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…
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…
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…
Tips to avoid a tiling disaster
While tiles are one of the main visual elements of any bathroom or outdoor area, understanding their role in a much larger system is imperative in order to avoid a tiling disaster.
This beach-side kitchen is a Hamptons dream
The homeowners opted for a Hamptons-style design to complement the beach-side kitchen, which followed the original kitchen and pantry’s footprint.
The sophisticated splendour of this bathroom
The homeowners wanted traditional and modern elements to culminate harmoniously, a theme that is continued throughout the rest of the home.
Aussie meets Hamptons: a gorgeous Queensland home
This incredible Queensland home hits all the right notes – bringing about a blend of Aussie meets Hamptons with a design that balances indoor-outdoor living
Zen and the Art of Roofing: a Japanese-style home design
Denis and Debbie Grant have fulfilled a life-long dream with their Japanese-style home just north of Brisbane. We explore the zen qualities that manifest themselves in this inspired project
5 real estate tips we can learn from celebrity house sales
Houses can be some of our most valuable investments, and while many of us don't have millions to splash on the property of our dreams, we can still learn a lot from celebrity investments.
The latest trends in New Homes from Masterton Homes’ Anthony Campanale
Exterior trends in new homes change more slowly than interiors, yet they do evolve and develop over time. We chat with Anthony Campanale for his insight
Madison concrete tiles: the ‘Bali High’ look in Bokarina
Jenny Trafford says she’s perfected her dream home with her latest build – topped off by Monier’s spectacular Madison concrete tiles
The Hamptons, right here
From a bold marble island bench to dark European oak timber floors, the exquisite design of this Melbourne residence is the Hamptons, realised