Sarah & Sebastian’s Armadale store by Richards Stanisich and Lava Flow residence in Auckland by Pac Studio are the major winners in the 39th Dulux Colour Awards.
Positioned on a bustling school-side corner in Victoria’s leafy Brighton, The Bronze House and The Dendy Sister form a striking architectural duo – distinct in character yet united in their contribution to the evolving streetscape.
In Melbourne’s Burnley, Field Office Architecture transforms a 1990s townhouse on a narrow site into a calm, light-filled family home, defined by layered spaces, tactile materials and considered sustainability.
Sydney’s design community gathered recently at Oliver Thom’s Woollahra store to celebrate the company’s long-standing partnership with luxe towelling brand Baina.
Downie North transforms a modest semi-detached home in Queens Park into a compact, light-filled sanctuary defined by curved geometry, crafted details and layered connections to both garden and family.
Tucked among the weathered moonahs, Sorrento Bathhouse by Davidov Architects offers a serene refuge – an ancillary pavilion evoking the atmospheric richness of a Japanese onsen.
Fisher & Paykel’s Design Freedom philosophy places the kitchen at the intersection of performance and personal expression, transforming it into a dynamic, multi-functional space shaped by the way we live.
Contemporary and spatially dynamic, Gable House is composed of simple, stepped volumes that follow the site’s slope, opening the interior to northern light, natural breezes and a lush landscape.
Located in the verdant suburb of West Leederville, Perth, Maison Noire subverts traditional architectural notions by embracing both light and darkness in equal measure.
Building her holiday home on the Mornington Peninsula from the ground up gave Interior Designstein founder Aisha Chaudhry a deeper understanding of creating high-end residences that tell a story.
Set on a steep, narrow site in Brisbane’s Paddington, Kennedy blends contemporary design with subtle nods to the suburb’s established vernacular, creating a light-filled sanctuary for family life.
The Ernest Collection – now available at Poliform – is defined by clean, soft lines and an authentic materiality, bringing sculptural comfort and understated luxury to any living space.
Set amid the rugged bushland of Ulladulla on the southern coast of New South Wales, Ironbark House by Klaus Carson Studio is an homage to the rhythms of nature.
Studio Cobe reimagines a Victorian home in Elsternwick, blending heritage character with sculptural form, natural light and a restrained material palette to create a calm, connected family residence.
Part of Melbourne Design Week 2025, Quiet Studio offers an immersive experience where design, sound and materiality foster calm and physiological restoration, exploring the link between space and wellbeing.
Toorak Penthouse by interior designer Heartly is a refined renovation in Melbourne’s prestigious Toorak, where rich materials and a reimagined layout create a sophisticated yet intimate home.
Presented as part of Melbourne Design Week 2025, ‘Dancer Editions’ is a collaborative exhibition by Coco Flip, showcasing lighting and sculptural objects created with local architects and ceramicist Belinda Wiltshire.
Graceful curves, warm materiality and modern functionality characterise Woolooware Residence, a Sydney home that fuses classic and contemporary vernaculars and showcases Cosentino’s elegant, practical surfaces.
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture reimagines the Queenslander as a serene, elevated family home in Bardon, blending minimal interiors with nature, climate and Japanese-Scandinavian influences.
A fire-damaged bungalow becomes a sculptural family home, blending heritage and contemporary forms with crafted detail, generous proportions and layered materiality.
Volker Haug is renowned for innovative and distinctive designs realised in playful and refined fashion achieved through experimentation with a high focus on materiality.
A collaboration between Sici Design and CDArchitects, this monumental Strathfield residence pays homage to the homeowners’ luxury stone business, with marble and travertine taking centrestage throughout.
The Nest by Atlas Architects is a coastal retreat that blends sustainable design with nature, offering a flexible family home that harmonises with its stunning surroundings.
Toomah Farm is a contemporary rural home by Drake Design that reimagines Australian country living through refined materials, open planning and a deep connection to landscape.
Sub-Zero Wolf’s iconic refrigeration and cooking appliances are renowned across the globe for their innovative technology, exceptional performance and design-forward thinking.
