10 Home Façade Ideas
Your home’s facade is the first thing anyone sees, it sets the tone before a guest even reaches…
Lodge charm in coastal New Zealand
Perched above the sweeping waters of Lower Hutt, New Zealand, this striking American lodge-inspired home makes a bold…
Achieving Energy Efficiency in Residential Construction
With rising costs and a growing awareness of our environmental responsibility, the concept of an energy-efficient home has…
Welcome light and air back into your home with open arms
For many Australian homeowners, renovation is about more than updating finishes or adding extra space. Increasingly, it’s about…
Unveiling the 2026 Sustainable Design Trends Magazine: Your Guide to Future-Ready Homes
Australia’s design landscape is evolving faster than ever, and sustainability has shifted from a buzzword to a cornerstone…
Building an Iconic home with Dan Sparks and Big Ass Fans
Designing a home is one of life’s most exciting and personal journeys. It’s not just about creating walls…
Custom home building: Lower-budget homes
From luxe to less, we look at some custom-built homes available in different price brackets. In this first part, we look a lower-budget custom build projects
Custom home building
From luxe to less, we look at some custom-built homes available in different price brackets
Building advice: Contract checklist
Contracts are legally binding so it’s important to get them right. Use this checklist to ensure your building contract contains all the necessary elements
Building advice: Stubborn sites
A difficult block of land can put everything on pause. Keep the progress going with a few tips from the specialists
Protecting your home from bush fires
Bushfire preparation is all about ensuring you find a home that has the relevant bushfire zonings before you build or purchase
Designed for you: Creating the perfect floorplan
A well-thought-out floorplan is the basis for any home, especially one that will stand the test of time and cater to your family’s needs well into the future
Designing and building on the coast
There are two types of people in this world: those who have a beach house and those who want one
Top 5 benefits of modular home building
There are a variety of reasons that modular homes will benefit you — including efficiency, price and design concepts
Expert advice: Ask Peter Maddison
Editor-at-Large for Grand Designs Australia magazine, and host of Lifestyle’s Grand Designs Australia, Peter Maddison answers readers’ questions
Expert Advice: Ask our architect
Editor-at-Large for Grand Designs Australia magazine, and host of Lifestyle’s Grand Designs Australia, Peter Maddison answers readers’ questions