Home Beautiful’s April issue is filled inspiration and information to help turn your home dreams into reality, starting with our annual Dream Homes special.
This year, we broke it into three categories: new build, renovation and decorative makeover. So, no matter whether you’re starting from scratch, redoing or simply refreshing, we have the know-how to help you along the journey.
Elsewhere in the mag, we look at everything you need to know about the latest in smart home tech and we’re getting ready for Easter with hot chocolate-inspired trends and a gorgeous tablescape created by interior stylist @stevecordony.
“When hot cross buns hit the shelves in January, I’m not ashamed to say that I bought some. I absolutely love them.”
Elle Lovelock, editor-in-chief
From the editor
Beautiful design: A kitchen and bathroom design masterclass from the team at Blue Tea kitchens
All the design details that lead to success are shared in this kitchen renovation, from touches of timber and marvellous marble to an effortless open plan design.
Beautiful food: Flavours of India, starting with spicy masala roast potatoes
Roast potatoes are a real crowd-pleaser and the dish is a perfect side for steak or roast chicken. This is a spicy version by MasterChef winner Justin Narayan that comes from his new book, Everything is Indian.
HB essentials: 10 of the best white sofas that will lighten your living space (and your life)
We kick off our “Essentials” series with the classic white sofa – a must-have for so many Australian living rooms yet so hard to tick all the boxes for when weighing up the options. Trust the HB team to do the heavy lifting and outline the benefits, the pitfalls and – importantly – how to care for your new white sofa. You’re welcome.
Beautiful Homes:
1. A Brisbane home is given a timeless, character-filled makeover
Set on a hill overlooking a mature eucalypt forest and enjoying Brisbane city views, this home blends character and elegance to serve as a serene retreat for the family of five who lives here.
“We love that the house feels like we are in an Australian bush setting, yet we are only six kilometres from Brisbane’s CBD.”
2. This Melbourne passive house proves sustainability is stylish
Tucked away in a leafy Melbourne suburb, the ‘Passive Pleat’ house stops passers-by in their tracks. But while the impact of the facade with its pleat-like ‘folds’ is beyond question, the home’s real magic is not visible to the eye.
Beautiful gardens: An English-style cottage garden in rural Australia
Margot lovingly created this cottage garden over more than three decades with her husband, filling it with verdant plantings that rise to waist or head height, dwarfing the owners on occasion.
For more great ideas to relax with, pick up the April issue of Home Beautiful magazine, on sale now. Or subscribe here and never miss an issue.
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