A ‘90s Faux Period Build Made Stylish Sanctuary This recent project by Studio Isaza shows the power of a cosmetic renovation.
What was a space full of ‘synthetic, outdated finishes’ including faux heritage cornices and ceiling roses is now warm and modern, thanks to a fresh material palette and custom joinery.
See inside the revived Northern Rivers home.
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How This Blue Pub Became A Quirky Multigenerational Family Home This home in Melbourne’s inner city is unconventional, in the best way.
‘Blue House’ has previously served as a pub, then a pair of terraces, before being reimagined again by Sibling Architecture to form a multigenerational family home.
Playful interiors pay homage to the building’s quirky past, and bold blue facade.
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A Century-Old Post Office Turned Quaint Cottage Stay In Tasmania A crumbling 184-year-old post office might seem like an unlikely place for a holiday, but this one on the banks of the Carlton River in Tasmania has been given new life as a dreamy accommodation.
Built in 1841, the property had endured periods of neglect and abandonment when the owners purchased the eclectic cottage with possums living in the roof a few years ago.
They’ve since completely restored it to create Post House, which is now open for bookings!
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A Textural Backyard Wonderland For A Preston Family Home You wouldn’t know by looking at it now, but this enchanting Preston garden used to be a barren block, with concrete and ‘terrible soil and weeds.’
In short, it was a blank canvas for landscape designer and director of Mcnuttndorff Landscapes, Lori McNutt, to create something magical.
See how she transformed the space into a wonderland of natives, perennials and textural, shifting plants below.
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This Incredible Victorian Mansion In Melbourne Is For Sale! One of Melbourne’s most spectacular historic homes is on the market, and they really don’t make them like this anymore!
Cumnock is a circa-1889 Victorian Italianate mansion in Melbourne designed by celebrated architect Charles Webb, who also designed many of the ornate, heritage-listed buildings around the city.
Surrounded by landscaped gardens, the landmark home spans more than 1376 square metres, with luxurious rooms, soaring ceilings, and period details that have been remarkably maintained over the last 139 years. See it all below.
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