Handpicked by CO-architecture, these house interiors resonated most with our audience in 2025. Defined by considered layouts, nuanced material choices and homes designed around the way people live, each project offers a compelling snapshot of contemporary Australian interiors.
Discover 2025’s most-popular home renovations on CO-architecture, from heritage restorations to contemporary extensions—featuring smart design ideas, modern materials and inspiring transformations.
Reimagination of a historic rural home with a sensitive new A-frame extension. Balancing separation and connection, the addition by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture enhances family living while honouring the homestead’s agricultural roots.
In Melbourne’s St Kilda West, Park St transforms two ageing Art Deco flats into a vibrant, contemporary family home. Bold, playful and deeply personal, the design celebrates colour, creativity and character — blending heritage charm with fearless modern expression.
Perched in Queensland’s Blackall Range, Mapleton House redefines the idea of home through a fluid connection between architecture and landscape. Immersed in nature yet deeply personal, the house balances openness and intimacy, embracing its hillside setting with quiet confidence.
Transformation of a steep, narrow site into a light-filled family home. Drawing on the medieval corbel for inspiration, the design maximises space and views while blending robust materials, bespoke details and sustainability.
A thoughtful example of respectful, passive design, Cake House captures the joy of seaside living today while ensuring its comfort, efficiency, and relevance for generations to come.
For architect Sarah Waller, good design begins with listening to the land. She believes a home should respond to its surroundings, capturing light, views, and a sense of belonging. Her River House, overlooking the Brisbane River, reflects this philosophy, creating harmony between people and place.
Blending family warmth with the rugged beauty of the Australian bush. Designed by BENT Architecture, Korinda House's earthy forms, lush courtyards, and sustainable materials create a home that protects, connects, and celebrates its unique landscape.
The transformation of a double-fronted Victorian home in Hawthorn East into a light, spacious and sustainable family home that feels fresh and warm.
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.
Set among the trees above MacMasters Beach, Three Points House is a coastal home thoughtfully redesigned by BIJL Architecture. The project brings clarity and warmth to an existing structure, creating spaces that feel calm, connected, and easy to live in.
