Grand Designs Australia

Following the success of the new Australian TV series inspired by the UK version, Grand Designs Australia welcomes you to a new era in home design magazines. Whether you’re building a new home, renovating or decorating, this publication features everything readers will need to know about creating their own grand designs. Industry experts offer advice on getting started, mortgages, environmentally sustainable design and project management, to name a few. Grand Designs showcases architects and designers, builders and homeowners working together on projects from concept to completion and features the latest colour forecasts as well as planning your interior, kitchens, bathrooms and window coverings.

Grand Designs Australia

From the Editor

From Peter Maddison

Creative Edit

Get Social • Click to explore the wonders of our architectural environment

Book Club • Expand your horizons with …

ARCHITECTURE Snapshot • Standout architecture that goes above and beyond

Japandi A TOUCH OF NORDIC ZEN • Japandi is the interior design trend where Hygge and Wabi Sabi collide. The merging of Japanese and Scandinavian styles produces a lovechild with rich materiality and texture. Wool, jute, cotton, timber, wicker, ceramics and plenty of greenery are on the cards, so strap in for a linear and decorative ride

SMALL DEEDS, big change • If everyone makes a small step in the right direction, there can be significant change in the industry. Luckily we have access to furniture and accessories that can leave a positive impact, be it the planting of a tree for every product sold (One Tree Planted program), choosing products with a Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) certification, or buying items that are comprised completely of recycled materials

GRAND DESIGNS KITCHEN COLLECTION • At the forefront of contemporary living, this collection marries form and function. Incorporating a range of durable materials, it captures the essence of a modern kitchen. With well-designed products in a subtle colour palette, the Grand Designs kitchenware collection is both stylish and practical

FIT THE MOULD • Expert advice on finding the perfect skirting boards and architraves for your grand design

$11,000+ GIVEAWAY! • Love getting your hands on free stuff? Who doesn’t?! This issue, we are giving our wonderful readers the chance to win one of 13 amazing prizes

Andrew Causon • This charismatic Tasmanian-born artist offers a glimpse into the human spirit with his fascinating art

Penny Del Castillo • For nearly three decades, this design professional has put her exquisite signature stamp on national and international design projects

GRAB A PEN • The team at Made by Pen (Pen) strives to both make and do good things

THE PERFECT union • Create a seamless flow from your indoor to outdoor kitchen

On the grill with Celebrity MasterChef winner Larissa Dominello • Larissa is passionate about good food and entertaining in style at home

Interiors

LET THERE BE white • White-washed walls and metallic touches create a relaxed coastal escape

Houses • The cream of the crop in Australian architecture

SLIDING DOORS • This striking rural abode faces the elements in style

PROJECT TEAM

Sanctuary AMONG THE TREES • This 21st-century saltbox was nothing short of a labour of love

PROJECT TEAM • ARCHITECT, BUILDER AND INTERIOR DESIGNER TK Barclay & C Secretan (homeowners)

GO GREEN • Create a sustainable home without breaking the bank

HOUSE OF THE YEAR AWARDS • We take a look at two more finalists

Inner-city OASIS • An off-grid sanctuary that delights in nature

PROJECT TEAM

PETITE LIVING • Squeezing space into this tiny...