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The Whole Nine Yards

Golden’s fresh interpretation of an Australiana theme gives Nine Yards in South Melbourne a good dose of visual sophistication and warmth.

An Earthen Retreat In Byron Bay

A rammed earth guest house in Byron Bay by Thais Pupio Design champions the ancient building material with incredibly appealing results.

Dan Gayfer Design Reimagines A Dairy

Dan Gayfer and his clients were passionate about integrating a 125-year-old former dairy at the rear of their Footscray property into their house’s new extension.

Clever Days With Smart Bathrooms

Smart bathrooms are smart in so many ways, from the integration of high-tech gadgetry to the inclusion of biophilic patterns and handcrafted features.

Design According To Heritage And Climate: Shaun Lockyer

As the director of his eponymous studio, Shaun Lockyer is responsible for some of Queensland’s most stunning, environmentally responsible homes. Leanne Amodeo talks to the Brisbane-based architect about the practice’s recent projects.

The Hybrid Kitchen

Integrating the kitchen island and dining table may be a response to small footprint living, but it also upholds the kitchen as the heart of the home, as Leanne Amodeo, guest feature editor of the Kitchen & Bathroom issue, discovers.