Ruth Welsby

Slick design, luxe finishes and smart use of space are the key ingredients here

This family home in coastal Victoria is a warm wood-filled retreat

House Rules mentor and interior designer Carolyn Burns-McCrave shares one of her favourite projects – a revived 1900s family home in Melbourne

This family’s love of colour and pattern is beautifully showcased in their sunny living room

Chef and MKR judge Guy Grossi’s Melbourne abode effortlessly combines his passions for family, food and entertaining

A blend of heritage and modern, this striking bathroom renovation combines style and functionality

An architect has packed her delightful kitchen with plenty of storage and neat design touches

The historic federation house was revamped to give pride of place to a cherished art collection and a mix of moody, rich colours and neutrals

This elegant, large family bathroom is the perfect mix of vintage with french provincial-style fittings and antique feature pieces.

Carolyn Burns-McCrave explains how she worked her decorating magic on this gorgeous family abode

We reveal Australia’s must-visit destinations and uncover their hidden gems

Bereft of natural light, this small bathroom benefits from a streamlined design and fuss-free fixtures

Dazzling mosaics and vibrant accessories pop in this spacious spa-like retreat

This five-star transformation was the well-deserved winner of HB's Renovation of the Year competition last year

The makeover of this striking Victorian home pays homage to its 100-plus years of history

Dramatic monochrome gives way to soft and pretty in this bedroom makeover

Three bedrooms each get a fresh new look, thanks to a few budget-savvy ideas

A tired media room is transformed into an elegant lounge for a literary lover

Relaxed East Coast style permeates this lovely Melbourne cottage

Soft tones and delicate details have turned a lacklustre bedroom into a fresh, soothing retreat

A spare room now does double duty as a home office and a welcoming guest suite

Rambling roses and rustic arbours set the scene at this beautiful country house in Victoria

A bedroom's space issues are solved with a canny makeover

Streamlined design and a restrained colour palette define this striking space

A tired home office has been transformed into a sparkling new space

A compact space gets a striking monochrome makeover

Lush, earthy tones and a new open layout elevate this bathroom to a resort-style sanctuary

A renovation that stylishly recaptures the past has breathed new life into this Victorian cottage.

Tracie Ellis, textile designer and owner of Aura, invites us into her home in Victoria and shares a few of her favourite things.