Beautiful Builds

Guest columnist Janette Stritt of Stritt Design & Construction shares her expertise on custom building.

How a well-planned scheme brings depth, warmth and elegance to every space.

A sleek renovation helps this home become just as inspiring as its coastal location.

When a husband and wife design duo found a rambling old home on a block near the beach, they created a slice of the Hamptons in Sydney.

This head-turning Queenslander was lifted, extended and reimagined as a forever home for a family of four.

A designer’s dramatic renewal of this 1920s house marries timeless form with contemporary function.

There’s something undeniably romantic about old homes. The soaring ceilings, the worn timber floors, the quirks that whisper of past lives. But when it comes to an old home renovation, those dreamy details often come hand in hand with unexpected surprises, heritage restrictions and structural challenges. So, how do you honour the past while creating […]

Our guest columnist shares the secret to ensuring a smooth start in the early stages of a new build.

This coastal holiday retreat proves how sometimes a new build can tick more boxes than a renovation.

Save on heating and cooling with our tips to make your home more energy efficient

Step through the arches and into a home that marries California's historic Spanish Mission-style homes with Brisbane's bushland.

Deep hues and glamorous touches create a striking new home for a family of seven.

Designed by the owners as their ultimate retreat, flowing marble, curves and clay tones abound in this inspiring one-of-a-kind Brisbane home.

This Melbourne home was built up among the treetops with sustainability front of mind, creating a deep connection with nature and a peaceful, easy beauty.

With its plantation-style gardens and warm, organic interiors, this new build ticks all the boxes for a seasoned renovator.

This Sunshine Coast new build adds an Australian twist to Mediterranean coastal style, complete with summery spaces and timeless texture.

The "fun house" is now complete.

For interior designer and experienced renovator Carlene Duffy, Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year.

This holiday haven is shipshape for family time and unwinding.

They knew exactly what they wanted.

It has a mudroom, butler's pantry and generous living spaces.

This elegant new build is made with entertaining in mind.

Both homes were designed to make everyday life feel like a holiday.

After their children moved out, one homeowner puts her ideas into action.

How creating a family-friendly home doesn't mean sacrificing the things you love.

The Design Duo have made the pool and cabana the centrepiece of this new build in Paradise Point on the Gold Coast.

A building family create their ultimate home from scratch

Nestled into the forest on Canada's west coast, this active family has built a classic home with enduring, relaxed style.

A young family's sun-drenched, Hamptons-style home brings a slice of coastal living to the city.

Holidaying in The Hamptons inspires a Melbourne family to build an elegant home that balances modern and traditional.

A celebration of classic comfort and grand gestures to transport the American dream to small-town New South Wales.

Enamoured by the romance of log cabins, this family created their own and gave it a modern edge.

Layered with gentle curves and an earthy, textural palette, this beautiful new build showcases its owners' flair for design.

A farm-style sanctuary in Queensland provides joy and space for this family of six - and a welcome home for an ever-growing brood of chooks.