Interior Design

Escape To Australia’s First Mirrored Home In The Yarra Valley Travel by Christina Karras Yarra Valley No.1 is DSTNTN’s first accommodation. It’s also Australia’s first mirrored home, inspired by the striking design of similar ‘invisible’ architectural retreats overseas. The glass panels reflect the beautiful surrounds of the historic Tara Rise gardens. A gravel path leads […]

This 1970s Apartment Complex Might Be Melbourne’s Best Kept Secret Architecture by Amelia Barnes This 1970s apartment complex in East Melbourne might be the city’s best kept secret. The complex comprises two buildings either side of a courtyard. With the support of City of Melbourne’s Urban Forest Fund, the courtyard was recently revived with 21

This Naturalistic Garden Experiments With Plants From Around The World Gardens by Christina Karras Potters Well is part of the 30-acre wedding venue known as The Gardens at Bullimah. Drift Landscape Studio director Patrick O’Neil designed and planted the garden himself, making adjustments as time goes on. A sea of flowering perennials make up the

A Japanese-Inspired Backyard Pavilion Made From Recycled Materials Architecture by Bea Taylor Love Shack by Second Edition is almost entirely made from recycled materials. The external render is made from crushed marble waste. The doors can be opened to facilitate a connection to the garden and the main house. Salvaged tallowwood timber floorboards have been

A Tranquil Family Home Hits The Market In Carlton On The Market by Bea Taylor 11 David Street, Carlton. The dining area opens out onto a balcony with operable timber screens. The facade can be opened up onto the street. The layout — with kitchen, dining and living all on the middle floor — allows

A ‘90s Faux Period Build Made Stylish Sanctuary Interiors by Amelia Barnes 1977 Sofa by King Living. Custom coffee table from Heimur, designed by Studio Isaza. Paloma Rug by Pampa. Jug by Katherine Moses. Green painting on left by Kathryn Dolby. Library joinery wall built by Quinlivan Bespoke Projects, designed with Studio Isaza. Akari 55a

How This Blue Pub Became A Quirky Multigenerational Family Home Architecture by Christina Karras Blue House by Sibling Architecture consolidates a previous disjointed family home. Artwork above sofa by Ali Tahayori. Sculpture on orange sideboard by Simone Slee. Rug by cc-tapis x P.A.M. The vision was to create an expressive, multigenerational home that could celebrate

A Century-Old Post Office Turned Quaint Cottage Stay In Tasmania Travel by Christina Karras The former post office is now Post House, a one-bedroom Airbnb. Brass kitchen benchtop and sink by Rankin& Co. The 184-year old building overlooks the Carlton River. Rankin& Co incorporated a brass planter behind the sink t0 create a mini-herb garden.

A Textural Backyard Wonderland For A Preston Family Home Gardens by Bea Taylor The garden is designed to work with the architecture by Imogen Pullar. Windows by Binq Windows. Dichondra repens (kidney weed) and Pratia pedunculata (white star creeper) are planted between the pavers. Anigozanthos flavidus ‘Landscape Tangerine’ (kangaroo paw) provide colour and upright structure next to

This Incredible Victorian Mansion In Melbourne Is For Sale! On The Market by Christina Karras The incredible mansion at 160-162 The Avenue, Parkville. The architectural jewel was built in 1889. The Victorian Italianate facade features ornate lattice work fencing and a turret with views of the city! The stately entrance. Stained-glass windows have been beautifully