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.

Grand Designs Australia

From the Editor

Creative Edit • Take a look at what's happening in the world of architecture and interior design

GOING organic • The trend towards organic modern interiors shows no sign of wavering. In fact, homes decorated with organic materials and muted colour palettes are more popular than ever. Jump on the organic bandwagon with this natural, tactile collection

Get Social • Click to explore the wonders of our architectural environment

Book Club • Expand your horizons with …

ARCHITECTURE snapshot • Standout architecture that goes above and beyond

John Allen Commins • With a profound business acumen and creative insight, this talented designer is turning heads in the industry

Fringe BENEFITS • Fetchingly fringed and easy on the eye, these pieces will leave you wanting to shimmy and sashay all around the house

MONASTIC MINIMALISM • All hail the heaven-sent Gaggenau 200 series: ovens that answer all your prayers

WIN big • More than $20,000 to give away!

WHAT'S YOUR PREFERENCE? • Get acquainted with Preference Floors: the Australian-owned and -operated company specialising in wholesale distribution of a range of exclusive and proprietary hard flooring products and accessories

Happy feet • What's underfoot constitutes one of the largest style components of your home. It's not always front of mind when making decisions about how you'd like your home to look and feel, but it should be

FOR THE LOVE OF GODFREY • Hit the ground running with the new Corsica range of timber flooring

REVOLUTIONARY FLOORING • Prepare to be floored by the affordable yet luxurious Timber Hybrid range

Houses • The cream of the crop in Australian architecture

A HOUSE WITH heart • This home was a labour of love for the owner-builder, who designed a timeless family dwelling inspired by the colours of nature

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GET COSY WITH CORK • Being kind to the environment never looked so good

FAVOURITE 5 • Here's a look at our favourite TV houses from the last six seasons of Grand Designs Australia. Take a trip down memory lane with us and see why we still love these homes

RIVERSIDE Beauty • Preserving history is not only a lovely way to respect the original builders and owners, it is essential to retain the essence of the area. We revisit this reworked sandstone chapel and the owners who ensured its longevity.

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OPEN TO THE ELEMENTS • Custom home design doesn't just need to cover form and function. It can also include fun! We revisit this cleverly designed rainforest haven with an opening roof

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WHEN IN DOUBT GO UP • When the wilderness is this serene, it must remain untouched. We revisit this intrepid traveller settled high among the trees

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SHEER DELIGHT • The ins and outs of beautiful designer sheer curtains

A STRIKING silhouette • Not all designs fit the box. We visit a Melbourne home that embraces its curves

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DREAMING BIG...