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design SOCIETY • Our pick of the latest and greatest
IT’S IN THE DETAILS • Make a house a home by combining the little things to tell your story
WAREHOUSE CONVERSIONS • Expansive ceilings, generous spaces and industrial features evoking history — converted warehouses are renovation gold
JAMES WALSH • James Walsh is a storyteller. His work is an exciting narrative that’s filled with passion and intrigue. And each unique piece he creates marks the beginning of a compelling new chapter
IN THE FRAME • The flexibility to choose…
MAKE YOUR ENTRANCE • Want a delectable door? Be inspired by these bold and beautiful options
CHOOSE YOUR STYLE • Knock, knock. What’s the right door for you?
TILE FILES • From metals, ceramics and faux marble to real stone, find the perfect tile for your budget
FEELING THE BLUES • There’s one colour topping all the colour charts this year and that’s Pantone’s Colour of the Year, Classic Blue
THE COMPLETE RENO GUIDE • Avoid rookie errors with our tips from the pros covering everything you need to know for the perfect home renovation
NEWS JUST IN!
DO’S AND DON’TS
KITCHEN RENO CHECKLIST STEP BY STEP • Suzanne Burke rolls out the 20 steps to kitchen renovating success
TRIED & TESTED TOUCHY FEELY • It’s all about touch in this issue, as we assess the latest products with an eye on texture and feel
OUT & ABOUT • Go walkabout to discover what’s happening in the design world
WELLNESS RETREAT • A home manufactured to promote wellbeing, where you can rest your head and restore your mind
ONE WITH NATURE • Transforming an Australian farmhouse into an eclectic eco retreat with room for the grandkids
ADD ANOTHER DIMENSION • A home’s outside matters too, so make a statement with its exterior
MODERN HERITAGE • Celebrating history and welcoming contemporary styling is all in a day’s work for Brighton’s beautiful Ballara
LITTLE RAY OF SUNSHINE • Get ready to peruse some serious decor eye candy, courtesy of this Sydney home
SIZE MATTERS • Eight bathrooms, six bedrooms and three kitchens — oh my! A 1950s cottage becomes ultra-modern and balloons in size
DREAM HOME REALITY • Find a forever home that comes with all the bells and whistles
THE BEE’S KNEES • Join us in salivating over a renovated and extended Coburg home buzzing with energy and dripping in timber
BONUS • GRAND DESIGNS AUSTRALIA SOURCEBOOK
TRUE BLUE • This stylish reconfiguration caresses Sydney Harbour and celebrates outdoor living
VICTORIAN TERRACE REINCARNATED • A renovated and extended home in Windsor proves a small footprint can have a big impact
HEAVEN ON THE HARBOUR • A strong and stylish home that connects with the solidity of Sydney Harbour Bridge and reinterprets the sandstone legacy of the area
MOVIN’ ON UP… • Love your home but want more living space? Perhaps your growing teen wants a rumpus room, a career change means a home office is needed, or there’s a new baby in the family. It could be time to build skyward
IN YOUR ELEMENT • Get cosy this winter with a fireplace that...