A refined Melbourne bathroom by Lisa Hunter Interiors featuring a floating timber vanity, terrazzo flooring, and textured wall tiles. The round backlit mirror and soft brass details add warmth and modern elegance, creating a timeless mid century inspired space that feels calm and contemporary.

A refined bathroom palette combining walnut joinery, soft neutral tiling, and brushed metal fixtures. Vertical tiles and integrated lighting add subtle texture and depth throughout the space.

Nestled in the vibrant fishing community of Fingal, this modest beach house has been reimagined to address modern climate challenges while creating a spacious and functional home for a growing family. The original house has been raised to avoid flood waters, and repositioned over a warm brick screen wall that neatly contains the brick and landscape entry sequence. These entry stairs provide a natural perch to watch kids on the lawn, a place to engage with neighbours or take in the breezes and views to the local waterhole across the road. This is a modest gesture that strongly sets an agenda of neighbourhood engagement. A new addition has been added to the west including a garage, home office and living spaces. These areas sensitively relate to the original house through scale, materials and form. They don’t pretend to be original but sit in a complementary way, with a glazed link playfully connecting the new elements to the original structure. The design represents a considered and sustainable way to repurpose an existing house, while allowing it to better respond to both the changing needs of its owners and the dynamic coastal environment upon which it is built.

A mid-century modern masterpiece, this ageless and eye-catching four-bedroom, four-bathroom residence speaks of timeless style and effortless elegance. Featuring an undercroft garage and an elevation highlighted by sleek lines and pops of pastels, this home sits comfortably in the established streetscape. Inside, a wide entry leads to the living area and study. Tucked away in the west wing is the extraordinary master suite, with vast his-and-hers wardrobe, plus luxury ensuite. The light-filled living area, dining area, kitchen and games room focus on the outdoor entertaining area, with the entire space able to be opened up for ease of entertaining. The kitchen features both a scullery, walk-in pantry, and adjoining laundry. To the rear of the home, you’ll find three large bedrooms, each with their own ensuite. This is an effortlessly stylish sanctuary for the young family who call it home, with an abundance of living areas, both inside and outside. Finalist 2025 HIA custom built home 1.7 million to 2.5 million

The Don lies in a quiet pocket of Brunswick: an area dotted with heritage homes and rich with manufacturing history. Looking past years of neglect, our client saw the promise of the existing weatherboard house - with its circa-1900s charm, brick chimneys and beautiful Victorian details – and sought to transform it into a versatile family home. A careful renovation and restoration has preserved the cottage’s traditional features and layout, and this front section of the home has been reconfigured to contain refreshed bedrooms and bathrooms. The original hallway beginning at the front door now leads through to the north-facing rear extension, where living spaces and courtyards unfold on either side of this central spine. The kitchen is the axis of this zone: spacious, hardwearing and practical, it’s well-equipped for passionate cooks and effortlessly accommodates family gatherings. It connects easily to the two living spaces, the dining room, and the patio nestled in the garden. Inspired by Brunswick’s masonry history, red brick is the bedrock of the extension. It serves as a continuous floor that stretches from the internal rooms out to the patio, providing a robust surface fit for family life. Slicing through this earthy foundation is the smooth brightness of steel - a lightweight contrast in the form of external cladding, benchtops, light fittings and handles throughout. In the spaces between these two elemental materials, pale green finishes, soft neutrals and rich timbers round out the balanced, lush interiors of an enduring family home.

Contemporary bathroom vanity with warm timber joinery, terrazzo stone benchtop, ribbed glass screen, and soft beige tiles. A minimalist basin and warm lighting create a calm, contemporary bathroom space.