Grand Designs Australia

Following the success of the new Australian TV series inspired by the UK version, Grand Designs Australia welcomes you to a new era in home design magazines. Whether you’re building a new home, renovating or decorating, this publication features everything readers will need to know about creating their own grand designs. Industry experts offer advice on getting started, mortgages, environmentally sustainable design and project management, to name a few. Grand Designs showcases architects and designers, builders and homeowners working together on projects from concept to completion and features the latest colour forecasts as well as planning your interior, kitchens, bathrooms and window coverings. Purchase includes the Digital Edition and News Service. Please stay in touch via our Facebook Page.

Grand Designs Australia

FROM THE EDITOR

FROM ANTHONY BURKE

Architecture snapshot • Standout architecture that goes above and beyond

Brick by brick • Our Next Neighbourhood: defining the future of how we live

PARIS • Grab your berets and baguettes as we say bonjour to Paris

YARON KANOR

The Pavilion • A romantic escape in the Southern Highlands

MEL DODD • Architecture is a defining passion for this renowned architect and educator

Bold ambition • Show your true colours and embrace vibrant hues that make your home pop

FABULOUS & FUNCTIONAL • Considered design and modern innovation are carving out bold new concepts in the most practical interior spaces of our homes

2027 house OF THE year AWARDS

CALLING EARTH • Step inside this contemporary earthship and it’s an experience that really is out of this world, but not in the way you might think

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SAVVY STYLE • A compelling synthesis of eras — heritage and modern — is delivered with finesse

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FLIPPED • A home with a perceptive connection to its environment and coastal village setting

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GOOD VIBES • A fibro beach shack gets its groove on in this mid-century-inspired renovation

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MODERNIST MAKEOVER • A gentle, “less is more” approach can lead to some inspiring design moves

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RURAL ESCAPE • A reimagined farmhouse nestled into the rolling hills of the Southern Highlands offers the ultimate weekend getaway

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THE LANGUAGE OF LIGHT • It can sparkle, offer a subtle glow, or shine the light on what you need most. No matter the source, the power of illumination is divine

Living with the landscape • Responding intuitively to its setting, this lush lake house celebrates contemporary Australian living

Unox Casa • Shaping the evolution of luxury kitchens in Australia

Easycraft x Polytec • A cohesive material palette

Spill the tea • When a kitchen becomes the best seat in the house

Solid ground • Embelton Flooring’s direct stick timber flooring installation is the quiet foundation behind Australia’s most enduring homes

Catching fire • Enjoy the enthralling Evonic Volante 1250 Black Edition electric fireplace

The great ‘subbie’ dilemma • The pros and cons of choosing your own subcontractors

Emotional architecture • Designing for wellbeing

Wishlist

SIGNATURE SECTION

Window coverings • From sheer curtains to tailored blinds and statement drapery, layer light, privacy and texture over your windows

Sofas • A high-quality sofa promises more than just a focal point for your interiors, it’s also a designated spot for relaxation

Tables • Ensuring functionality for any room, a table of any shape or size is always a good idea

Seating • Take the weight off in style with...