10 Questions to Ask Your Interior Designer Before You Sign
Ten essential questions to ask an interior designer before signing, covering process, cost, communication and budget for Australian homeowners.
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How to Connect Your Indoor and Outdoor Living Spaces
How to connect your indoor and outdoor living spaces in Australia, covering structural requirements, door systems, floor transitions, materials, shade structures, and when to engage a professional. Practical guidance for homeowners planning a renovation.
Luxury & Compact Apartment Interiors: 5 Australian Projects to Inspire Your Next Renovation
From penthouse living to compact urban homes, these projects demonstrate how considered design can elevate apartment interiors through clarity, materiality and spatial precision.
Behind the Design: BJB Architects
Behind the Design with BJB Architects explores the practice’s thoughtful approach to enduring homes shaped by warmth, craftsmanship and context.
10 Questions You Should Ask Your Architect Before Starting a Project
Planning a build or renovation? These are the 10 questions every Australian homeowner should ask their architect before signing anything.
Korinda House by BENT Architecture
Korinda House by BENT Architecture unfolds as a series of masonry volumes across a sloping rural site, balancing retreat and connection. Clad in rugged timbercrete and shaped by landscape, the home embraces sustainability, privacy and family life in equal measure.
Same Practice, New Pressures: The Studio Accelerator Returns for 2026
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Australia's Residential Design Market — May 2026
Over the past 60 days, CO-architecture recorded 394 homeowner project submissions representing an estimated $56.6M–$117M in residential construction intent. Here's what the data tells us about Australia's design and renovation market heading into mid-2026.
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Korinda House by BENT Architecture
Korinda House by BENT Architecture unfolds as a series of masonry volumes across a sloping rural site, balancing retreat and connection. Clad in rugged timbercrete and shaped by landscape, the home embraces sustainability, privacy and family life in equal measure.
Salmon House by True Story
Set high on a sloping Northcote corner, this multi-level family home flows through a series of immersive spaces shaped by light, material and rhythm. Designed for both connection and solitude, it gently links indoor living with garden, pool and the broader landscape.
Home Pavilion by MRTN Architects
Anchored by a central pavilion, this residence by MRTN Architects draws on mid-century Eichler principles to prioritise connection, adaptability and social life. Carefully arranged volumes balance privacy and openness, shaping a timeless family home defined by structure and materiality.
Cloud Residence by FURNISHD.
Cloud Residence by FURNISHD. is a sky-high Melbourne apartment inspired by light, clouds and elevation. Defined by serene minimalism and sculptural forms, the home layers warm textures and curated furnishings to create a calm, celestial retreat floating above the CBD.
Earth + Sky House by Kirsten Johnstone Architecture
A considered downsizer designed to support ageing in place. Single-level living, intuitive circulation and earthy materials create a calm, adaptable home that fosters wellbeing and a strong connection to landscape.
Behind the Design
Behind the Design: Keen Architecture
Keen Architecture on honest first meetings, budget realities and why the best custom homes start with the right questions and the right relationship.
Behind the Design: Castlepeake Architects
Castlepeake Architects shares how they approach first meetings, budget transparency, and what homeowners can do to set a project up for success.
Behind the Design: BJB Architects
Behind the Design with BJB Architects explores the practice’s thoughtful approach to enduring homes shaped by warmth, craftsmanship and context.
Behind the Design: BelBon Design
BelBon Design on designing homes that go beyond looks, crafting spaces that reflect how people truly live. Behind the Design, Perth interior design studio.
Behind the Design: St. Helier Studio
St. Helier Studio founder on designing homes that feel personal, from heritage renovations to coastal retreats. Behind the Design explores the Perth studio's integrated architecture and interiors practice.
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5 Australian Homes That Embrace Modern Design
Five Australian homes that reveal how modern design can reshape a heritage cottage, a suburban townhouse and a mountainside site alike.
10 Questions to Ask Your Interior Designer Before You Sign
Ten essential questions to ask an interior designer before signing, covering process, cost, communication and budget for Australian homeowners.
How to Choose the Right Architect for Your Heritage Home (2026 Guide)
A practical guide to choosing the right architect for a heritage home renovation in Australia, covering heritage listings, approvals, costs, and the questions worth asking before you commit.
6 Vintage Homes Refurbished for Modern Living
From Victorian cottages to heritage mansions, these six Australian projects explore what it means to update a classic home for the way people actually live today.
How Much Does a Deck or Alfresco Cost in Australia? (2026)
How much does a deck or alfresco cost in Australia in 2026? Realistic cost ranges by material and state, a full material comparison table, alfresco and outdoor kitchen additions, council approval guidance, and ROI context for homeowners planning an outdoor living build.
How to Connect Your Indoor and Outdoor Living Spaces
How to connect your indoor and outdoor living spaces in Australia, covering structural requirements, door systems, floor transitions, materials, shade structures, and when to engage a professional. Practical guidance for homeowners planning a renovation.
Interior Designer vs. Interior Decorator: Which One Do You Actually Need?
