Apartments “ain’t what they used to be”. That brief statement basically sums up the latest trends and design improvements that developers and architects say are making inner-city apartment living more advantageous than ever.
Design
Finding architecture’s missing middle
Help is needed to heal a growing urban blight.
The best home hacks to keep your tech stuff organised
Make room for computers, iPads, gaming consoles and all the cords that come with them
Australian design trends inherited from other countries
You’ll seldom find an Australian home without one of these international design trends.
Nine decorating mistakes even design lovers make
Before you tackle these bold design updates, beware of common decorating traps.
Bedroom trends to try in 2017
From bedheads to linen sheets. Here are our favourite looks for the bedroom.
Jamy Yang: growing movement trying to change the world’s perceptions of China and design
Scandinavia might be most commonly associated with design ingenuity but a growing movement is trying to change perceptions of what China can offer.
Former Darrell Lea lolly factory site to become a masterplanned community
The old Darrell Lea lolly factory site is destined for a new life as a vibrant residential community with “a great pair of lungs”.
Water views predominate in Melbourne home nowhere near the waterfront
The new house builder Steve McSweeney built for his family in Melbourne’s bayside is some way from the beach. Yet many of its rooms have absolute waterfront positioning.
Privacy options that don’t impose on light or style
Clever ways to make sure your neighbours never see too much of you
5 mistakes to avoid when combining old and new
Create an effortless designer look in your home with old and new pieces