Bella Westaway

1 month ago | homestolove.com.au | Bella Westaway

Just like warehouse conversions are common in inner-city suburbs, in the country it’s all about the shed. Whether you’re converting a shed into a family home or building a new house inspired by a utilitarian outbuilding, taking inspiration from these spaces can help you create a home that beautifully fits a rural setting. We’ve pulled together our favourite shed house ideas, from converted shearing quarters to new homes built with some serious shed energy.

1 month ago | yourhomeandgarden.co.nz | Bella Westaway

MasterChef judge Andy Allen and his wife, Alexandra, have bought a contemporary new home in Melbourne’s inner north for $3.85 million. Situated in leafy Northcote, the modern five-bedroom home has been “customised for contemporary luxury on a grand scale”, as the listing reads, and features a “stunning gourmet kitchen” fit for a celebrity chef.

1 month ago | homestolove.com.au | Steve Cumper |Bella Westaway

On the Adriatic coast in Apulia’s largest city, Bari, it seems as if every nonna in the town has been seconded to the myriad laneways to hand-roll the region’s specialty, orecchiette pasta. It gets its name from the word ‘orecchio’ for ear, while the ‘ette’ at the end means ‘small’. They are made in a rainbow of colours using mostly natural sources like beetroot, vegies and saffron.

1 month ago | homestolove.com.au | Bella Westaway

The Block fan faves Tom and Sarah Jane have put their renovated Melbourne home on the market with a price guide of $820,000 – $870,000. The couple purchased the home for $563,000 back in 2016 “purely because it was affordable and the housing market was getting tight”, but together they have transformed it into a chic and comfortable family home.

1 month ago | homestolove.com.au | Bella Westaway

There’s a fairytale quality to gorgeous country home facades. From white weatherboard cottages to renovated rural churches and converted sheds, country homes often have a charming exterior that relax you from the moment you glimpse them. These charming country home facades, taken from the pages of Country Style magazine, will provide plenty of inspiration for those looking to refresh their own facades, front gardens and home entryways.