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Clever architecture and building finesse combine in this Queenslander cottage renovation

Character charm meets elegant modern living in this worker’s cottage renovation, creatively designed for a young family of five. The charm and potential of this 1890s worker’s cottage in East Brisbane, once home to the local cobbler, swiftly enamoured the current owners — and their architects. “We were immediately attracted to the building,” says architect …

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Get inspired by these two beautiful home renovations that showcase great design

In the world of interiors, the fusion of modern aesthetics with artisan craftsmanship creates truly captivating living spaces. These gorgeous residential transformations are each uniquely stylish, and utterly alluring. Brisbane-based studio Design & Co has mastered the art of collaboration, working closely with local artisan cabinetmakers Facoory Cabinetry to transform ordinary residences into stunning showcases …

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The latest products and ideas for building and renovating

We’ve rounded up some of the most innovative and stylish finishes and must-have products to transform your home from the ground on up! Create a seamless visual flow for your modern alfresco zones by choosing frameless glass sliding door stackers, as seen in this coastal apartment with installation by Euroglass. It’s created an unobstructed vista …

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A creative, colourful and funky designer kitchen and home update

With bespoke design features and a creative brief, this kitchen and home renovation hits all the right notes for its music-loving homeowner. When a client requests something a little bit extraordinary for their home renovation, it’s music to the ears of designer Stuart May, founder of Style Kitchens by Design. “A fundamental characteristic of design …

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Creating your dream backyard oasis in Palm Springs style

When it comes to transforming a backyard into a stunning retreat, we’re taking inspiration from the iconic Palm Springs style for a retro yet sleek and minimalist approach to indoor-outdoor living. Create a dream oasis for Queensland homes that is both stylish and functional, with a dash of mid-century modern flair and some budget-savvy, functional …

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Expert tips to protect your home from flood damage

For Queensland residents looking to build, renovate or retrofit their homes, incorporating flood resilience measures is crucial to improving your property’s preparedness for the next flood event. Here’s the expert guide to protecting your home from potential flood damage. Every flood event is unique, with different levels and sources of flooding. Unfortunately, as South East …

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A luxury home in New Farm shines with fresh style after an impressive renovation

A collaborative design team has handed over a modern masterpiece to their clients with this renovated riverfront home in New Farm. With expansive river views, a modernist facade, and a side boundary shared with one of New Farm’s iconic heritage-listed fig trees of monumental proportions, this inner-city residence always boasted maximum curbside appeal. But having …

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Clever architecture leads the renovation of this compact inner-city Queenslander home

With a joyful union of old and new, this architect-designed subtropical urban oasis in Brisbane shows how to renovate a Queenslander home for modern inner-city living. Outside this early-1900s cottage, tucked away in a pocket of inner-city Fortitude Valley, you may be hard-pressed to guess what lies behead the façade. While the slender profile and …

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Sustainable design and eco-friendly architecture is at the forefront of this award-winning home.

Form meets function in this Sherwood home by dion Seminara architecture, where eco-friendly retirement living takes on a modern, inviting feel. Few of us would be brave enough to take on a new build as we approached retirement, but for the owner of this Sherwood home, it wouldn’t just be a new build: it would …

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Coastal style for a home in the Sunshine Coast hinterland

Inspired by its natural surrounds, this new build home in Buderim, Sunshine Coast Hinterland, is a casual yet inviting take on coastal-style interior design. You might think that in leafy Buderim, the brief would be simple: either achingly modern, or a considered renovation of an existing Queenslander. But for this family of four, securing a …

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