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Five Insta-worthy foodie interiors

Steal stunning ideas from these gorgeous Auckland restaurants

Meet the man who reinvented carpet design

German-born designer Jan Kath shares how he weaved his way to success

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Australians are buying into the property market one brick at a time

BrickX is making an investment property affordable for all Australians.

10 questions to ask an interior designer

How to find the right professional for the job

How to clean your shag-pile rug

Follow these steps to keep your rug nice and clean.

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7 Design Lessons From Australia’s Most Lust-Worthy New Interiors

Prepare for a style shake up

The most luxurious way to travel through Europe

All aboard the Venice-Simplon-Orient Express!

Precinct: Long Jetty, NSW

A seaside holiday town of yesteryear, today it’s host to creative locals, Scandi boutiques, and vintage and boho homewares.

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Home Inspiration: Timeless appeal

A chic, laid-back palette provides the perfect backdrop in this gorgeous Sydney home

Tillandsia – how to buy, grow & care for air plants

The plant that's almost impossible to kill.

Cozy bedroom with a forest-themed wall, green bedding, and a nightstand with a vase and candle.

Seven wondrous wallpapers to use in your home

Sophisticated looks to easily add character to living spaces

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An elegant beachside home with a splash of colour

Inspired by Palm Springs in the US, this coastal-inspired home is a relaxing oasis

Cozy living room with a beige sofa, assorted cushions, plants, a chair, and large window bringing in natural light.

Seven things interior stylists say you should never do

HB's stylists share their top tips

Bright living room with blue sofa, colorful cushions, a large flower painting on the wall, and a tufted ottoman.

Pantone’s 2018 colour predictions are in

The colour experts have predicted what will be trending next year

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Outdoor seating with blue-striped cushions, table, and potted plant on a balcony overlooking a serene lake view.

Blue and white decorating ideas for every room

Create an ocean-inspired escape with our clever styling tips

Large black leather sofa with colorful patterned cushions in a bright living room.

Home inspiration: Moving on up

Too attached to their home to move, a Brisbane family chose to give their old cottage a lift – literally!

Living room with large windows, gray sofa, yellow cushions, coffee table with vase, and view of garden.

Three ways to make your home safer

Easy tricks and clever gadgets ensure your home feels safe all the time

In Partnership With Somfy

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How to turn your home into a smart home

What you need to know about smart technology

In Partnership With Somfy

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Five ways to design your home for comfortable living

There are a few the things you need to consider before building or renovating to ensure your home will be cosy and comfortable for years to come.

In Partnership With Hebel

Win a $10,000 Window Covering Package

Plus more!

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Top tips for choosing flooring

Carpet Court's ambassador, Darren Palmer shares his 5 tips

Brought to you by Carpet Court

Modern living room with a gray sectional sofa, decorative cushions, wall art, and a round jute rug on a wooden floor.

H2HB: 10 ways to make a house a home

House to Home Beautiful's very own stylist, Aimee Tarulli, shares her tips for stamping your style on your own four walls

Elegant living room with ornate ceilings, large blue couch, patterned chairs, and a central chandelier.

This 16th-century villa may have been designed by Michelangelo

With its ornate wall paintings and original terracotta floors, this villa is a sight to behold

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Modern living room with wooden furniture, a red couch, sculptures, and large windows casting light.

This award-winning home showcases the best of Australian interior design

Light, bright and airy spaces sum up this stunning, stylish space

Cozy bedroom with wood-paneled wall, neutral bedding, bedside lamps, and floral arrangements enhancing the warm ambiance.

Abigail Ahern’s top 10 tips for decorating with colour

Designer, stylist and best-selling author Abigail Ahern unveils her secrets to using colour in the home

Hallway with wooden accents, tropical wallpaper, and plants; bright lighting from a woven lampshade casts shadows.

House Rules 2017: 24 hour fixup reveals

Fix or fail? The remaining House Rules teams worked against the clock to redo a zone of their choice

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Modern living room with a gray sofa, colorful pillows, round ottomans, and a large plant against a yellow wall.

Style Edit: An Ottoman for all budgets

No matter your budget, you'll find an ottoman to meet your needs

A woman in a black dress holds a tray of jewelry, standing in a bright room with plants and a display case.

Interview: Natalie Marie Fitch of Natalie Marie Jewellery

This indie label creates outright gorgeous pieces fit for a (potential) princess

House Rules 2017: Aaron and Daniella’s favourite spaces

With a few tough rules set by team Queensland this week, the teams rose to the challenge. Here are the rooms that won them over

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Brown leather couch with light blue pillow and throw, next to a round table with books and a vase of flowers.

