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“I wanted the home to feel collected and calm,” says Gurtler. The artwork is by Alexander Brown, the sofa is from MCM House.

Do you really need two bedrooms? Why a separate dining room made more sense for this owner

This sophisticated apartment is a masterclass in refined elegance.

  • Heather Nette King

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Glow Ball Mini by Flos.

Exactly how many lamps you need, according to interior designers

If you hate turning on the big light, here’s how you can avoid it altogether.

  • Abby Seaman
Co-director of Esteta, Sarah Cosentino, moved into one of the Northcote Townhouses two years ago with her husband Stephen McGarry, director of Carr Architecture and Interior Design. Landscaping and minimalist design have made it feel like home.

Real estate agents love this look. But it won’t make a house a home

It might be appealing for selling the dream of home ownership, but a blank canvas can lack signs of life. Here’s how to take a house from soulless to sanctuary.

  • Robyn Willis
A renovated, bluestone, traditional Victorian cottage conceals an edgy city pad in Fitzroy designed by Olaver Architects.

Renovated, bluestone Victorian cottage conceals an edgy Fitzroy pad

Some of the best architecture can often be discovered behind modest facades where it’s not screaming for attention.

  • Stephen Crafti
Warm neutrals are trending on social media platforms from warm whites to coffee and caramel colours.

Quiet luxury and boho chic: Are our homes becoming boring?

In an effort to create a stylish look, cream-on-cream interiors have resulted in homes that are a bit dull. Designers say we are missing an opportunity.

  • Robyn Willis
Lurid fluorocolours are highlighted in a resin chandelier and a three-seater lounge daubed The Throne, that was originally created for a Hermes exhibition.

Beyond the fuchsia front door of this quaint 1893 house is an explosion of colour and art

I’ve reviewed many great architectural feats, and sometimes feel like I’ve seen everything, but this Prahran house opened up an entirely new world, leaving me in awe.

  • Stephen Crafti
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The house (right) has a two-level black steel facade that adds a sense of mystery.

The ocean-facing home with mystique and stunning views on every level

There’s an endless blue horizon on offer for occupants of a newly built Newcastle home, which cascades over five levels towards the Pacific Ocean.

  • Stephen Crafti
A mop with extendable handle can help you clean hard-to-reach places.

Here’s a quick and easy routine to get your bathroom clean fast

Cleaning doesn’t have to be complicated. All you need are two cleaning products and the right tools.

  • Jolie Kerr
Interior designer Greg Natale used burgundy liberally in this project in Sydney, including tiles, carpet and joinery.

The bold catwalk-inspired colour interior designers are mad for

Some love its connection with nature while others have championed its sophistication and classic style. Designers are embracing this deep shade ripped straight from the runway.

  • Robyn Willis
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Thinking of selling mum’s silverware? It’s all in the timing

Got a valuable object sitting in your home? If you’re thinking of parting ways with it, it can pay to think carefully about the timing.

  • Stephen Crafti