12 Cosy Weekend Getaways To Book This Winter It’s that time of year again where it seems like almost every person you know has left the country to live it up in the sunshine of the Northern Hemisphere.
But there’s no denying the best cure for seasonal depression is a change of scenery — even if it’s just booking a weekend away closer to home.
Below, find 12 relaxing stays around Australia that will help you beat the winter blues.
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A Melbourne Beach House With Modern Mediterranean Vibes This new coastal residence on the Mornington Peninsula combines classic luxury with modern Mediterranean flair.
Interior designer Jessica Enander Dunne used a minimal material palette of warm timbers, travertine stone, and dramatic arches to create the striking residence, with an enviable pool.
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28 Fun Statement Pieces That’ll Add Personality To Your Space Every good room should have a statement piece. It might be a voluminous sofa, a patterned rug, or even just a pop of colour somewhere a little bit unexpected.
That’s because introducing a bold accent is one of the best ways to inject visual interest, life, and personality into your space.
Find the 28 statement pieces we’re loving right now from our Design Directory below, along with some styling inspiration.
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Nature Takes Centre Stage In This Immersive Riverside Home In the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, you’ll find this striking new house on the banks of Fish River.
Designed for an extended family with a longstanding connection to the area, Incidental Architecture created the sculptural residence in direct response to the unique site, its climate, and the immersive natural location.
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An Artist + Filmmaker’s Slice of Ibiza In Newrybar Artist Jai Vasicek and filmmaker Matt Sharp spent several fast-paced years globetrotting before COVID forced them to put down roots. The couple needed a new outlet for their creative energy, so they purchased a weatherboard house near Byron Bay, ripe for renovation.
What followed was a major four-year build and numerous setbacks, to finally arrive at the Ibiza-inspired house you see today.
With just one bedroom (down from five), it’s an unorthodox home that’s expansive, ‘barefoot’ and perfectly suited to Jai and Matt’s life and work.
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