Style Edit: 5 ways to add a touch of pastel to your home

The latest additions to our shopping wishlist

Cozy living room with a light gray sofa, patterned pillows, draped blanket, and books against a dark wall.

Top styling tips from Beautiful Rooms judge

Get the insider tips and tools from Beautiful Rooms judge and Temple & Webster stylist Jessica Bellef

Exhibition space with modern pendant lights and people walking, set against white sheer curtains with geometric designs.

DENFAIR 2017: Prepare to be inspired

The third annual instalment boasts over 300 curated design brands from across the globe – including Cult, Domo and Fred International

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Modern dining and kitchen area with wooden table, black chairs, pendant lights, and potted plants.

House Rules 2017: Sean and Ella’s favourite spaces

Here are the couple's most loved rooms from the incredible transformation

Modern kitchen with wooden stools, subway tile backsplash, and pendant lights over a central island.

Beautiful Rooms to inspire

Check out these past Beautiful Rooms finalists to inspire you for this year's competition

Two people carry art in front of the Art Gallery of New South Wales, with banners for Andy Warhol and John Olsen exhibits.

See Australia’s first removable art gallery

Art lovers can take home their favourite piece straight from the walls of the Art Gallery of NSW

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Modern laundry room with teal tiles, a large window, and a washing machine.

House Rules 2017: Troy and Bec’s favourite spaces

These are the rooms they loved the most

Style edit: HB’s top 10 art-inspired homewares

These little luxuries are pure works of art

"Interior design tools, plans, and color samples with text 'Short-Term Interior Design Courses' on wooden background."

Six short-term interior design courses you need to know about

These programs will teach you the tricks of the trade

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Cozy bedroom with white bedding, a beige headboard, wooden nightstand, and decorative items on a sunny morning.

Four rules to follow when painting with white

We uncover the secrets to making white interiors work

Outdoor living room with gray sofas, colorful cushions, a white pouf, and bamboo plants in the background.

A home on the hilltop

A challenging renovation led to a soulful sanctuary nestled among the treetops of Brisbane

Bright living room with white sofas, blue and floral cushions, wooden table, and decorative items. Natural light fills the room.

Five easy ways to add character to your home without making permanent changes

No matter if you're renting or just want to give your home a quick makeover these tips are sure to inspire

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Outdoor patio with wooden deck, blue metal chairs, a table with glassware, and potted plants, against a wooden wall.

How to winter-proof timber decks

Protect your timber deck throughout winter to keep it looking beautiful for the warmer months to come

Living room with beige sofa, decorative pillows, glass coffee table, black-framed windows, and a fireplace.

Beautiful Rooms inspiration

Let these gorgeous rooms inspire you to enter our Beautiful Rooms competition

House Rules 2017: HB’s interpretation of NSW House Rule “Watery colour palette”

We love the idea of a watery colour palette. Here's how we would execute it in Troy and Bec's home...

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Style inspiration: A blissful bohemian zone

Unleash your inner wanderer with interiors inspired by far-flung worlds

House Rules 2017: What Andrew and Jono really thought of their study

Find out if the astroturf flooring and orange walls met the owners' expectations

Two black wire chairs with patterned cushions, a round table with books and green glasses in a room with a fireplace.

Easy updates: Transform forgotten pieces of furniture into beautiful statement pieces

Recreate the look for yourself

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Modern minimalist kitchen with white island, wooden chair, and pendant lights; sleek and clean design.

This award-winning home is a pastel dream

This home just won the Dulux Colour Awards' Single Residential Interior category

Bright bedroom with a white bed, blue-patterned pillows, wall art, and a wicker chair by glass doors leading to a balcony.

Home inspiration: made with love

This gorgeous seaside cottage is filled with handcrafted personal style

Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, yellow wall, small dining table, chairs, and pendant light.

The Dulux 2017 Colour Awards winners have been announced

This home is the future of design and colour

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Dining area with a wooden table, floral wall mural, and modern lighting.

House Rules 2017: Western Australian home reveal

Look inside twin brothers Andrew and Jono's new home

Modern living room with gray sofa, blue-green rug, round wooden table, abstract art, potted plants, and bright window.

