The Design Files

Overarching statements like being “done” with something as ubiquitous as can lighting is maybe a little dramatic, yes, but I’ve been discussing the topic with Emily back and forth for a few weeks now. It can be fun to be ...

The Flemington rental property of Leah Holt, operations and projects manager at Curated Spaces, is filled with secondhand furniture and art!

It’s been another year of standout mid-century homes on The Design Files! These eight architect-designed properties were your favourites.

The renovation of a California Bungalow in Northcote, incorporating solar panels, sun shading, and energye-efficient use of thermal mass.

A tour of Stace Burt and Kenny Pomare's family home/ bush retreat in the leafy Melbourne suburb, designed by architect Alistair Knox.

The vibrant beachside home of Kip & Co co-founder Kate Heppell and family.

The creme de la creme of tiny homes and pint-sized apartments we saw over the past year.

A pinwheel-shaped layout shelters this coastal home inspired by the land and designed by Kennedy Nolan from the elements.

A Designer’s 1970s Bells Beach Dream Home! Homes by Lucy Feagins, Editor Artwork in the background is ‘Checked Square’ by Jacob Leary. ‘Tufty-Too’ modular sofa from B&B Italia, designed in 2011 b