Inspired by the features of a typical Queenslander, this family home flips the tradition. While most Queenslander homes are weatherboard with battens underneath, this Brisbane abode sports the complete opposite. “The house has battens on the upper level to protect the home from the sun and provide extra privacy, whilst the weatherboard lower level now […]
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Once home to Thomas Mathewson, a pioneering Brisbane photographer, councillor and historian, this beautiful abode has been given a new lease of life by developer Michelle Cao from Mii and Co. “It’s a lovely old Queenslander and was an absolute labour of love for me. To be honest, I didn’t find out it was Thomas […]
Home to Robert Gray, the managing director of Graya (who lives in the house with this wife Meghan), Arcos Villa is located just a few minutes from Brisbane’s CBD in the suburb of Paddington. Arcos translates to ‘arches’ in Spanish and it’s a design motif that features throughout the home and also gives it the […]
Living in a French style castle may seem like just a dream to many, especially if you want to be in Australia too. But this truly unique hilltop home can be yours in Ocean View, QLD. La Tour Tzani enjoys spectacular views of the Glasshouse mountains and Sunshine Coast. With original tapestries, vaulted ceilings, Juliet […]
With the Scandi trend having endured for so long, it’s fair to say that we’ve been in the grip of light timbers for some time now. Which is why it was so nice to come across this Brisbane renovation and its dark, chocolatey timber accents. Rather than simply painting over the home’s original dark timber […]
Located on the Sunshine Coast hinterland, this original Queenslander was built in 1940 and while it’s been renovated over the years its latest makeover is arguably its grandest, with its strong Hamptons style and bold use of texture and colour. Overhauled by Claire Lawrence-Smart, of Plantation Collective Homes, the home’s nineties renovation was recently revamped […]
W Brisbane opened recently, marking the re-entry of the playfully luxurious international hotel brand into Australia. Sitting on the banks of the Brisbane River, the hotel design took inspiration from the site with its overarching theme A River Dreaming developed by interior designer Nic Graham and Associates in collaboration with the multidisciplinary design studio Studio Ongarato. […]
You know you’re looking at something special when a property has its own name. ‘Pen Y Llechwedd’ is a stately 104-year-old Queenslander, located in Ipswich, that was renovated recently resulting in a much more light-filled space that, while modern, remains sensitive to the building’s provenance. It’s a real beauty. Originally commissioned by the then mayor […]
Damian Macalpine and his wife Alison used height to give the illusion of space when designing their custom home on a narrow 336m2 coastal plot on Queensland’s Hope Island. The couple work as sales consultants for McCarthy Homes, who built their new house, spending every day helping clients with their designs. When it was finally […]
Last Sunday saw the House Rules contestants come face to face with the judges for the first time this season, when they delivered their verdicts on Aaron and Daniella’s Queensland renovation. Not only did the show get rather heated, but two teams deliver unfinished rooms. An un-tiled laundry and a smashed shower screen made for some […]
By Rachael Honner From the Street, Jenny McCown’s home is a hidden gem amongst the palms that surround the front veranda. It isn’t until you step through the lattice threshold and see her bright pink front door that you become aware of the beauty and flair that lies within this unique abode. It has been decorated […]
Running the successful Queensland boutique Kova Lifestyle, saw director Bianca De Luca be inspired to start her own range, One in Six. Described as a little bit vintage mid/century modern with an eclectic twist, Bianca began the design process after struggling to find pieces for her store that fit her aesthetic completely. “One in six […]
Former Block twins, and interior designers, Alisa and Lysandra Fraser are back with the second season of their online series The Design Duo. The six-part series is based on a multi-million-dollar newly built home in Queensland’s Paradise Point. It’s just kicked off and it’s a great pervy insight into the sisters’ design process as they curate […]
Terracotta, with its earthy and rustic notes, can embrace a home like a warm hug. From subtle hints seen in soft furnishings to statement pieces in the landscaping, terracotta can create an impression at every turn. According to Henley interior designer, Breahna Harry, introducing terracotta into your home is a great way of creating an […]
Located less than two hours from Sydney, in the NSW Southern Highlands, Burrawang House is the latest luxury holiday home to hit the market and just in time for the festive season. Set on a parcel of land that is just over one acre in size, this Insta-worthy spot is giving us serious Cape Cod […]
Despite its relatively diminutive proportions (it sits on 405 square metres of land and has a 10 metre frontage), this Scandinavian inspired Brisbane home sits proud on the street. “Even though our house is only eight metres wide it looks quite grand because we don’t have a garage attached to the side,” says the home’s […]
Sponsored by Intrim In no small part due to the current season of The Block, modern country interiors are in vogue again. But the look is hardly new. In fact, it’s its timelessness and classic appeal that makes it a winner. We’ve rounded up some stunning projects to inspire you if you’ve been thinking of […]
Sponsored by Australian Gas Networks (AGN) There are so many ways to give your home and lifestyle a glow up with gas, that it’s really worth considering some of these things at the start of the renovation or new home build. If you’re in QLD, NSW or VIC, gas can give you the chef’s choice for cooking, a […]