
One of the few bathrooms where graffiti is encouraged. And no, I will never tire of chalkboard walls. By Nicole Hollis.


After getting a sneak peek into Katie Graham’s house I jumped on over to The Family Love Tree and look what I found. Yum! If you have a cane/retro/boho/peacock anything/bright colour addiction then you’ll love it.

This L-shaped concrete family home embracing a pool and outdoor entertaining space has stark modern lines tempered by timber tones and soft furnishings. The standout mural is by Lucas Grogan. Style set in concrete by McKimm.












A house within a ruin is the premise for this new home in Carlton in inner city Melbourne. Rising from a decrepit warehouse shell, through a garden space climbing higher until, at the top, it reveals its living areas with expansive views, new spirals out of the old. The repetition of a circle is a recurring motif of the architects’ recent work. Carlton Warehouse by Kennedy Nolan.



















A striking transformation of a 1850’s heritage house to a black and white contemporary beauty. Carefully curated modern looks married to historic charm. A family home with good bones and knock out style. Hawthorn House by Ross Tang Architects.







Photography by Sharyn Cairns.