Articles - Melbourne Home Design and Living

Engaging With a Professional: Design the Home of Your Dreams

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THE WARRAGUL WAY: A Curation of Local Builders, Renovation Experts, Designers and Cabinetry Professionals Who Can Bring Your Vision to Life

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Details Lie All in the Planning

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… Where the Heart is

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It Comes Naturally; Home Design Trends Along the Coast

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LOCAL KNOWLEDGE: By locals for locals

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Start Strong to Finish Stronger: Pane-less Planning with a Panoramic View of all the Important Details

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How to Turn Complex Architectural Dreams Into Real Homes

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Collaborative Building: The Cornerstone of Exceptional Home Projects

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THE MODERN KITCHEN: Designed For Real Life

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Old Charm, New Love.

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A City in Motion

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Quiet Luxury in the Countryside

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The Build Breakdown

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The Great Outdoors

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The American Dream, Melbourne Edition

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Ascending Beauty

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Picture Perfect

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To Reno Or To Rebuild: A Homeowner’s Guide To Making The Right Call

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Oceanfront Oasis

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Layered Beauty

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Brick By Brick: A Guide To Custom Home Construction

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A Window To The Future

Windows and doors are the last product in our homes that still offer the opportunity to make major upgrades to its energy efficiency. Traditionally one of the least efficient parts of a home, new advancements in techniques and materials offer the opportunity to make up the difference in performance and then some.

Maximalism Underfoot: The Art of Carpet in Modern Design

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Inside the Grandeur: The Art of Luxury Living

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Sculpted Elegance

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The Artistry of Tiles

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Holding On to History

Melbourne’s streets are wondrous and filled with character, lined with many buildings constructed in the last two centuries.

Bringing the Outside In

When designing a home, achieving harmony between the external environment and the interior spaces is key to creating a cohesive and inviting living experience.

Stirring Up Style: The Recipe for a Personality-Packed Kitchen

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Opening the Door to the Future

As a leader in high-quality door and window solutions, Rylock Windows & Doors knows a thing or two when it comes to the innovations and advancements in the world of door design and construction.

Nature’s Best Friend

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Embracing the New

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Comfortable Living at a Comfortable Price

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Good, Clean Energy

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Provincial Prominence

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A Glass By The Grass

Nature can sometimes be unforgiving. Particularly in Melbourne, where winters are chilly and summers are sweltering, it can feel like there’s only a handful of months throughout the year that can be enjoyed outside without some form of discomfort.

Elevated Living

As a luxurious design feature and value-adding asset to your home, residential elevators are a shining addition to any renovation or new build. They’re perfect for those looking to future-proof, increase accessibility or simply create a more liveable home environment.

Designing Destiny

Gentle brilliance is at the very heart of this welcoming contemporary abode.

Brightening The Barn

Expertly placed lighting can entirely transform your space and bring your project to life. By balancing light and shade to create dimension, depth and height, enriching energy is injected into a home in ways other design elements can’t achieve on their own.

Indoor Extravagance

How you incorporate storage into your home can completely change the way you experience your space and navigate your everyday life. Considering the functionality of your home is paramount, and storage spaces can exponentially enhance how you move through your space, whether you own your home or are renting.

Indulge My Vanity

When it comes to home renovations, bathrooms and kitchens are often top of the priority list.

Bundle Up

With a unique and innovative business model, McPhails furniture has hit the market by storm and in just a few short years has become a go-to for many Australians looking to uplift their interiors to suit the latest trends.

Things Are Heating Up

Nothing is quite as comforting as waking up to a warm house on a chilly Melbourne morning, and underfloor heating is the best method on the market to battle the cold in your home.

Building Dreams

From a young age, most Australians have imagined and reimagined their ideal home, daydreaming about all the extravagant extras and grand features that their perfect abode would include.

For Those Tougher Lifts

If you’re a car enthusiast or mechanical hobbyist, you understand the time and dedication required to modify or fix treasured vehicles.

