Australian suburban house

The Terrible Boredom of Paradise

THEY fell out of favour and had more than their share of render applied since their heyday, but classic ‘50s and ‘60s homes are hot property. Find out how your brick veneer could look its best again.

A green-and-white palette and enveloping masses of tiered planting helped shape this suburban Melbourne “country garden in the city”.

Instead of focusing on reworking the street-facing front wall of the house, they turned their attention to the back wall, and found a better way to connect the interiors with the beautiful garden.

Queenslander House of the Week Stunning c1906 6 bedroom Queenslander on a huge suburban plot in Brisbane's Sherwood. Crafted in the very early 20th...

This home challenges notions of a coastal suburban home. The external living spaces are in the front yard, not concealed from the neighbours.

"Small senior housing in Australian suburb" Download this high-resolution, royalty-free stock photo by Rowena Naylor from Stocksy United.

Discover a range of authentic homestead house designs tailored to the Australian landscape and lifestyle. Our collection features classic and contemporary homestead layouts that embrace spacious, functional living with traditional charm. Browse through detailed floor plans that include expansive living areas, practical kitchens, and comfortable bedrooms, designed to suit rural and suburban settings.

The Design Files - A Nostalgic Look At Australian Suburbia - photo, Warren Kirk.

The once dark, tired weatherboard home was completely reoriented by Bryant Alsop Architects to embrace its north-facing rear aspect.