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Best Of The Week27 Light-Loving Clerestory Windows
From capturing light and releasing heat to catching breezes, these high-placed windows are as smart as they are stylish
Full StoryGardensAn Architect Reveals: 5 Reasons You Need a Green Wall
Short on space but want to bring a touch of nature into your home? A vertical garden could be the solution
Full StoryArchitectural DetailsTile Guide: Choose the Right Styles for a Federation Home
Renovating an original Federation property? Here's how to choose the correct tiles to suit its style and history
Full StoryBuilding ComponentsBeyond Brick and Plasterboard: Alternative Materials for Walls
Check out the newest and most exciting possibilities for your walls, from hemp to zinc
Full StoryDesign FeaturesBest of the Week: 24 Envelope-Pushing Designs From All Over
From the sublime to the exquisite, here is a compendium of great ideas, well executed, the world over
Full StoryArchitectural DetailsSpotted! Nifty Niches in Every Room of the House
Alcove, recess, nook, niche – there are as many words to describe such spaces as there are ways to have one in your home
Full StoryDecoratingAdd Old Charm to New Homes With Classic Trims and Tricks
Looking old is rock bottom on our wish lists, but homes with vintage styling turn ageing gracefully into an art form
Full StoryDecoratingMoorish Patterns: Where They Originated and Why They Endure
The rich colours and intricate geometry of Moorish patterns are dazzling – knowing their history is even more thrilling
Full StoryArchitecture10 Gable Roofs That Praise the Triangle
Interesting design solutions using a simple triangle can define the overall form and architectural style of a building
Full StoryDecorating IdeasPeriod Features to Love Forever: Timber Fretwork
From balustrades to bargeboards, here's everything you need to know about timber fretwork in all its guises
Full StoryDecorating By StyleSwirls of Style: Emulating Art Nouveau in the Modern Home
Inspired by nature, the patterns and organic shapes characteristic of the Art Nouveau period can add oodles of graceful style to your home
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