Blue Haven Pools — Smart Planning for a Perfect Pool
Sydney homeowners are rebuilding smarter — and the backyard is no longer being left to chance. As knockdown…
Elevating Coastal Living with a Modern Roof Transformation
Discover how an architectural design studio transformed a beachfront home in Mt Maunganui, North Island, New Zealand, using…
2025 Home Design Renovation of the Year Finalists
We visit the first three finalists in the Home Design Renovation of the Year Awards 2025
About Passive House
Certified Passive House residential or commercial buildings involve a set of very high-performance standards to achieve both thermal…
ArchiPro Launches ‘What I Wish I’d Known’: The Ultimate Guide for Homeowners Starting a Renovation or New Build
ArchiPro has launched What I Wish I’d Known: A Guide for Homeowners Commencing Their Renovation or New Build,…
Nordic Sophistication: A Timeless Blend of Heritage and Modern Living
Located in the heart of Melbourne’s inner eastern suburbs, this extensive renovation seamlessly blends the old with the…
Renovation: A new lease of life
Rather than demolish their red brick post-war house, these owners recognised its charm and character, and decided to not only add on but also complement it in a sophisticated fashion
Renovation Project: Cowshed House
Dubbed Cowshed House, this project is a particularly special one. Designed by Carterwilliamson Architects, Cowshed House is an award-winning home, taking out places in several Australian Institute of Architects Awards along with a number of other competitions.
Uninterrupted beach side views
This four-storey home overlooking Maroubra Beach in Sydney has been designed using EnduroShield for Glass to make the most of its seaside aspect.
Grand Designs Australia: Richmond Conversion
This industrial-chic tri-level home in inner-city Melbourne has undergone a transformation that pays respect to the building’s original form and materials
Wine cellars: storage solutions
Australians have an ever-growing love affair with wine so it’s no surprise they search for innovative ways to house their precious blends at home.
Gorgeous stairs to suit any home
With a reputation for excellence and strong attention to detail spanning more than 90 years, S&A's offer all types of timber stairs, from feature to contemporary, to classic/traditional, to geometric curved stairs.
EXPERT ADVICE: Don’t mess with asbestos
All you need to know about this potentially dangerous building material
Barry Du Bois’s top renovation tips
After buying a block of land at age 19, retiring by age 46 and setting sail around Europe and the Pacific for six years, Barry “Baz” Du Bois has 30 years of designer/builder experience notched onto his tool belt. Here he takes time out of his role co-hosting Channel 10’s show The Living Room to share his advice for renovation success.
A refined and relaxing home renovation
Melding old and new has created a brilliantly realised family home
