The Design Files

Overarching statements like being “done” with something as ubiquitous as can lighting is maybe a little dramatic, yes, but I’ve been discussing the topic with Emily back and forth for a few weeks now. It can be fun to be ...

The Flemington rental property of Leah Holt, operations and projects manager at Curated Spaces, is filled with secondhand furniture and art!

The renovation of a California Bungalow in Northcote, incorporating solar panels, sun shading, and energye-efficient use of thermal mass.

A pinwheel-shaped layout shelters this coastal home inspired by the land and designed by Kennedy Nolan from the elements.

A tour of Stace Burt and Kenny Pomare's family home/ bush retreat in the leafy Melbourne suburb, designed by architect Alistair Knox.

A Designer’s 1970s Bells Beach Dream Home! Homes by Lucy Feagins, Editor Artwork in the background is ‘Checked Square’ by Jacob Leary. ‘Tufty-Too’ modular sofa from B&B Italia, designed in 2011 b

The vibrant beachside home of Kip & Co co-founder Kate Heppell and family.

It’s been another year of standout mid-century homes on The Design Files! These eight architect-designed properties were your favourites.

Project 12 Architecture has renovated a Northcote home to overcome its southern orientation and previously disjointed rooms.