How Northern Edge Studio designed a new Fleurieu Peninsula house inspired by butterfly roof homes in Palm Springs.

This Sydney home reveals a textural patchwork of old and new.

Dubbed the 'millennial dream home', this new build speaks to a love of retro design, sustainable values, and modern-day family living.

At just 15 square metres, this architectural tiny home on Kangaroo Island has everything you need for a weekend getaway.

See how small changes have maximised space inside this inviting, century-old Sydney terrace.

This classic red-brick home has been playfully reimagined with retro-inspired features and family-friendly spaces.

Practising what she preaches, urban designer Shakira Everett purchased an apartment to support a low-maintenance and walkable lifestyle.

Every room inside Brunswick Heads Residence by Fraser Mudge Architects is woven around lush gardens.

This 55-square-metre apartment is a celebration of iconic Bondi; its rugged cliffs, famous beach, and effortlessly relaxed lifestyle.

This self-contained backyard studio features a mezzanine level, bathroom and kitchenette all squeezed under the canopy of existing trees! ⁠

This sustainable home in Noosa's hinterland was designed to be engulfed by the owner's beloved gardens.

An elegant Brighton cottage gets an understated makeover by Mckimm.

Clever space saving features and Brazilian modernist influences have transformed this Bondi apartment.

Healy Ryan Architects designed a light-filled home for a retired couple, allowing them to downsize next door to their house of 25 years.

Instead of being knocked down, this post-war cottage was transformed into a serene family home with valley views.

This Melbourne cottage hides a clever renovation with a sweeping ceiling and family friendly spaces.

Sustainability underpins every element of this Scarborough home with a mid-century inspired look designed by MDC Architects.

A simple folded paper game inspired the clever design of a Melbourne bungalow, with separate yet interconnected rooms.

Designed by Graeme Gunn and built by Merchant Builders, this Melbourne townhouse has been masterfully preserved for the next generation.

This impressive new build by Archier prioritises the landscape over itself.

With glorious architecture and idyllic waterfront views, it's easy to see why the lucky residents of these Double Bay apartments never want to leave!

This NSW home was designed to be as simple as possible, even going without conventional windows, to blend into its farmland location.

This ‘practically quirky’ apartment reno balances colour and original art deco features for a family of four.

This heritage home reveals a surprising extension designed to accommodate a family of five, all at varying stages of life.

Our favourite homes are those that prove great design and sustainability go hand in hand. Here are our top eight!

Take a closer look at Australia's most breathtaking residential pools.

An architect and her brother transformed this once-dilapidated 1960s shack into a playful dream home fit for a young family.

These spectacular houses designed around internal courtyards show how the smallest of gardens can make a big impact.

Seven years after Studio Dot architect Steele Olney purchased a weatherboard cottage, it’s become a comfortable and surprisingly sustainable sanctuary for the whole family.

An old Victorian-turned-architect's office is given a new lease on life after a sympathetic redesign by BUNSTON.

A translucent glass linkway connects old and new in this Melbourne terrace, renovated over seven years.

With a $70,000 budget, Jack Davies and Elizabeth White have completely revitalised their 1970s Carlton apartment.

The couple behind K+ARchitect designed their Barwon Heads renovation around a central pool, creating spaces for work, play, and living.

A timber addition and sunken internal courtyard has brought new life into this post-war Melbourne home renovation by Michael Ong Design Office (MODO)

Original apricot brick and fibro houses in Bogangar, NSW inspired the look of this new home by architects Dan Wilson and Knight Office.

This compact inner-city Melbourne cottage is having a big impact thanks to an efficient renovation and green roof by Nest Architects.

The once dilapidated Brisbane home now boasts a light-filled extension with a sunny courtyard and even a DJ booth!

Built in the backyard of a Northcote home, this inviting brick addition has allowed a widowed mother and son to live side by side.

The original design intent of this 1970s townhouse in Northcote has been restored in a 'simple' renovation by Kerry Kounnapis Architecture Practice (KKAP).

This once cabin-like coastal home has been thoughtfully renovated by Victoria Merrett Architects, without losing its original, cosy feel.

This once-simple holiday house draws inspiration from the owner's childhood memories to create a functional family home surrounded by nature.

This once introverted 1980s townhouse has been completely gutted, making way for a sophisticated and uplifting home on the Sunshine Coast.

Inspired by a collection of corrugated sheds, MRTN designed this farmhouse to match its rural surrounds.

Ocean Grove House by Wiesebrock Architecture gives a quintessential '60s beach shack a sustainable makeover.

A statement ‘pod’ clad in copper, mirrored, metal laminate has transformed this tiny St Kilda studio apartment.

Architect Richard Wiesebrock designed every detail of this Lara home specifically to suit his parents and sister.

Pops of orange and textural materials have turned this lacklustre Sydney home into a joyful and functional abode.

This 1960s Melbourne apartment makeover by Healy Ryan Architects leans into its original features.

How Circle Studio Architects saved and uplifted an Edwardian house in Melbourne's inner west.

This newly built Mornington Peninsula home was designed to look like a mid-century modern motel, with an Australiana twist!

Kiamba Valley Farmhouse is a project that both reimagines, and pays tribute to, original Queenslander homes.

A 56-square-metre apartment brings a taste of Parisian chic to Melbourne's CBD. See the before and after photos!

See how a modest suburban home in Melbourne's east was retained and enhanced to benefit the owners, while minimising construction waste.

The unconventional design of Bangalow Road Home hides a courtyard and a pool at the centre of the home.

With the owners determined to retain the quintessential character of their suburban pad, Fowler and Ward opted for retention over reinvention.

Steffen Welsch Architects revamped this warm Melbourne family home with sustainability and functionality in mind.

This renovated home in NSW's South Coast reveals a series of surprising spaces, soaked in colours that celebrate its beachside location.

The classic 1970s home has been transformed into a dreamy contemporary space that still pays homage to the original build.

The rear extension offers incredible views over the surrounding landscape!