I’m a Leo, so it’s fair to say August is my favourite month of the year, and this one delivered. My husband became a YouTube sensation, our family thawed out in sunny Queensland, I embarked on a tough but worthy…
The July Edit: Design Psychology, Water Tanks & Quiet Luxury
Hey there, it’s been a while! Here’s something you may not know. Back when HFG was a retail business, our emails were all about selling products. I used to design and review so many emails that it drove me a…
Malvern East Bachelor Pad by Eliza Blair Architecture and Studio mkn
Redesigned by Eliza Blair Architecture and Studio mkn, this 1960s Malvern East home was transformed into a generous two-bedroom bachelor pad that features areas for both work and entertainment. The owner of this home had a specific vision for the…
East Fremantle House by Nic Brunsdon
The East Fremantle House by Nic Brunsdon is a creative and sensitive addition to an existing cottage in suburban Perth. The clients’ brief was for a contextually-responsive house that would provide a functional living space while also respecting the heritage…
Ainslie Cottage by Buck and Simple
The dynamic Ainslie Cottage designed by Buck and Simple is a gorgeous union of colour and texture in an established family home. This mid century post war government build beautifully encapsulates the suburban dream of its era, with distinct design…
Black Ribbon House by Studio 15b
Most people will agree that living in a home with the same layout for their entire life can get a little boring. So, when this family decided to renovate their old home to accommodate a growing family, they knew it…
This House Never Ends by Steffen Welsch Architects
This House Never Ends designed by Steffen Welsch Architects is an addition to the back of an Edwardian weatherboard house in a suburban neighbourhood with a combination of historic and diverse structures. The task was to turn a dilapidated Edwardian…
Sugar House by Alter and Company
This family home shaped like carved sugar bricks, is a complete renovation and extension of a 1950s London suburban house. The goal of the project was to renovate and expand the existing post war house while retaining a natural Scandinavian…
Lantern House by Timmins+Whyte Architects
Melbourne-based architecture firm Timmins+Whyte has been engaged by the clients to add a double-height extension to Lantern House, a Victorian terrace located in North Melbourne. Like most heritage homes, this 19th-century structure had undergone add-ons throughout its life that needed…
True North by Tandem Design Studio
Dubbed as True North because of its sunny corner location, this home located on a corner block in Kensington is home of Tandem founder and director Tim Hill and his family. The iconic and highly acclaimed project has become a…
