Beyond the blackened timber exterior of this Mornington Peninsula home lies a light-filled sanctuary that’s a study in restrained colour and curated continuity.

This stunning new build in Blue Mountain Heights, just north of Toowoomba, combines mid-century Palm Springs vibes with innovative design features.

Won over by a ‘70s apartment in need of some love, Carissa and Nev Heath enlisted the help of interior designer Danni Morrison to transform it into an inviting beachfront escape.

Awash with natural light, this dual accommodation on the Gold Coast mixes calming pastels with energetic pops of sorbet-flavoured colour.

Former Sydneysiders Jessi and Koombs customised their new build on the Gold Coast, creating a bold, modern home for their growing family.

Light, shadow, form and shape perform a captivating dance in this artfully composed modern beach house in Cronulla.

Not even an unexpected move abroad could get in the way of this Melbourne family creating their dream home.

Tile Cloud co-founder Drew Mansur worked closely with an architect to transform a dated property in Redfern into a contemporary family home.

Expanded for a young family, this heritage-listed home has been steered into the 21st century with elegant design choices that remain sensitive to the building’s history.

An epic renovation took a dated ‘60s brick home and turned it into an enviable Byron-meets-Palm Springs-style abode.

This modern family home exudes raw, contemporary style with a focus on natural elements. The result? Simple perfection.

A hassle-free building experience gave Kayla and Darius Boyd this dreamy home amongst the leafy streets of Brisbane’s north.

Preserving the original character of this older-style Perth house was a priority – as was infusing it with the personality of the vibrant family who call it home.

A young family worked with Michelle Hart of Bask Interiors to inject warmth and personality into their Melbourne home.

Kirsten Thompson of GlobeWest shares with us, her major renovation that turned her mid-1940s, Melbourne family home into a thoroughly modern haven.

With her knack for creating enviable albeit liveable spaces, it’s hardly surprising Kristy Gordon’s heritage-listed family home is what dreams are made of.

Paola Gredler shares the trials of her massive home renovation and the triumph of achieving her dream home in Melbourne.

This apartment might be small in size, but it's big on style - and storage solutions thanks to interior designer Petrina Turner.

Once tiny and dark, this Federation-style home belonging to Linda and Maurice Scott, became bigger in size and better with style.

This new family home exudes warmth and vibrancy, with a bold and carefully considered aesthetic.

For Sarah Pickersgill-Brown, home is both a sanctuary for her beloved family and a creative project with an audience of thousands.

Five years of do-it-yourself renovations have created a light-filled haven for this Sydney family.

A calm, cosy feel pervades this Sunshine Coast home – layered in muted, creamy tones and accented with a touch of brushed gold and blush.

Smart renovation choices and a stellar eye for interior style have transformed this tired, Melbourne home into a crisp, cool oasis.

Catherine Heraghty of The Stables shares her life renovation – how ditching marketing for interior decorating led to her successful business.

Sharon Sunderland reveals how she made family-friendly look fabulous by combining modern Australian and Scandinavian styles in her new Perth home.

According to stylist of The Eye Spy Milk Bar, Katy Thomas, there is nothing like the deadline of having a baby to get a home renovation into full swing.

A relaxed take on contemporary Scandi style make this home a sanctuary for both busy family life and a start up business.

“Design Devotee” Jenni Farr teamed with Spacecrush designer Jane Ledger to turn her family home into a celebration of Scandi-Aussie style.

With tones and textures inspired by the natural world, this home on the NSW Central Coast artfully combines antique and modern elements for a character-filled aesthetic.

Luke and Jess Camilleri’s revitalised holiday home on Moreton Island is the yin to the yang of their residence on the mainland.

The soulful home of Bernadette Cross and her family is a trove of travel stories that rejoices in its beachside environment.

The contemporary canvas of this bayside home is painted with playful nostalgic touches.

Cindy and Dan Mead’s revival of this handsome 1940s Queenslander has been sure-footed, thanks to a clear vision and plenty of renovation experience.

Hanna van Mourik and her husband transformed their duplex into a happy mix of modern Australian coastal with mid-century vibes.

Stylist Melissa Stoward has created a peaceful and airy bohemian home with nods to the Mediterranean.

Inventive design has given this breezy Cronulla home the wow factor.

Simone Mathews shares how reusing and re-purposing transformed her ramshackle cottage into a character-filled family home.

Interior designer Kristy Spencer shares how she transformed an old weatherboard cottage into a coastal escape near the Blue Mountains in Glenbrook, NSW.

By the sparkling shores of Lake Macquarie, Anna Moore and her husband Aaron have achieved a coastal-chic home that’s perfect for their family.

Interior designer Tim Connah and his partner Grae cleverly transformed their one-bedroom Manly apartment into a cool coastal abode.

Interior designer Kate Cooper’s savvy renovation has reimagined this ’70s Sunshine Beach home as a contemporary Airbnb haven.

Seeing potential in an unloved Newcastle beach house was the start of a beautiful renovation story for Caitlin Hayden and her family.

Promising adventure, this Newcastle home is richly layered with the inherent eclecticism of true global style.

With the goal of creating a beach house to escape reality, Simone Mathews transformed her farmhouse into the ‘Soul of Gerringong’.

Zoe Dent of The Wedding Nest, talks to us about work, home and what makes her style mantra tick.

Amber Lewis’ love of interior design and knack for transforming homes shines, as beautifully exemplified in this sunny new Santa Monica home.

We take a tour of interior designer Sally Rhys-Jones' sophisticated apartment in Sydney.

Interior inspiration blogger Simone Duckworth shows how a love of decorating, family and even household mishaps can create a home to adore.

Flexible work has allowed Sydneysider Millie Cooper and her partner Izzy Walsh to embrace rural living in an elegant homestead a stone’s throw from the sea.

Hannah and Jono James fell in love with this endearing 1920s bungalow, moving from Sydney to Wollongong to embark on a renovation that tenderly honours the home’s history.

This renovated Sydney home combines traditional features with refined modern sensibilities, playing with scale and basking in natural light.

First-time renovator Ivy Huang has turned a run-down Edwardian home into an urban haven for entertainers.

Rachael Turner, founder of Front Porch Properties, shares the rewards of becoming a builder and how she transformed an old home into a stunning modern farmhouse.

Former contestants on The Block, Julia and Sasha share their journey from big Block stint to ‘Little Willow’ revamp – thanks to an undying passion for renovating.

Great design can unlock a world of potential within a small home, which is just what Matt and Kim Di Costa achieved with their Perth home.

Contemporary style meets traditional Art Deco, in this sophisticated, inviting Scandinavian-influenced family home.

From Sydney to the Big Apple and back again, Melissa Koch brings skill and passion for timeless elegance in her beautiful home.