Australian House & Garden

Welcome to our annual Top 50 Room Awards issue. We are delighted to present 50 incredible rooms imagined by Australia’s leading design talent. We feel privileged that Australia’s top creatives choose to enter the Awards and that we have the opportuni

“I love to spend Sundays in the ‘good room’ (as my husband, Richard, calls it), listening to music while reading and chatting to him,” says No Chintz founder, Chrissie Jeffery. Banumbirr (Morning Star pole) by Henry Gambika Nupurra. Diptych by Clare

Prep time: 15 minutes + cooling. Cooking time: 4 minutes. Serves: 4-6. 3 tablespoons (60ml) extra virgin olive oil, extra to serve ½ sourdough baguette 2 ripe Oxheart tomatoes ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 garlic clove, sliced in half 6 white anchovi

SPONSORED BY A single-storey rear pavilion extension with a generous ceiling height and skylight provided the ideal space for this standout open-plan kitchen with its layered yet balanced design. A sculptural, stepped island stands firmly centrestage

Australian House & Garden ‘Sandy Cape’ washed Belgian linen quilt cover set in Earth and in White, $299.95/queen, Myer. Crisp, cool bed linen. Tucked-in corners. Inviting pillows. A freshly dressed bed is one of the finer things in life, and yet many

Photograph by Shannon McGrath. Calligraphy by Lesley Workman.■

A western red cedar-framed pop-out window by NICCO contrasts against the recycled brick from Cheap as Bricks. Ceiling and walls painted Murobond Coast. Joinery in Murobond Tanguy and spotted gum veneer (island), Divine Kitchens. Benchtop in Sareva ho

Walls painted Dulux Whisper White. Joinery in Laminex Surf and New Age Veneers ‘Navurban’ in Albany Oak. ‘Slimline’ handles, MadeMeasure. Splashback in ‘Bounty Oval’ white gloss mosaic, TeraNova. Benchtops in Dekton Aeris. Island benchtop in Botticin

The facade was spruced up with the metalwork and the front door painted a Taubmans custom colour. View to the kitchen and the living beyond. Joinery in timber veneer painted Dulux Showdown. Custom brass benchtop and splashback. A colourful past has e

Set on the bank of the Murray River in rural NSW, the old homestead was restored and a verandah added to the front facade, with a copper roof, gutters and downpipes. Exterior painted Porter’s Paints Double Grey Pepper. Windows are painted the aptly n

A vibrant artwork by Dapeng Liu makes a bold statement. Knoll ‘Saarinen’ tulip table and ‘Brno’ chair, both De De Ce. Rug, Robyn Cosgrove. Walls painted a Porter’s Paints custom blue. Chandelier, existing. Artwork by Avi Ben Simhon. ‘Jasper’ tables,

Coco Flip ‘Pinch’ wall light, and Cotto Manetti tiles, all Artedomus. ‘Roy’ sofa, Grazia & Co. Rug, Loom. Frederica ‘Islet’ coffee table, and Hay rice paper pendant, both Cult. ‘Tapio’ lamp, Great Dane. Joinery painted Farrow & Ball Deep Salmon (colo

Owner and creator of this garden in outer Melbourne, landscape designer Scott Wynd of Mint has played his own circle games, to striking effect – his curved creations perkily contrast with the straight lines of the house, while also being a smart solu

1 Outside In book by Lauren Camilleri and Sophia Kaplan (Smith Street Books), $65, Leaf Supply. 2 ‘Rodhe’ PET rug in Terracotta (150cm), $249, Kave Home. 3 ‘Airlee’ outdoor chair, $1075, Highgate House. 4 Jasper Conran at Wedgwood ‘Chinoiserie’ plate

I was raised surrounded by antiques as my mum, Gaynor, and my stepfather, Mark, opened our business, Shades Of Pale, when I was just 10. My mum began painting and refurbishing furniture from home when my sister, Olivia, and I were very young, so we w

I used to marvel at houses with lush green gardens full of beautiful white flowers, but as I’ve visited more gardens and seen more styles, I’ve truly embraced colour. You can add colour to your garden with flowers, foliage and garden structures such

The Mikaela, from Amart’s new Designer Series, comes in a stunning linen-look fabric, making it the ultimate choice for comfort and luxury. Each chair features an electric sliding seat mechanism, allowing effortless personalised comfort adjustments.

Editor in chief Tanya Buchanan Creative director (acting) Marissa Foye Deputy editor Karen Spresser Chief copy editor Peter Griffiths Senior copy editors Bethan Lacoba, Debbie Duncan Art director Andrea Healy  Stylist Sophie Wilson  Prepress speciali