Grand Designs Australia

Directors of GM Coastal Developments Phil Mills and Andrew Gaul came together with a vision to put design at the forefront of the build process. As two people that live and breathe design, it was only natural they would want to shake things up in the

Storage, or lack thereof, has definitely been one of the biggest issues in my house over the years. No matter what I do, I can’t seem to get enough of it. Nothing makes me happier than finding a solution to some clutter that has been bothering me (sa

01/ IKON By Vortex Spas If you want to extend those feel-good vacation vibes, install a spa in your backyard. Inspired by luxury marine and modern architecture, IKON by Vortex Spas is a total rethink of how spa technology and modern living come toget

With modern architecture at its core, the Two Pavilion house located in Brisbane is all about paring down to the basics. You’ll find simple, abstract forms and lots of natural light that make a large impact. The design for Two Pavilion house was deve

When styling a home, it’s easy to get caught up in the fun of soft furnishings such as couches, throws and cushions. Often overlooked, however, are the hard finishes that actually set the scene — and the tone — for the interior aesthetic of a home. F

It was as if serendipity knocked twice for Di Foggo and Rod Moore. First on their discovery of Kyneton in 2006, a gourmet village in Victoria’s Macedon Ranges district, that was on the cusp of its own renaissance, having been a thriving commercial ce

Landing in the design industry by what he calls “somewhat of an accident”, Tom Fereday began his career studying sculpture and fine art, which propelled him into the world of industrial design. Today, he works in his independent design studio where h

Downside Up House by WALA Architectural Studio is a project encompassing the restoration of a heritage house and the construction of an extension that turned out to be anything but normal. The triangular-shaped block was gifted an extension that loca

Down by the banks of Cabbage Tree Point on the Gold Coast sits a classic Australian tableau: a retired couple by the seaside leisurely checking their crab traps, while a gaggle of grandkids trails behind. Sitting squarely in the background of this se

Some adages need revision. “It takes a village” is one, and we suggest that as well as raising a child, a village comes in pretty handy when raising a house from the ground up. Proving that it really does take a village is French Island Barge House.

Twin homes have gone up in Collingwood and the sky’s the limit when it came to their vertical design. They sprawl skywards and promote small-space architecture and flexible family living. The ambitious pair of dwellings proposes an alternative to con

There’s nothing like a bit of good old-fashioned teamwork to get a job done right. Mont Albert B&W House is the brainchild of three expert teams: Ben Callery Architects, owners and landscape designers Sam and Kirsten Egan, and kitchen manufacturers/c

What do a young family, a retired couple with grandkids and a pair of nearly empty-nesters have in common? Cielo, that’s what. Rather than the typically uninspired (read: vanilla) interiors that define off-the-plan developments, this project was pers

When choosing the Best Kitchen Award winner, NZ Master Joiners Awards’ judges found it impossible to bypass Wackrows of Cambridge. While the judges recognised the visual simplicity of the kitchen entered by Carl Riley of Wackrows, its superb executio

Pop on your best bikini (or board shorts) and slide your surfboard under your arm as we head to the Northern Beaches to tour the latest masterpiece from Peninsula Homes. A hodgepodge of shoddy renovations characterised the original cottage, which was

When winter arrives, it takes willpower to leave the comfort of your home and brave the cold. That’s why we love curling up next to a fire with a good book and glass of wine — and we’re sure that’s high up on your wish list, too. There’s just somethi

For more than 35 years, CDK Stone has been at the forefront of the Australian stone industry. Always exploring the current trends in kitchen design, CDK Stone’s dedicated team travel the globe to bring the leading design trends to Australia. Recently

If there’s one thing we all agree on, it’s that no one likes being cold in their own home. As our lifestyles naturally change with the seasons, so should our homes. With autumn here and the cooler weather fast approaching, it’s time to bring out the

Floor heating is a luxurious home feature and a popular trend in new housing, as well as in renovations that focus on clean, comfortable, design-led living. This heating system is often overlooked as most think it will only heat the floor. Although t

The outdoor areas of your home are like an extra living space during summer, and with the right outdoor heating solution, they can be the same during winter. Whether you want a heater that does its job on the sly or you want to make your heat source

I admit it, we have a lot of stuff. Stacks of old issues of Grand Designs Australia, kitchen gadgets upon kitchen gadgets, and clothes from “the archives” (of high school). It all seems to accumulate. Are you in the same boat? Ample storage is a luxu

Water is one of those basic elements that flows so freely and abundantly we often forget its value. Then, without warning, we lose it. Perhaps a severe storm robs us of our water supply, or a drought forces the government to restrict our water usage.

The innovative design of the Freestanding Glance is truly something to behold. The distinctive aesthetics of the Glance make it an undisputed focal point in any room. The work of Christina Strand and Niels Hvass, who are located in Copenhagen, relies