Masthead

Editor Gavin Kirk – gavin.kirk@aremedia.com.au Creative director

Editor's Letter

Christmas magazines are among my favourite editions to create.

’Tis the season

THE BEST NEW AND NOTEWORTHY THINGS TO SEE, BUY AND DO

Time to sparkle

ALL THE JOY OF THE SEASON WRAPPED UP WITH A BOW

Decorating & design

Colour Takes The Wheel In This Month’s Round-Up

Stylescape

H&G ’s stylist draws on warm hues of gold, chocolate, mid-greens and dusty terracottas to create a welcoming outdoor room made for hours of summertime entertaining and relaxation.

Benjamin Avery

It’s not just a love of the outdoors but a true connection to nature that shapes the refreshingly surreal work of this part-florist, part-sculptor.

Fad or Forever?

KIRSTIE CLEMENTS QUIZZES A PANEL OF EXPERTS FOR THEIR TAKE ON THE COLOURS OF TODAY, YESTERDAY AND TOMORROW, STIRRING NOSTALGIC ANECDOTES AND SPARKING CONVERSATION. BUT DO COLOURS EVER REALLY DATE?

Colour coded

From earth-inspired tones to nostalgic brights, the three Dulux colour palettes for 2026 reflect a desire for calm and connection.

Find Your Hue

DREAMING OF A FRESH COAT OF PAINT? HERE’S HOW TO CHOOSE A COLOUR PALETTE THAT SPEAKS TO YOU, NOT JUST THE TRENDS

Festive welcome

Kate Nixon infuses Christmas magic into a Sydney residence following its redesign for a family of four, with style cues beginning at the front door.

All about The Home

Provenance meets personality in this 1850s sandstone home designed for quiet contemplation and celebration – refurbished just in time for Christmas.

Houses

SATURATED SHADES & PLAYFUL PATTERNS BRING THE ENERGY

Water colour

A dynamic dialogue between tone and texture, interior and exterior, sets the scene in this stunning Sydney harbourside home.

Pattern Play

A generous family home embraces effortless living, thanks to an inspired owner-designer partnership.

True Character

Every corner of this expansive home has been carefully considered to suit its surroundings and enhance the lives of its owners.

Inner Peace

For interior designer Samantha Leigh, her own home in Brisbane’s inner north became a canvas for explorations in refined detail and craftsmanship.

Art of the home

Once a disjointed house shrouded in layers of mismatched renovations, this family home has been transformed into a pristine art lover’s haven.

Bold profile

Designer Nickolas Gurtler plays with rich materials and a moody palette, enriching a Perth worker’s cottage with a sophisticated tone.

Entertaining

A SHOWSTOPPING CHRISTMAS MENU WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS

A merry good time

The Cordony Kitchen’s indulgent feast, finished with an elegant Christmas dessert by Stories to Gather.

Gardens

OUTDOOR SPACES BLOOMING WITH IDEAS AND INSPIRATION

Modern Meadow

A wild and wispy garden in Melbourne’s inner north is a blissful sanctuary, not just for the owners but also the local native fauna.

Green Unity

Mint Design beautifully links a traditional front garden with the relaxed, contemporary outdoor area at the back.

Destinations

BREATHTAKING PLACES TO VISIT IN THE NEW YEAR

Near & Far

Two dreamy destinations to add to your travel list, plus ideas to recreate that holiday atmosphere at home.