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Inside some of Melbourne’s most interesting homes

From a grand home in the inner east to a renovated weatherboard on the Mornington Peninsula, prepare to be inspired.

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A print by artist Elsbeth Shaw hangs in a lounge that mixes old and new finds. The glass coffee table, from Curated Spaces, sits on a rug from Loom.
“I grew up in the country and my husband in the city; our home reflects both,” says Carrie Gourlay, seated in the open-plan space that opens out to a garden designed by Paul Bangay.

A restored 1890s inner-city home, complete with butler’s pantry

This grand home in Melbourne’s east makes the most of its lofty space.

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“We moved here from the inner city on a whim during the lockdowns and rented for two years before we bought this home,” says Weir. The wall panels in the lounge are painted in Porter’s Paints “Explorer Blue”.

This renovated Victorian weatherboard home features a pool that was once a water tank

The renovation was a labour of love for its owners.

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From left: Reid, Michael and Jarrad Duggan-Tierney in the dining area.

This couple renovated a high-rise apartment into a luxurious home

Best known as the “Real Dads of Melbourne”, Jarrad and Michael Duggan-Tierney have created a “high-end hotel” vibe.

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Selling your home? Use these tricks a property stylist applied to her own ’70s villa

This dated home was given a makeover to render it perfect for modern life.

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“The kitchen bench faces the backyard, a design feature we mimicked from the original house,” says Sarah Auld. “My uncle, Martin, made the dining table from spotted gum.” The “Arcade” pendant lights and “Fun” chairs are by Dowel Jones and the pink tapware is from Par Taps in Preston.

The colour-filled family home renovations that took hard work, sacrifice and emotions

Pops of brilliant colour make this family home a warm and welcoming place.

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Isabella, holding Bowie, with Ross, Natalie and Sascha in the lush garden, which is planted with camellias, orchids, peonies and tulips.

Renovating this historic Melbourne mansion was a ‘labour of love’

A piece of the city’s rich history has been transformed into a beautiful family home.

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Take a peek inside this art collector’s pink palace

A 1930s Spanish Mission-style house shows off the owner’s exuberant style.

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Tom Cahill, Georgia Bardoel and their young family on the staircase of their dream home.

Step inside this Mornington Peninsula home modelled after a childhood doll house

This expansive American-style abode is this young family’s dream home.

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Kelly McCloskey in her upstairs lounge. The sofa is by Maker & Son; the artwork is by Bronwyn Bancroft.

Feng shui principles have guided the look of this 140-year-old Melbourne bayside home

These owners have created a calm and charming family home.

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“We consider ourselves lucky to have access to amazing art,” says Moya Delany, in the dining room with husband Jason Buesst. The chairs are by Philippe Starck and the light is by Delany.

An Edwardian weatherboard in Melbourne’s south-east gets a new lease of life

Step inside this artist’s charming home, which includes a large bungalow studio.

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“I designed this red sideboard for the hallway with Nick from Float Joinery,” says Lambos. The paint colours are by Porter’s and the runner from Cadrys.

Using art and IKEA finds, a well-kept Victorian villa is turned into a family haven

An interior stylist finds a home that perfectly matches her impeccable taste.

  • Heather Nette King

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