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Homes to Love

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Homes to Love“Devastated”: Courtney Adamo lists her idyllic NSW beachfront home she poured her heart into Courtney Adamo is a parenting blogger, an author, and a mother of five, but it’s her imitable style and penchant for interior design that has her audiences charmed.

September 28

Homes to LoveAn interior’s designer’s grand family home full of antiques and precious family memories When the real estate agent first showed Jodie Carter this home, located on a large, private pocket of Dharawal land in Sydney’s leafy southern outskirts, five years ago, he knew it would take…

September 28

Homes to LoveAlexandra Kidd reimagined this Sydney terrace around art A bold cobalt-blue artwork dominating the hallway is the first clue that this home is different. Beyond, a hot-pink fibreglass ‘balloon’ hovering on the ceiling is the second.

September 28

Homes to LoveThe rural home by Rob Mills Architects was designed to make the most of every season The most important thing to understand about this house, explains architect Rob Mills , is that it’s all about where it sits – determined by the environment and the experiences of the seasons and…

September 28

Homes to LoveThe most famous armchair in the world just turned 70 This year marks the 70th anniversary of the much-lauded Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, catalogued as Models 670 and 671.

September 27

Homes to LoveThis 1907 federation remodel makes white feel anything but stark From their base in the Melbourne suburb of Malvern, Nancy Tripodi and her husband, Mark, are set on preserving their area’s particular type of majestic home.

September 25

Homes to LoveA Rutherglen garden designed for sensory play offers families respite in the countryside The joys and rewards of spending time outdoors are deeply familiar to occupational therapist Kait Cummins, who founded her paediatric therapy clinic, The Play Projects, three hours’ drive north-east…

September 25

Homes to LoveThe best saucepans to invest in, according to the experts Cooking can be a pleasure when you have the right equipment – and a downright headache when you don’t.

September 25

Homes to LoveTop 50 Rooms Readers’ Choice competition: Vote now for your chance to win This year marks the 28th edition of Top 50 Rooms , presented by Winnings, celebrating excellence in Australian residential design across a broad range of categories, from the best kitchens…

September 25

Homes to LoveA retained period façade hides this dramatic Sydney home CO:AIKA worked on this project with architect Carla Middleton. Designed for a blended family seeking a deeply personal home, the outcome reflects their character while providing a genuine sense of…

September 25

Homes to LoveA world-first Ritz-Carlton Lodge is coming to Australia, and it’s not the only hotel opening to watch Australia is home to some truly incredible boutique hotels and extraordinary luxury accommodation , and consistently ranks among the best globally for impeccable service, glamorous interiors and…

September 24

Homes to LoveThe robot pool cleaners that blow other models out of the water Just about every pool owner will tell you that having a pool is fantastic, but a lot of work. It’s true; pools require constant cleaning and pH monitoring, so when the warmer weather finally rolls…

September 24

Homes to LoveThe best pet friendly accommodation in Australia One of the challenges of owning a pet is knowing what to do with your sweet furry friend when you want to go on holiday.

September 24

Homes to LoveDog-friendly stays in South Australia for a getaway with your four-legged friend Wine regions, abundant wildlife and dramatic landscapes from the coast to the outback, South Australia has it all.

September 24

Homes to Love1 Euro House: Darren and Shaynna take on a crumbling Italian villa renovation in new series After years spent judging multi-million dollar renovations on Channel 9’s The Block , fan-favourite judges Darren Palmer and Shaynna Blaze are putting their own skills to the test on their brand new…

September 24

Homes to LoveWe asked our editors which robot vacuums they’d buy again Anti-tangle brushes, dust detection and self-cleaning docks: robot vacuum cleaners can somehow do it all.

September 24

Homes to LoveThe best luxury mattresses for a hotel-worthy night’s sleep Considering we basically spend a third of life in bed, a rather terrifying thought, really, a premium mattress is probably worth the investment as it’s something you use for roughly – or, at least…

September 23

Homes to LoveThe women behind some of the world’s most recognisable furniture For many women, the trajectory into the design industry was tumultuous, particularly within a field once dominated by men.

September 22

Homes to LoveMake a lasting first impression with these easy hallway updates Often overlooked in favour of larger, more impactful rooms, hallways and entryways are small but nevertheless influential spaces that shape the first impression of your home.

September 22

Homes to LoveInside Andy Lee’s 150-year-old Melbourne mansion renovation, Ravenswood Back in 2021, media personality Andy Lee – best known for his time on the popular radio show Hamish and Andy – and his now-fiancée Rebecca (‘Bec’) Harding purchased a rundown 150-year-old riverside…

September 22

Homes to Love13 of the best dog-friendly places to stay in Tasmania Locals and lucky visitors will know that impeccable natural scenery, world-class restaurants and a thriving arts scene lie just across the pond in the oft-overlooked island state of Tasmania.

September 22

Homes to LoveWhere to stay in Tasmania for the ultimate romantic getaway What do you picture when you think of a romantic getaway? Perhaps it’s a bucolic setting framed by rolling green plains, or two deckchairs perched idyllically beside the water.

September 22

Homes to LoveA 1920s Italianate home in the Southern Highlands pays tribute to its late designer “Sarah is here in every room,” says the owner of this four-bedroom home in the NSW Southern Highlands about her interior designer, the late Sarah Davison.

September 22