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…
Hamptons dreaming
The Hamptons-style kitchen uses timber and glazed glass doors to create a contemporary yet practical feel.
Real home: Federation home renovation
A case of good things come to those who wait, this dilapidated home was restored to its former glory using the best old materials and work practices — and modern ones where necessary
Real renovation: Wild west
An interior designer sees the potential in a neglected Cape Dutch house, despite the lack of power, the gunshots at night and the wildlife frequenting the dinner table
Multi award-winning designers at the Australian Garden Show Sydney
Some of the biggest names in the industry, including multi award-winning designers, are coming to Sydney for the Australian Garden Show 2014
White kitchen transformation
A drab kitchen is transformed into a modern Hampton-style makeover with chic country appeal
The Future is Here: Melbourne Projects and The Factory
The world of design and production is quickly changing, challenging the existing means in which we consume the objects we have come to depend upon.
Grand Designs Australia: Sunny Sanctuary
Clever cladding and a two-storey extension have transformed this light-filled and private family home.
Real renovation: Sweet spot
Steeped in history, this former barber shop and lolly store has been transformed into a functional family home with all the mod cons
Parex Group launches new Davco Grout
With the aim to give new life to any tiled area, this new product from Parex Group is a must for any homeowner.
Real Renovation: Bygone-era beauty
A former hospital has been transformed into modern residences and, with its architecture painstakingly restored to its late-19th century glory days, now evokes exquisite style, both inside and out