Australian House & Garden

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Editor's Letter

’Tis the season • THE BEST NEW AND NOTEWORTHY THINGS TO SEE, BUY AND DO

Festive welcome • Kate Nixon infuses Christmas magic into a Sydney residence following its redesign for a family of four, with style cues beginning at the front door.

All about The Home • Provenance meets personality in this 1850s sandstone home designed for quiet contemplation and celebration – refurbished just in time for Christmas.

Entertaining • A SHOWSTOPPING CHRISTMAS MENU WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS

A merry good time • The Cordony Kitchen’s indulgent feast, finished with an elegant Christmas dessert by Stories to Gather.

Time to sparkle • H&G’s Sophie Wilson styles six rooms with one elegant scheme, putting a sophisticated twist on tradition.

Decorating & design

Stylescape • H&G’s stylist draws on warm hues of gold, chocolate, mid-greens and dusty terracottas to create a welcoming outdoor room made for hours of summertime entertaining and relaxation.

Benjamin Avery • It’s not just a love of the outdoors but a true connection to nature that shapes the refreshingly surreal work of this part-florist, part-sculptor.

Fad or Forever? • KIRSTIE CLEMENTS QUIZZES A PANEL OF EXPERTS FOR THEIR TAKE ON THE COLOURS OF TODAY, YESTERDAY AND TOMORROW, STIRRING NOSTALGIC ANECDOTES AND SPARKING CONVERSATION. BUT DO COLOURS EVER REALLY DATE?

Colour coded • From earth-inspired tones to nostalgic brights, the three Dulux colour palettes for 2026 reflect a desire for calm and connection.

Find Your Hue • DREAMING OF A FRESH COAT OF PAINT? HERE’S HOW TO CHOOSE A COLOUR PALETTE THAT SPEAKS TO YOU, NOT JUST THE TRENDS

Houses

Water colour • A dynamic dialogue between tone and texture, interior and exterior, sets the scene in this stunning Sydney harbourside home.

Pattern Play • A generous family home embraces effortless living, thanks to an inspired owner-designer partnership.

True Character • Every corner of this expansive home has been carefully considered to suit its surroundings and enhance the lives of its owners.

Inner Peace • For interior designer Samantha Leigh, her own home in Brisbane’s inner north became a canvas for explorations in refined detail and craftsmanship.

Art of the home • Once a disjointed house shrouded in layers of mismatched renovations, this family home has been transformed into a pristine art lover’s haven.

Bold profile • Designer Nickolas Gurtler plays with rich materials and a moody palette, enriching a Perth worker’s cottage with a sophisticated tone.

Gardens

Modern Meadow • A wild and wispy garden in Melbourne’s inner north is a blissful sanctuary, not just for the owners but also the local native fauna.

Green Unity • Mint Design beautifully links a traditional front garden with the relaxed, contemporary outdoor area at the back.

Destinations

Near & Far • Two dreamy destinations to add to your travel list, plus ideas to recreate that holiday atmosphere at home.

Overhead • THE MOTHER-DAUGHTER DUO OFFER GENERATIONAL TAKES ON HOME-LIFE DILEMMAS OVERHEARD FROM PERFECT STRANGERS. THIS MONTH: IS REGIFTING NO LONGER TABOO?