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Heather Nette King Fun meets function – and more than a dash of style – in Miriam Hayes's Victorian renovation.

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Heather Nette King All things bright and beautiful come together in the home of radio host Jane Hall, who has a passion for collecting.

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Fun and functional

Ann Pilmer Striking the right balance proves a job for the experts.

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Amanda Talbot This understated timber-and-brick house sits perfectly in its bushland setting.

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Heather Nette King A grand old Melbourne terrace sees the light with a modernist look that mixes flair and fun in equal measure.

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Creating children's rooms

Tessa and Michael Bautovich Tessa Bautovich from The Lowercase on how to create a fun and practical kid’s room.

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Amanda Talbot From "brown box" to blank canvas, this home comes to life with colour, creativity and touches of Australiana kitsch.

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Heather Nette King A Melbourne family cut out the commute by combining their home and work spaces.

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Silver linings furniture

Sue Green The make-do-and-mend philosophy of designer Tim Collins' childhood can be seen in his cutting edge work.

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Heather Nette King Pigments of all shades add plenty of spunk to this artistic couple's inner-Melbourne pad.

Home porn

Why are we obsessed with other people's homes?

Kerrie O'Brien Popular home blogs like The Design Files are filling a cultural niche.

Island home

Apparently this is the world's best apartment

Stephen Nicholls The title of "World's Best Apartment" at the International Property Awards has been won by an Australian project in Bali. Let's take a sticky-beak, shall we?

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Heather Nette King This colourful renovated Victorian terrace is filled with art created by family and friends of the owners.

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Heather Nette King Artist Alli McIldowie found the perfect home and studio in this cottage inspired by a Spanish farmhouse.

Pop-up home

I spy and buy

Rachelle Unreich Home blogger Lucy Feagins on her new pop-up project: The Design Files Open House.

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Amanda Talbot Clusters of objects, colour blocking and flower arrangements are what you get when visiting event designer Alex Zabotto-Bentley in his own space.

Curated clutter

Words: Amanda Talbot. Photography: Jennifer Soo Clusters of objects, colour blocking and flower arrangements – visit event designer Alex Zabotto-Bentley in his own space.

Real life

Addicted to house porn

Karen Charlton What explains our facination with other people's homes?

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Bright homewares

What to buy: bright homewares

CANDICE CHUNG In home style as in fashion, sometimes it makes more sense to experiment with clever accessories than reinventing a staple look.

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Amanda Talbot The creative duo from Dinosaur Designs show us around their inviting home.

Inspiring gardens

Inspiring garden spaces

SIMONE MITCHELL Great ways to make the most of your outdoor space. Roll on, summer.

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Heather Nette King It's an entertainer's dream home, and when the windows are open the fun begins. Just beware the big yellow duck.

Wallpaper trends

Wallpaper dos and don'ts

Rikki Stubbs Bold patterns? Subtle chic or all-out flamboyant? The dos and don'ts of transforming your home with wallpaper.

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Zen gardens

How to make your garden more relaxing

From water features to raked zen gardens, creating your own oasis at home is perfectly achievable.

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15 home bloggers to follow on Instagram

KATHLEEN LEE-JOE We love snooping around other peoples’ homes, and perusing home blogs is the next best thing.

Inspired ideas

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Heather Nette King A century-old house with a mix of styles proved an enticing challenge for this interiors addict.

Interior design

How to make your home more beautiful

Advice that makes sense. Items you can actually afford.

Outdoor dining

Alfresco entertaining

CANDICE CHUNG There’s no better way to welcome the warmer months than a little Gatsby-style soiree.

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Amanda Talbot A baby is on the way and this once boxy beachside bachelor pad is about to be transformed.

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Q&A with Jess Ibbett

ANNIE STEVENS Jess Ibbett runs Surry Hills shop shelf/life and has a rather lovely blog to boot. We chat homewares, inspiration and what's coming next.

Home makeovers

13 ideas for an instant home makeover

Ruth Kotevich How to bring creative flair to your home on a (relatively) small budget.

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How to transform a room with prints

ANNIE STEVENS Just like the interior design experts say, you really can transfer a room with prints. It just takes a little imagination.

DIY home office

Creative Spaces

Tips for creating the perfect space to work, design, create, dream ...

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Heather Nette king A renovated worker's cottage pays homage to a colourful past.

Vintage prints

Mini makeovers: Vintage prints

CANDICE CHUNG A beginner's guide to creating a 60s-inspired home.

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Children's rooms

Children's rooms 101

Candice Chung There is lots of fun to be had when it comes to creating unique spaces for children.

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Addicted to 'lifestyle porn'?

Amanda Talbot A journey through one writer's addiction to the online home and design hubs.

Designer homeware

Karen Walker home

CANDICE CHUNG Designer Karen Walker launches an adorable home line. Hearts melt.

How to do neutrals

Harriet Alexander Fifty shades of white? Choosing between options for neutral paints can be baffling.

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Heather Nette King This chic apartment above an antiques shop is a homage to European – particularly Parisian – flair.

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Andrea Millar The owner's background in film-set and costume design shines through in this eclectically filled 19th-century terrace.

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How to spot a hipster hub

Toby Johnstone Bike racks? Check. Saturday markets? Check. You could be looking at the next 'hot' suburb.

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Andrea Millar A sneak peek at Garth Allen's modern converted turn-of-the-century apartment.

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Heather Nette King Classic mid-century style is a natural fit in a house that has many talking points.

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Heather Nette King Style runs in Nick Peters' family, so it's unsurprising that his home is a showcase of striking design and contemporary trends.

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A colour risk worth taking

Rikki Stubbs Yellow -- the colour of butter, bananas, lemons, marigolds, saffron and corn. Is this the newest colour craze?

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Andrea Jones This house filled with small treasures is warm and inviting, and has a story – or two – to tell.

Kitchen design

Why kitchen is the new living room

Rikki Stubbs It's the place that brings everyone together, so why shouldn't it deserve more attention?

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Andrea Jones Big ideas and a small budget have resulted in a family home that is relaxed, creative and just a little bit quirky.

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Heather Nette King How one couple transformed their inner-city Melbourne home into an eco-friendly abode.

Is this worth $140,000?

What would you pay for this kitchen?

Toby Johnstone Thanks to the rise of reality TV shows, the humble kitchen has become the star of the house.

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Heather Nette King Surround elegant mid-century furniture with bold and eclectic kitsch and you've nailed the look this Melbourne schoolteacher adores.

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Andrea Jones Camilla Franks's trademark use of vibrant, often clashing colours is also a feature of the fashion designer's home.

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Andrea Jones There is no television, just plenty to amuse and entertain in this small but magical space. The giant bunny is just the beginning.

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Heather Nette King This busy home is stylish, functional and fun, as befits the editor-in-chief of an online design magazine with three young sons.

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Heather Nette King A Kiwi with a designer's eye and a furniture-making Scot combine their skills to create a warm home with an eclectic Australian feel.