A classic Federation cottage exterior meets an eclectic East-West mix inside. Take a look around.

The Federation style is one of the most loved styles of Australian domestic architecture. It incorporates aspects of Arts and Crafts style and Queen Anne decoration with Australian motifs like the magpie.Renovating an Australian Federation home provides a unique opportunity to bring a historic abode, filled with character and charm, into the 21st century.This post is a re-working of an article in Homes and Gardens dated NOV 08, 2022.Contents featured below:1. Lairdwell, a stately Federation…

A contemporary reimagination

These jaw-dropping Federation homes have received modern renovations that have taken them to the next level.

A restoration and renovation project in Kensington, NSW by Studio Prineas creates a harmonious dialogue between old and new.

Eco principles have changed everything for the occupants of a century-old Edwardian home in the middle of Melbourne.

Situated in the Queensland town of Emerald, 270 kilometres west of Rockhampton, Leah Stirton's character-filled home is a dazzling blend of theatrical panache and floral flair. "I grew up in the theatre, so building sets and stages and setting a scene is all I've ever known, really," she says. "The style is theatrical and curated. It's just like how you set a scene or a stage in the theatre. It's all about colour and texture, and how it looks from far away." Step inside via the link in…

Credit: Photographed by Stephen Kent Johnson for The World of Interiors. All photographs courtesy of the artist.