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Even a small home office can provide maximum functionality through clever design

Whether you want a gas fire to retrofit into an old villa or a modern style for a new home, Real Fires can help

Before remodelling this transitional Herne Bay villa, the owners talked to Westpac about the best way to fund their project

Clean-burning and suited to any decor, the latest gas fireplaces are easy on the eye and the wallet

By honouring the past, the owners of this Victorian cottage have created a home that will see them well into the future

Great lighting transforms a room, enhancing your interior decor and creating an inviting ambience. It can also be a dramatic conversation piece, says Peter Leong, general manager of Lighthouse Lighting

An architect's connection to this heritage cottage aided a restoration that does not compromise modern living

This award-winning coastal property has been given a new lease of life with a Rockcote cladding system

An extensive renovation to this city house has given it a strong street presence and created a private sanctuary for the owners

With its marble-patterned porcelain tiles and cantilevered wood-veneer vanity, this family bathroom makes a big statement

Removing walls and adding windows not only improved the light in this bathroom, but also created a better flow and a more open feel

Originally hidden away in a small box-like room, the kitchen in this apartment is now an integral part of a more spacious, contemporary living area