Winning style: Peek inside a 50 Beautiful Rooms finalist’s home

Check out the stunning home of a former finalist from our 50 Most Beautiful Rooms competition, run in association with Temple & Webster

A room corner with a potted plant on a shelf, colorful art on pink walls, air conditioner above, and books neatly arranged.

The top 10 indoor planters

Add a splash of greenery to your space with these gravity-defying vessels

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Bright modern kitchen with white cabinets, open windows to greenery, and decorative plants on the counter.

This Queensland home exudes beachside beauty

Interior designer Gail has enjoyed the serenity of her secluded Queensland home for more than two decades

Home Beautiful Style Challenge with Bed Bath N’ Table – Winter’s Dream

Be inspired by Home Beautiful's winter style transformation with finds from Bed Bath N' Table

10 ways to make a rental home your own | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia

How to choose the correct sink and tapware for your kitchen

Basin shopping draining you? here’s everything you need to know about the kitchen sink and the tapware to go with it

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Green ceramic plates with black radial pattern, each with a wooden spoon, arranged on a textured white cloth.

Creative Collection: Mona-Lisa Klavus

This potter channels her Nordic heritage with simple shapes and minimal decoration to make functional everyday pieces

Dining room with a wooden table, black chairs, large plant, and a mural of a black cockatoo on the wall.

An artist creates a home filled with colour and spice

Lovingly crafted pieces and shades of sunshine flourish in this one-of-a-kind family home

Potter in a studio shaping clay, surrounded by bowls and pottery on shelves, with brushes and tools on the table.

Creative collection: Meet Susan Simonini who crafts clay into beautiful tableware

After a decade as a fine artist, Susan Simonini discovers her true passion is sinking her hands into clay

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Style edit: The latest finds we love

Take a look at our roundup of lust-have products

Home Beautiful’s Mother’s Day gift guide

Luxe and lovely, these gift ideas make every day super special for Mums

Outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a wall-mounted TV, firewood, and potted plants on a wooden deck.

House Rules 2017: HB’s favourite room of the Vic house reveal

We share all the photos of the outdoor entertaining room

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Brunswick Picture House exterior with retro signage, umbrellas, and green plants in the background on a sunny day.

Precinct: Brunswick Heads, NSW

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

Man in a blue shirt sitting in front of a rustic, weathered wooden background.

Home decor: Timeless timber appeal

The natural appeal of timber and its unique nuances inspire the handcrafted approach of furniture designer and maker Nick Bailey

A cozy living room with a lit fireplace, wooden furniture, and rustic decor, featuring a large mirror above the mantel.

House Rules 2017: Take a look at HB’s interpretation of rule #4

We loved the fourth rule's theme, here's how we would have executed it

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Needle with pink thread stitching colorful embroidery on fabric.

Crafted calm: Meditate with embroidery

Create your own abstract work with Melbourne artist Belinda Marshall's latest project

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This or that: House Rules Judges Wendy Moore and Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen battle it out

We uncover their thoughts on popular styles, rooms to renovate and places to go. Who do you agree with?!

Hand-carved wooden spoons tied together with twine, resting on a carved wooden tray.

Creative collection: Hand carved wooden beauty

Woodworker Carol Russell transforms solid pieces of timber into elegant and tactile wooden spoons

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Modern living room with two chairs, round table, abstract art, and bright yellow patterned rug under high ceiling.

Five clever ways to add character to your home

Bright, bold furniture and feature walls are just some of the ways to inject personality into your home

Contemporary living room with a beige sofa, colorful cushions, striped rug, and a modern kitchen in the background.

A glamorous home transformation

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

Bright living room with a beige sectional sofa, patterned cushions, cowhide throw, and a modern glass-topped coffee table.

Home inspiration: Oasis of calm

Dreamy, ocean-inspired hues abound in this serene and stylish home

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Living room with armchair, cozy blanket, and decorative items; a chandelier hangs above a mantel with a bust sculpture.

How to bring French Provincial style to your home

Steal the look of these peaceful abodes

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Hallway inspiration: Six brilliant style ideas you’ll want to steal

Be inspired to transform your lacklustre corridor into a welcoming walkway

Collage art of a girl holding a flower with bird, colorful paper cutouts, scissors, and sketch on a table.

A cut above: take a closer look at these carefully crafted illustrations

Paper artist Andrea Smith creates colourful collages occasioning charming illustrations

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Hand holding a mug of coffee on a wooden table with carving tools, wood shavings, and lavender sprigs.

