Lynne Testoni

Lynne Testoni is a writer, editor and content creator in the food and design space. With a background in interior magazines, she has worked on more than 20 titles including Home Beautiful and Better Homes & Gardens. She lives in a Victorian Italianate terrace in inner city Sydney that is constantly being renovated and restyled.

designing your forever home with Metricon

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The design decisions that make a forever home

Looking to create your forever home? Start with the floorplan to make sure it supports you and your family’s lifestyle.

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5 ways Sev’s interior design training has won rooms

Courtney and Sev are proving to be The Block’s perfect pairing – but it’s not been without drama.

The Block 2026 Week ) building site with Nine In Six builder on site with house framework

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Who are the REAL builders of The Block?

Before and after the cameras roll, the "boys in hi-vis" make sure The Block houses are built well.

Couple in a modern kitchen with marble countertops, a dog sits by their feet, and a brown sofa is in the foreground.

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Inside NRL star Reuben Cotter’s dreamy pink Mediterranean-style home

Swathes of pink meet masculine lines in the new family home of rugby league star Reuben Cotter and his wife, Mackenzie.

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The Block budget myth: Real cost vs TV magic

Block bucks, free tradies and the real cost of building on The Block – how realistic are those numbers in the real world?

The Block

Why the Cursio Brothers are the best tilers in the world (according to them!)

The Block’s favourite tilers talk about why they love working on the show – and why they keep coming back.

Kitchen

3 culinary experts reveal the best ovens for Australian home kitchens

These are the top buys right now according to oven experts.

Beautiful Builds

Beyond the moodboard: turning inspiration into reality

Get practical with your new home design by converting your wishlist into real-life choices.

Modern two-story house with large windows, a light-colored facade, and a garage on the left side.

Beautiful Builds

How to choose the right facade for your home

You only have one chance to make a first impression.

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Finding your perfect floorplan: How to design a home that truly fits your lifestyle

Building new? Nail your floor plan before you pour the slab.

Modern two-story building with "CATALINA" sign, stone entrance, and lush greenery under a clear blue sky.

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Game changer: Inside a modern family new build that ticks off the entire wishlist

Blending the wishlists of modern families with the biggest design trends, Metricon’s Catalina delivers a spacious, light-filled home with less of the legwork.

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Kitchen and bathroom trends that will last

10 on-trend ideas that you will still love in 20 years.

Modern house with glass doors, poolside loungers, umbrella, and inflatable ring in a clear sky setting.

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Upsize or downsize? Why these empty nesters built a big house in the countryside

These grandparents built a home that the whole family can enjoy.

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3 interior design styles that will always be timeless

More than the moment.

Steph and Gian release a new rug collection.

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Our top picks from Steph and Gian’s beautiful new rug collection

The winning couple from The Block is creating the Japandi look from the ground up.

Krissy Marsh and her dog sitting on a sofa in the all-white living room.

Lifestyle

The cleaning secrets of Real Housewife Krissy Marsh

Dogs and dinner parties are no match for The Real Housewives of Sydney star’s pristine white sofas.

The dining room in a Bowral cottage with woven chairs, blinds and pendant.

Decorate

3 ways to use natural materials to make your home more welcoming

They're a styling secret weapon.

Krissy Marsh standing in her checked-floor entry foyer.

Home Tours

Step inside RHOS star Krissy Marsh’s elegantly updated 1920s home

Krissy keeps it down-to-earth and practical in her home.

Bedroom

Here’s how to style a bed like a pro

Make your bed opulent and inviting.

Outdoor

9 of the best barbecues to level up your outdoor entertaining area

Our expert line-up of the ultimate alfresco cooking appliances.

Outdoor

A tropical garden in Sydney’s east complete with ocean views

A concrete jungle has been transformed into a tropical haven with endless plants, an outdoor kitchen and breathtaking ocean vistas.

Contemporary renovated Scandi style kitchen with window splashback and skylights.

Home Tours

A Victorian cottage undergoes a bright Scandi renovation

This cottage was almost picture-perfect, but its dark and awkward interior desperately needed a light and airy home renovation.

Home Tours

A modern farmhouse in Toowoomba with remarkable 360-degree rural views

It has a mudroom, butler's pantry and generous living spaces.

Home Tours

A colourful take on a 1920s Queensland cottage

After relocating back to her hometown, this homeowner set out to create the perfect space to welcome a baby.

Outdoor Entertaining Areas

A landscaped garden is reimagined to create an elegant poolside oasis

Mature greenery forms a lush palette of green and white in a functional family entertaining zone

Chair with blue cushion, basket of blue flowers, staircase with woven rug, and woven turtle decor on top step.

Home Tours

A stunning blue and white rebuild on the Mornington Peninsula

Facing an unexpected renovation after a flood, this Victorian homeowner turned to a design expert for help with stunning results in classic blue and white.

Home Tours

An awkward cottage becomes a gracious Hamptons-style home

A couple's commitment to a dream - and their dedication to detail - turned a fiddly floor plan into a light, bright Hamptons abode.

Modern kitchen with a navy island, white cabinetry, marble countertop, large vase with flowers, and three bar stools.

Home Tours

A reimagined Californian bungalow on Sydney’s north shore

By introducing a calm and cohesive aesthetic, an architect transformed her awkward Californian bungalow into a stylish family home.

Home Tours

A classic home with soaring ceilings in country Queensland

This chic country home in Queensland tells tales through decorative details that nod to the owner's ancestors, her children and the life path she has travelled.