Australian House & Garden November 2025

Editor Gavin Kirk Creative director Antonietta Panuccio Features editor Bethan Lacoba Senior copy editor Debbie Duncan ART AND STYLE Art director Marissa Foye Stylist Sophie Wilson DIGITAL Digital editor Kate Hassett Senior content producers Danielle Grover, Grace Flynn, Saskia Neacsu CONTRIBUTORS Jacqui Addison, Brigid Arnott, Lynne Bradley, Jason Busch, Holly Byrne, Phillip Castleton, Peter Clarke, Kirstie Clements, Amanda Cordony, Michelle Cox, Martina Gemmola, Andrea Healy, Stephanie Hope, Holly Irvine, Alana Landsberry, Olga Lewis, Ben Mazey, Jack Milenkovic, Angelee Murray, Nonci Nyoni, Eliza O’Hare, Chris Pearson, Melissa Penfold, Carli Philips, Tatjana Plitt, Adam Robinson, Stephanie Rooney, Prue Ruscoe, Anson Smart, Kristina Šoljo, Fiona Susanto, Lillie Thompson, Lauren Trompp, Isabella Walker-Smith, Pablo Veiga, Dave Wheeler, Simon Whitbread, Lesley Workman. ADVERTISING Head of commercial – Homes & Lifestyle Rhyl Heavener Head of sales…

A relaxed modern barn retreat in the Victorian Alps was popular on Facebook; a lake house-style home by KWD captured hearts on Instagram; and a refreshed heritage home inspired on Pinterest. Facebook facebook.com/ australianhouseandgarden Highlights from each issue plus links to tours of our favourite homes. Instagram @houseandgarden View the most inspirational images of the month from H&G headquarters and out and about. Pinterest pinterest.com.au/houseandgardenau Picture-perfect images from our pages and sensational products to covet.…

On social media recently, I saw a quiz that asked that very question. There was a grid of pictures featuring all kinds of outdoor paradise – from grand Paul Bangay-esque formal gardens to pot-filled courtyards and bushy retreats. I’m that person who likes to think I’m a bit of them all, though something wild and perfectly unkempt really hits the spot. That’s why, this issue, the gorgeous free-flowing garden of Ana Kokkinos and Mira Robertson (page 174) quickly became a favourite. The co-writers of the film Head On reached out to Ben Saunders to design their slice of ‘wilderness’ in Melbourne’s inner north-east. Mira says she can’t wait for the eucalyptus macrandra in her garden to bloom, which, to me, captures the beauty of gardens, no matter your preferred style…

01. SOFTER SIDE At his house in the country, interior designer Brahman Perera proves slow living can look seriously stylish. The ‘Haven’ sofa from King Living anchors the space in tactile comfort and effortless character – modular, inviting and near impossible to resist. kingliving.com.au. 02. WE LOVE LUCY Designer Lucy Montgomery’s stylings are at your fingertips once more with her new ‘Frieze’ range of cushions. Chic stripes in Burgundy red (pictured), Butter yellow, Celeste blue and Verde green give the collection a contemporary-meets-classic edge, with velvet piping upping the luxury stakes. lucymontgomery.com. 03. TABLE MANNERS In the limited-edition drop of furniture by Coco Republic with designer Rachel Donath, 15 pieces come together as though scouted from an antique store, from a solitaire game set to the ‘Louise’ walnut desk (pictured),…

FACADE Considering the heritage listing of the neighbourhood, owner Mark Bell stayed true to the original exterior colour palette when updating his home. Guests enjoy a sense of drama upon entering the traditional-looking worker’s cottage, discovering a striking modern redesign inside. Front hedge, Podocarpus falcatus. EXTERIOR Cladding stained Porter’s Paints Palm Beach Black. Joinery in oak veneer, George Fethers & Co. Dining table, Trit House. Chairs, SLH Furniture. Curtains in James Dunlop ‘Kyoto’ linen, Kolong Interiors. Flos pendant lights, Living Edge. Island bench in Super White dolomite, Euro Marble. LIVING Wall lights, EST Lighting. Cladding stained Porter’s Paints Palm Beach Black. Shelf in Super White dolomite, Euro Marble. Chair, Franka. Side table, Trit House. Tall sculpture by Karlien van Rooyen, Curatorial+Co. PORTRAIT Mark and Vanessa with Riley, 6, and Hudson,…

LIGHT THE WAY Bring in accent lighting to illuminate a mirror or shaving cabinet. Chapman & Myers ‘Parkington’ three light bath bar, $1390, The Montauk Lighting Co. FRAMED ELEGANCE For a mirror in the bathroom, I like to choose a framed piece with subtle, eye-catching details that add warmth. ‘Peyton’ wood mirror, $349, West Elm. FINE LINES Smarten the look with Signoria Firenze ‘Trilogy’ towels in White-Midnight Blue, from $135, Emporean. TACTILE TREAT Nothing ups the comfort stakes in a bathroom like a set of luxe towels. Egyptian cotton, bamboo or cotton all fit the bill. Sheridan ‘Aven’ towels in Stripe Limestone, from $34, Domayne. LATHER UP A scented bar of soap is a simple way to elevate practical daily rituals. Orris ‘Le Quartet’ box set, $120, Oliver Thom. HEAVEN…