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.
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Creative Edit • Take a look at what's happening in the world of architecture and interior design
Black & WHITE • Interior design trends come and go, but a palette of black and white remains a classic combination that never goes out of style and works with a number of design and architectural styles. Whether you break up the palette with pops of colour, or stick to a strict monochrome agenda, this curated collection is sure to inspire
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
Gerard Russo • Cast your eye over the captivating “copper luminaires” created by a self-described “curious, earnest fool”, who is even more talented than he is self-deprecating
Lounging AROUND • A lush lounge chair can take you from day to night, from an afternoon curled up with a book to a night binging your favourite show. Make lounging around look lovely with one of these five stunners
OVENS THAT FEED GRAND AMBITIONS • Elevate your cooking experience with the Gaggenau 400 series
WIN big • More than $20,000 to give away!
Renovation BLITZ • Grab your tools and let's turn your dream home into a red-hot reality
ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY • Brandy Hot Forest Retreat will leave you feeling rejuvenated and connected with nature
C·BATH GETS AN A+ • Cosentino makes a splash with its new bathroom brand
HUNGRY WOLF STUDIO • Get acquainted with the globally recognised creator of online architectural concrete training courses
HOUSE OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2024 • We take a look at our first three outstanding entrants
Houses • The cream of the crop in Australian architecture
SERENE SCENE • A lone frangipani tree on a cleared site was ground zero for this miraculous project that has achieved an impressive 10-star energy rating
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GLORIOUS GLAZING • Expand your horizons with quality, custom-made windows and doors from Rylock
Art in motion • The ebb and flow of a once-upon-a-time waterway was the inspiration for this dynamic home that defies convention in so many clever ways
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THE HOUSE THAT Paul built • From ramshackle home build to striking family abode this dwelling is a living piece of Australian Alpine history
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INTRODUCING THE UNICO SYSTEM • Superior HVAC technology now available in Australia
Style MAKER • From Spanish villa to contemporary beauty with swathes of charm, this home is dressed to impress
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FLINDERS HOUSE • Blending contemporary design and natural surroundings
DELIGHTFUL DOORS • Get a handle on your door situation and find the perfect product for your home with Hume Doors & Timber
THE UNDERSIDE OF THE STORY • A subterranean bunker of epic proportions is the star of the show in this brutalist abode in...