A mirror to nature

This historic home in Melbourne is now a relaxed family abode thanks to a refined interior that respects the heritage details

The creative vision of this home’s architect, Bruno Giacometti, was upheld during a recent and equally innovative renovation

Designer Róisín Lafferty rose to the challenge of turning a pair of semi-detached houses into one unique family home

English country houses – and the lavish layers of pattern and colour found in them – influenced the alluring aesthetic of this Australian homestead

Local stone, acres of glass and Japanese blackened timber have transformed a traditional 19th-century home on the Isle of Purbeck into a smart and stylish family home

Inspired by the soft lines and peaceful beauty of Japanese wabi-sabi, this London townhouse was renovated with serenity in mind