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…
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
Contemporary Classic
Traditional meets tasteful and style meets sophistication in this contemporary, rejuvenated project.
Stylish and salty: New beach style
Step away from the Hamptons style and create a new beach style with neutrals, glass accessories and soft textures
Great ideas for the great outdoors
No matter where you live or the size of your family, your outdoor space should be an adaptable area where you can soak in the rays during the day and sip cocktails by night
EXPERT ADVICE: Contemporary Australian style
There is a movement happening in Australian design — from interior designers, furniture designers, industrial and lighting designers all around — and it is shaping the look of interiors that will define our contemporary style
Linear drains for Award-winning designs
Stormtech has been providing inspiring architectural drainage solutions to architects and designers for the past 20 years.
Classic kitchen design
This classic kitchen design uses some modern elements to give the space life.