Interior designer or interior decorator? Learn the real difference, which one suits your project, and how to hire the right professional for your home in Australia.
7 Australian Homes Designed for Real Family Life
From Sydney to Perth, discover 7 Australian family home renovations and new builds designed for how families actually live, by leading local architecture studios.
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Architecture & Interiors
Korinda House by BENT Architecture
Korinda House by BENT Architecture unfolds as a series of masonry volumes across a sloping rural site, balancing retreat and connection. Clad in rugged timbercrete and shaped by landscape, the home embraces sustainability, privacy and family life in equal measure.
Taylors Bay by Secret Gardens
A substantial landscape renovation has reshaped how this late Federation home connects with its Taylors Bay setting. Defined entry pathways, layered planting and a pergola-anchored garden create spaces for relaxed outdoor living and entertaining.
Salmon House by True Story
Set high on a sloping Northcote corner, this multi-level family home flows through a series of immersive spaces shaped by light, material and rhythm. Designed for both connection and solitude, it gently links indoor living with garden, pool and the broader landscape.
Home Pavilion by MRTN Architects
Anchored by a central pavilion, this residence by MRTN Architects draws on mid-century Eichler principles to prioritise connection, adaptability and social life. Carefully arranged volumes balance privacy and openness, shaping a timeless family home defined by structure and materiality.
Cloud Residence by FURNISHD.
Cloud Residence by FURNISHD. is a sky-high Melbourne apartment inspired by light, clouds and elevation. Defined by serene minimalism and sculptural forms, the home layers warm textures and curated furnishings to create a calm, celestial retreat floating above the CBD.
The Darling Edit by Marylou Sobel Interior Design
Guided by Marylou Sobel Interior Design, The Darling Edit pairs timeless elegance with everyday ease. Soft curves, concealed functionality and layered natural finishes define the interior, creating a refined yet relaxed home shaped by precision, restraint and warmth.
Earth + Sky House by Kirsten Johnstone Architecture
A considered downsizer designed to support ageing in place. Single-level living, intuitive circulation and earthy materials create a calm, adaptable home that fosters wellbeing and a strong connection to landscape.
Bawley Point by Watershed Architects
A respectful coastal renovation on NSW’s South Coast, transforming a modest brick shack into a multi-generational holiday home. Retaining its original form, the project embraces simplicity, connection and relaxed seaside living.
Sienna House by 868 Architects
A sensitive coastal renovation in South Cronulla, transforming a single-storey cottage into a contemporary double-storey home. Sandstone grounding and a sculptural upper form balance heritage, innovation and light-filled coastal living.
Nicola Millward of Nx Studio for the CO-architecture Accelerator Program
Nicola Millward, Director of Nx Studio, joins the CO-architecture Accelerator—Australia’s first industry-backed program for purpose-driven practices. Nx Studio delivers sustainable commercial and residential design, prioritising adaptive reuse, collaboration and low-impact materials.
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Escape
Win an Architecture Experience at Studio Tasmania
A rare opportunity to experience one of Australia’s most celebrated architectural retreats, with a once-in-a-lifetime stay at Studio Tasmania valued at over $3,000.
Why Studio Tasmania is the Ultimate Secluded Getaway for Design Lovers
Framing the untouched beauty of 9 Mile Beach and the Aurora Australis, Studio Tasmania is a bucket-list retreat that blurs the line between architecture and wilderness. This secluded escape celebrates connection, calm and the raw wonder of Tasmania’s natural landscape.
Inside the Luxury Round Hill Retreat Nestled in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland
Brought to life by builder and owner Alex Grant of Round Hill Projects, the cabin was designed in close collaboration with Simon Dellosa of SI.DE Architecture—blending Alex’s original vision with Simon’s architectural expertise to create something crafted and personal.
The Cloud at Sen Vineyard
Offering a luxurious retreat overlooking the breathtaking Tasmanian countryside, The Cloud at Sen Vineyard is perfect for both couples and families, blending modern comforts with secluded privacy. Discover how you can win a two night stay valued at over $3,300!
Hide and Seek Kangaroo Valley
A secluded getaway in Kangaroo Valley, Hide and Seek is ideal for families and couples seeking a peaceful retreat. Combining heritage charm with modern comforts, the property offers stylish spaces to relax, entertain, and enjoy breathtaking views.
Little Valley Summerhouse
A serene off-grid retreat in Wollombi Valley, The Summerhouse at Little Valley Farm, offers a genuine farm stay experience. Designed with sustainability in mind, this two-bedroom stay blends harmoniously with its bushland surroundings, inviting guests to relax and connect with the land.
Practice Ground
A secluded retreat blending modern architectural design with the wild beauty of the Capertee Valley in Wiradjuri Country. Guests at Practice Ground are invited to immerse themselves in the tranquility of the bushland and form a deep connection with the untouched wilderness of New South Wales.
Dadirri Retreat
An architectural escape that sits comfortably in the landscape and offers guests a home base to take in all the beauty of Bowen Mountain and its surrounds.
