Federation home

A classic Federation cottage exterior meets an eclectic East-West mix inside. Take a look around.

These jaw-dropping Federation homes have received modern renovations that have taken them to the next level.

When new homeowner Ivy Huang bought a run-down house with the idea of updating it to create a family home, little did she know she'd be bitten by the renovation bug.

A contemporary reimagination

The Federation style is one of the most loved styles of Australian domestic architecture. It incorporates aspects of Arts and Crafts style and Queen Anne decoration with Australian motifs like the magpie.Renovating an Australian Federation home provides a unique opportunity to bring a historic abode, filled with character and charm, into the 21st century.This post is a re-working of an article in Homes and Gardens dated NOV 08, 2022.Contents featured below:1. Lairdwell, a stately Federation…

Melbourne Vernacular saved, relocated and transformed this Edwardian once destined for demolition into a liveable, 7-star abode in Woodend.

Eco principles have changed everything for the occupants of a century-old Edwardian home in the middle of Melbourne.

A restoration and renovation project in Kensington, NSW by Studio Prineas creates a harmonious dialogue between old and new.

Situated in the Queensland town of Emerald, 270 kilometres west of Rockhampton, Leah Stirton's character-filled home is a dazzling blend of theatrical panache and floral flair. "I grew up in the theatre, so building sets and stages and setting a scene is all I've ever known, really," she says. "The style is theatrical and curated. It's just like how you set a scene or a stage in the theatre. It's all about colour and texture, and how it looks from far away." Step inside via the link in…