The Beam is Back

Ceilings in some homes can be treated as an underwhelming afterthought – and often greater focus is placed on the elements that sit in front of you.

Vision of Vintage

Not too long ago, ultra-sleek stainless steel, razor-sharp joinery, dark timber and neutral colour palettes commanded every design showroom across Australia. Now, dear reader, there is an equally powerful chief in town: vintage everything. Here, we throw out the new and bring in the old, with the help of Better Bathrooms & Kitchens’ Design Specialist.

A Rustic Revolution

With a world that is embracing the future of modern living, finding ways to hold on to and blend in the beautiful details of rustic or heritage homes can create a revolutionary balance within your home design.

New Room On The Block

Now considered future-forward and innovative homing for dependent loved ones on your property, ‘granny flats’ have gone through many iterations throughout history. They first came into fruition during the Victorian era, then known as ‘dowager houses’, as an alternative living option for widowed wealthy and noblewomen.

A Toast to the Coast

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What’s Your Angle?

Kirrily Ireland speaks with Jake Wilson, architect and design manager of graham jones design, to explore the benefits of using straight and angled lines in building design.

The Return Of The Curve

Kirrily Ireland gets the latest insights into curved kitchens from the wonderful Jane Smith, designer at Smith & Smith Kitchens.

A Natural Born Home

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From Modest Makings

Bethany Hayes speaks with Dianne Bayley, director of Pasco Design, and seeks her advice on evoking a sense of luxury within the home, when starting from the very basics.

Feeling The Flames

Bethany Hayes explores the ins and outs of home fireplaces; from unique tips, essential accessories and how you can ensure your flame burns brightly all winter long.

It’s Got Kerb Appeal

Your home’s façade is the first thing everyone sees, whether they’re friends and family visiting or merely onlookers driving past on the street.

It’s [Double] Storey Time

As populations grow and the demand for land rises, multi-storey homes are catching the eyes of more and more Australians.

Let’s Talk About The Home Automation Situation

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I Get Knocked Down But I Get Up Again

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The 2020 Building Design Awards

Every year, architects and building designers alike stand shoulder to shoulder in Melbourne at the Design Matters National Building Design Awards, which recognises the talent and vision of both industry professionals and emerging designers.

Dulux Colour Forecast 2021 ‘Redefine’

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From Little Things

Katie Livingston chats with company director of SWALE Modular, Chris Clarke, about the rising prevalence of tiny homes and their place in the modern market.

Sustainability By The Sea

Australia is blessed with some of the world’s most breathtaking beaches. To learn more about the environmental advantages and impact of building in these areas, Tristan Lott sits down with Glen Wood, co-director of Coastal Haus

SONOS Tried And Tested: A Better Way To Listen

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A Return To Former Glory

Bethany Hayes sits down with Rob Insoll, director at Black Door Building, to discuss the most effective ways to modernise a heritage abode, while still maintaining the building’s existing integrity and historic beauty.

Double Down

Tegan Lyon sits down with Marque Property Group’s dual occupancy specialist, Travis Arthur, to discuss the lucrative investment opportunities associated with dual living dwellings and how this style of home might be perfect for your family.

Damage Control

Natasha Brennfleck speaks with Grant Jennings, managing director of Jigsaw Projects, to take you through the worst types of damage and the best solutions to recreate your home.

The Modern Stone Age

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Spare Me

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Let Me Entertain You

There is something so enticing about hosting a gathering or throwing a party from the comfort of your own home.

Home And Away

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Breaking The Feature Wall

Modern design favours seamless and uncluttered finishes, so it is no surprise that the painted feature wall has fallen from grace.

Coastal Castle

A beachside property view is a luxury of its own. Simi West speaks with Graeme Alexander, founder and owner of Graeme Alexander Homes about the pros and cons of building a coastal property, and how to make the most of the bountiful views when living by the seaside.