GARDEN DESIGN SPECIAL

Create your ideal outdoor escape with our 32-page garden design special. HB's garden and outdoor living editor Jamie Durie spills his nine secrets to garden success. Short on space? We take an apartment balcony from small to spacious and reveal our top ten indoor plants to bring a little touch of the outdoors in.

 BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO RENOVATING

We take the stress out of renovating with our beginners guide to getting it right. From expert advice to budget-savvy tips and tricks, we have all you need to get started. You'll save time - and money! - with our easy to follow guide, plus real-life renovators share their experiences and lessons learnt.

 WINTER RETREAT

Create a winter wonderland in your home with luxurious textiles and intimate spaces to curl up in! Enjoy cosy living in every room of the home with modern fireplaces, sumptuous fabrics and decadent knitted throw rugs. Indulge in the simple pleasures with our ideas to help you snuggle up and keep warm in your own winter haven.

 KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS

Splash your bathroom with style as we focus on the latest tile trends. Combine delicious colours, lavish details and a little glamour to create a look that suits your personal style and budget. And in the kitchen, balance practicality with sophistication with 10 clever ideas to mix style with smart design. Hard-working appliances and perfectly planned pantries will create a fab family kitchen.

 OUR HOMES

This month, we step inside a glamorous Paddington terrace that exudes stylish family living, visit a lovingly restored coastal cottage and peek inside a recently revamped home - transformed from neglected rental property to light-drenched sanctuary. We also admire the Scandinavian style of a Danish island oasis and the sleek European design of a Notting Hill townhouse. Fall in love with the charm and character of a 140-year-old cottage set in NSW's Southern Highland's - much like we did!