A Mediterranean-inflected family home by She is Liv, Corrie Residence layers sculptural details, soft textures and Made by Block flooring to shape a serene, tactile coastal sanctuary.
By Mysa transforms a once-neglected Victorian residence into a refined family home that honours its architectural heritage while embracing contemporary living.
Wybalenna in Lutruwita Tasmania is a place with a confronting past not widely known. Through truth-telling, Palawa are protecting and healing the sacred site, enabled through a community-supported crowdfunding effort.
Tobias Partners transforms a compact Woollahra terrace into a light-filled sanctuary, balancing heritage and contemporary refinement through spatial clarity, material restraint and a connection to nature.
Breathing new life into a 1920s apartment in Kirribilli, David Gan’s first personal project is a sensitive and innovative response to the home’s stunning site.
Weaving together layered historical narratives, Pop Architecture creates an enduring dialogue responding to a deep, meaningful and nuanced understanding of place.
A collaboration between Blake Letnic Architects and Studio Trio, Angophora House represents a significant transformation on Sydney's North Shore, embracing connection with the surrounding landscape.
An exclusive new retirement project showcases bedding brand Abode’s scope for crafting bespoke Italian-made bed linen to perfectly complement home designs of any size or budget.
Juxtaposed against the red brick chapel, the addition made to St Mary’s Coptic Church by Studio Bright revitalises its grounds for the wider community while providing essential modern facilities.
Art Deco meets industrial precision in Park St, a vibrant and exuberant family home, where colour serves as a powerful tool to create cohesion and balance.
From avant-garde lighting to furniture that fosters relaxation, Melbourne Design Week 2025 offers a dynamic 11-day program that invites audiences to imagine – and design – the world they want.
The versatility of Cosentino’s natural stone and ultracompact porcelain surfaces shines in a sophisticated Adelaide residence that exudes contemporary elegance and luxury.
Acclaimed design expert Melissa Penfold harnesses her know-how in a new book, Natural Living by Design, a visual paean to interiors and architecture that elevate our physical and emotional wellbeing.
Function and whimsy define this reprisal of a Preston home by Lisa Breeze Architects, which has been expanded to accommodate a family’s evolving needs.
Blue Zone by Anna.Carin Design Studio transforms a Double Bay apartment into a serene retreat, balancing refined materiality, spatial flow and wellness-driven design for effortless, enduring living.
House in Waverley is a light-hearted response to a young family’s lifestyle, blending the original bungalow’s fabric with bold new insertions that reach into a restorative garden.
A sculptural home by Mason Bright Architects, Aberfeldie Residence pairs refined materials with purposeful lighting by Lights Lights Lights to create a calm and contemporary retreat in Melbourne.
The sculpted, curved nature of House Taurus by Durbach Block Jaggers creates a visual rhythm that draws the eye to the harbour views at every opportunity.
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture sensitively extends Binnum Homestead with a barn-like addition that balances heritage preservation and contemporary rural living.
Balgowlah Heights House by Bawtree Design echoes the verdant tones and sweeping curves of its Manly Harbour outlook, with detailing that nods to the nearby P&O architectural style.
This ground-floor apartment reflects a delicate balance between nostalgia and practicality, drawing inspiration from its owner’s Greek childhood while catering to the everyday needs of her young family.
Designed by AXE Architects and built by Alia Homes, The Atelier in Melbourne blends raw and refined materials to craft spaces that tell their own story.
Batchelor Isherwood Interior Design has transformed Bay House, a harbourside home in Mosman, into a refined and highly functional retreat that blends beauty with practicality for a growing family.
The mathematical patterns found throughout nature undergird Sydney artist Tan Arlidge’s mesmerising new series, which signals an evolution in her technique and use of materials.
Since 1928, German company Leicht has brought beauty to high-end kitchens with its trend-forward designs – and now the brand is launching a new showroom in a Sydney design hub.
The luxurious reinterpretation of a 100-year-old bungalow in Kensington Park, Adelaide is grounded in the details – including carefully chosen hardware from Momo Handles.
Blending Arab-Muslim heritage with contemporary Australian living, Ali Kaddour Architects presents Rosshire – a bold Melbourne home defined by adaptable spaces, rich materiality and an abundance of natural light.
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