family Legacy

A small Federation-era cottage becomes a tranquil haven with smart design, good flow, and loads of natural light.

A Moroccan-Turkish Daydream in Sydney’s Suburbs

Inspired by Moroccan and Turkish design, this Sydney home is a bold, curved, character-filled celebration of individuality.

Big Ideas in a Compact South Yarra Townhouse

Hidden powder rooms, sliding steel doors, and hotel vibes—this townhouse is full of small-space magic.

Sculptural Laneway Home Turns Its Back (In the Best Way)

This two-storey Fitzroy North home uses its laneway boundary to create a lush, private inner-city oasis with a pool at its heart.

Blurring Boundaries: A Heritage Home That Flows Indoors and Out

Sun-drenched and stylish—skylights flood the open-plan kitchen with natural light.

Brick by Brick: A Thoughtful Thornbury Renovation

Turning past into present—this Thornbury home repurposes its own bricks to create a timeless extension.

A Modern Nod to Melbourne’s Beach Boxes

Why settle for a standard backyard when you can wrap your home around a lush courtyard? Baker’s House rethinks suburban living.

A Bold New Chapter for This Edwardian Beauty in Malvern East

A clever extension brings new life to this Edwardian home—wait until you see the double-height atrium!

From Deceased Estate to Dream Home: A Glamorous Art Deco Revival

This 1930s P&O-style home had stunning bones but needed a major rethink. See how it became a light-filled, modern family haven!

This Sydney Home Hides a Surprising Modern Secret

A classic Federation home on the outside, a sleek modern extension within. This Sydney renovation is full of surprises!

A Shadow That Shines: Silhouette House’s Thoughtful Evolution

A silhouette of Preston’s industrial past shapes this striking home, with a sunken lounge, sauna, and family-friendly design.

Big Ideas, Small Footprint: A Studio That Thinks Outside the Box

A gable roof, mezzanine, and sliding doors bring space-saving magic to this compact yet versatile backyard studio.

Treeview Terrace: The Little Terrace That Could (And Did!)

From dark and dreary to light, bright, and effortlessly cool, while still keeping it green and gorgeous...

You Won’t Believe This Home Started as a Tiny Coastal Shack

Forget cookie-cutter renovations—this one balances nostalgia with a bold new chapter, and the result is stunning...

Old Meets Bold: A Cottage Reborn in Style

Heritage charm, modern swagger. See how this Victorian cottage got a next-level makeover while keeping its soul intact.

Why This Home is Shaking Up a Heritage Street (In a Good Way!)

Not your average front yard – this one is part garden, part community hub, and a functional extension of the home...

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Clerestory Windows

Clerestory Windows are windows above eye level. Clerestory windows are perfect for letting sun and light in and creating a sense of space.

Floods, Flights and Family: How This Renovation Overcame It All

From flood zoning to aircraft noise, this home overcomes challenges with clever planning and striking architectural solutions.

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Skylights

Skylights are a brilliant way to bring natural light into the home - especially when you're in a built up area with no sweeping vistas.

A Timber-Clad Treehouse for the Golden Years

Designed for a retired couple, this home floats among the trees with minimal impact and maximum serenity

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Open Plan Living

Open plan living has been the dream for many families compartmentalised into tiny rooms away from all the action. But to get open plan living right isn't as easy as knocking down all the walls. To avoid being left with a cavernous, noisy space, plan your open plan living so there are breakaway spaces - perhaps a nook for reading or a window seat. Lots of soft furnishings can also help to reduce noise. And don't forget lots of storage, because even with open plan living, you don't want everything out in the open!

A Home Where Every Day Feels Like a Holiday

A thoughtfully designed coastal retreat that blends timeless elegance with a relaxed, holiday-like atmosphere every single day.

A Mid-Century Gem Reborn in Victoria’s High Country

Expansive paddocks behind the home evoke memories of Hampstead Heath...

Heritage Meets Modern: A Bold Reimagining of a Californian Bungalow

See how this Melbourne home went from dark and dated to a light-filled family sanctuary—complete with a moody theatre room!

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