Waterstruck Clinker Bricks: Traditional Craft, Made to Order
Most bricks made today are extruded — pushed through a die in a continuous ribbon and cut to…
Ring Oven Clinker Bricks: A Craft Modern Brickmaking Cannot Replicate
In an era of highly automated manufacturing, some of the world’s most distinctive bricks are still made much…
Brick Slips: The Real Brick Look, Without the Weight
When people hear “brick slips,” they often picture a cheap imitation — a thin veneer that looks fine…
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…
A Modern Extension Without the Usual Compromises
Most homeowners assume that adding space to a house means months of disruption, major structural work, and a…
REAL HOME: Compact Art House
Take a look inside artist and designer Kylie Mitchellâ??s ultimate project â?? a home that truly combines her love of visual arts, compact design and sustainability.
Expert advice: Space planning
According to The Blockâ??s Shaynna Blaze the difference between a good space and a great space is all in the way you plan it.
In the kitchen with… Jamie Oliver
Jamie Oliver, one of the worldâ??s most engaging, entertaining and passionate chefs, chats about his must-have kitchen appliances and his checklist for a dream kitchen.
Grand Designs Australia: Barossa Valley House
Featured on the LifeStyle Channel's Grand Designs Australia, Barossa Valley House is a deceptively complex and environmentally intelligent home.
Island kit home design
Although they’re avid travellers at heart, the owners of this residence always love returning home to their stunning…
Building with… Straw bale
Straw bale is an aesthetic, environmentally friendly, alternate way to build your home. Using what was â?? until recently â?? merely a waste product of the grain industry, this method is now becoming popu ...
Expert advice: Saving water at home
Designer and sustainability expert Ian Cleland shares his thoughts on various methods of saving water at home.
REAL HOME: Kooroork Camping House
Beautifully in touch with its natural surroundings, this camp-style home showcases how innovation, sustainability and comfort can work harmoniously together.
Expert advice: Home size, is bigger better
According to property expert and host of Selling Houses Australia Andrew Winter, itâ??s not the size of your home that matters â?? itâ??s what you do with it.
Grand Designs Australia: Mansfield House
Featured on the LifeStyle Channelâ??s Grand Designs Australia, Mansfield House is a perfect example of how natural materials and modern design can convert a humble farmhouse into a contemporary countrys ...