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Patrick and Elizabeth Mitchell in their living room with its stone fireplace. The vintage suite is from Metro Road Trading.

A 1980s haven in Sydney’s north cherry-picks the best of mid-century design

This reimagined 1980s home fuses mid-century modernism with cosy living and stylish finishes.

  • Susan Redman

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Lissanne Oliver has been a professional organiser for more than 20 years, helping clients let go of their clutter.

What’s the best method for decluttering? An organising expert gives her verdict

KonMari, Swedish death cleaning, DOOM – every few months a new decluttering method hits the headlines. But do they work? A professional organiser delivers her verdict.

  • Robyn Willis
Anthony Albanese, Scott Morrison, Tony Abbott and Julia Gillard at the prime minister’s desk in Parliament House.

Albanese’s desk shows how he leads all other prime ministers in one way

Each prime minister brings their own flair to their office. Albanese’s tells a story close to his heart – and of his obsession with sport.

  • Nick Newling
Gnawing Knowing features teeth in varying stages of decay.

‘I can’t believe an ashtray won’: How rotting teeth became a design hit

This young designer uses humour and the unexpected to provoke conversation, while still putting a smile on your face.

  • Robyn Willis
“This home is a ’70s split-level that’s confused whether it’s American colonial or Mediterranean Spanish – a perfect canvas,” says Steven Maccora (standing).

This couple both loved this home as kids, and now they are renovating it together

Two florists have planted new life into this colourful 1970s home.

  • Heather Nette King
Pohio Adams Architects selected “Obleco”, the French glass block embedded with a raised circle that adds depth and texture as well as increasing privacy.

There was plenty of scope for things to go wrong for this home reno

The tired old Edwardian was in Melbourne, the architect was Sydney-based, and the client was also an architect. What could possibly go wrong?

  • Stephen Crafti
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Interior designer Brahman Perera encourages his clients to experiment with clashing colours.

This leading designer is inspired by a Brit with ties to the royal family

Brahman Perera’s clients include some of the country’s most recognised names in fashion, including Dissh and Henne.

  • Georgie Gordon
Guulabaa - Place of Koala by Gensler was shortlisted in the World Architecture Festival.

A koala sanctuary and old beer factory: Australian architects punching above their weight

Nobody believed that the old rundown Carlton and United Brewery site could be reused. Tzannes proved them wrong.

  • Julie Power
This project by Carla Middleton is a pleasure to be in all year round, with sunlight celebrated, but not overwhelming, the space.

Why this is the No.1 test of a successful home

If you’re going home to a dark and gloomy residence in winter, it’s not giving you what you need.

  • Robyn Willis
“We moved here from the inner city on a whim during the lockdowns and rented for two years before we bought this home,” says Weir. The wall panels in the lounge are painted in Porter’s Paints “Explorer Blue”.

This renovated Victorian weatherboard home features a pool that was once a water tank

The renovation was a labour of love for its owners.

  • Heather Nette King

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