On the cover
22 Six homeowners share
their renovation experiences.
41
100
124
We live in a fire station!
157 New-look hydrangeas.
162 Foolproof party pleasers.Decorating & design
21 The ideas and inspiration
behind our November palette.
22 Garden guru
Richard Unsworth’s inner-Sydney
homeisaglobaltreasuretrove.
35 Innovative ideas
for living life well.NOVEMBER
Renovation special
The refreshed interior of this three-
generation retreat is as delightful
as its coastal setting. See page 41.41 Lessons
from a revamped holiday home.
52 Three beautiful
and evocative decor schemes that
harness the power of colour.
59 M Darren Palmer on a
home that embraces the outdoors.
63 Our winners
revealed. Plus, your turn to vote!
71 Traditional materials
and crafts undergo a revival.
72 Invite these cooling
shades of sea and sky inside.Photograph by Derek Swalwell.