Creative escape – A city gal carves a country life

Meet the maker creating a country idyll in her own backyard, working with wood to feed her creative soul

Spacious dining room with a long wooden table, white chairs, floral centerpiece, and abstract wall art under natural light.

Seven clever ways to optimise small spaces

Try these creative tips to add pizazz to any small zone

Step inside the creative world of Walter G

Walter G’s stunning textiles are the result of two friends sharing a love of pattern and travel

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Weaving magic: Handmade textural treasures for your home

Designer Clare Collyer of Zillpa weaves a little magic turning lengths of rope into beautiful, textural homewares

Minimalist interior of a modern clothing store with dark teal walls, a counter, and displayed garments and accessories.

Four retail stores with enviable interiors

Take a peek into these gorgeous shops

Take a peek inside the bright and colourful world of Emelia Simcox

Flair and scale are just two of the dramatic qualities that make Emelia Simcox’s wallpapers simply irresistible

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We share HB’s creative makers and their tips for turning their passion into a business

Take a peek into their creative world and how they are living their dream

Bed with gray tufted headboard, layered pillows, cozy blankets, decorative pillow, and nightstand with branches and candle.

Hygge – the reason Danish people are so happy in their homes

Covet the look? Here's how to get it

With Domayne

Look inside ceramicist Jo Wood’s world

The intricate work of ceramicist Jo Wood is coaxed to life by a gentle combination of folding, pinching and pleating

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Take a look at these handcrafted timber pieces by Green Cathedral

Functionality, simple forms and a touch of mid-century style inspire the creative duo behind furniture company Green Cathedral

5 winning ways to hero indoor plants

A healthy crop of indoor plants will improve air quality and add superb style to spaces in your home.

Modern cafe interior with blue walls, white chairs, and a staff member behind the counter.

Duchess Kate Middleton was the inspiration behind the design of this Melbourne cafe

With terrazzo tiles, patterns derived from her local country pub and splashes of rich cobalt blue, the cafe is as elegant as Kate

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Modern living room with a brown leather chair, books on black coffee table, and large windows with blinds.

These three homes have been shortlisted for the Residential Decoration award

Be inspired by these three gorgeous homes

Bright home office with large windows, desk lamp, computer, cushion, and plant.

How to dress and style your windows

With attention to detail and a little vision, the so-called eyes of the home can be one of its most outstanding features

A woman with red hair holds a wooden tool, standing next to shelves filled with colorful spools of yarn.

Maker’s month: Meet fibre artist Sky Carter

Fibre artist Sky Carter turned her world upside down to follow a colourful innovative path

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Modern open-plan living area with white couch, dining table, kitchen island, red lamp, and abstract wall art.

This homeowner’s sustainable style led to a picture-perfect family home

The creative duo repurposed old furniture and discarded wood to furnish their Melbourne home

A large, white yurt tent set up on a grassy lawn by the sea, with furniture visible inside under a sunny sky.

The five best places to go glamping this Easter long weekend

With stunning nature views and hotel-like comforts, these five spaces are the ultimate getaway

Stylish living room with wooden accents, a green entrance door, fireplace, and beige sofa.

Australian Design Awards 2017 shortlists nominees for residential design category

Take a look at the most celebrated and well-thought out home designs

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Elegant console table with floral decor and abstract painting on wall.

Top five colour cues

The Home Beautiful team's favourite colour moments

A mudroom with hanging coats, helmets, a fur hat, bench with a hat, boots on the floor, and a walking stick.

Style tips for the messiest room in the home

More than just a dumping ground for wet wellies, a mud room can be a magnificently multi-functional wonder

Weekend adventures

Step out in Sydney this weekend as April kicks off with some serious handmade inspiration

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Modern bathroom with wooden vanity, white sink, and teal tile accents.

Gorgeous timber vanities to spice up your space

Go with the grain - a collection of statement timber vanities where form follows function

Modern living room with green wall, wooden shelves, gray sofa, and decorative cushions and vases.

Three colour combinations you need to know about

Forget about the traditional blue and white combination and try these earthy palettes for a fresh take on home decor

Everyday elegance: Hamptons-style family home

With its loved and lived in feel, it’s hard to believe this well-thought-out Sydney home is a new build

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Decorating inspiration: A world of colour

Set the scene in every room of your home with a sumptuous kaleidoscope of tones

Bare feet with anklets on a mandala drawn on sand, surrounded by smooth stones.

Let these beautiful stencils bring happiness and love to your home

Travels to India inspired these gorgeous accessories