Altering the shape of an oversized pool has achieved life-changing results

This renovated terrace is full of twists and turns

Woollahra resident Ingrid Weir’s new book profiles the coastal homes of Australians and others. In this exclusive extract, she looks at a famous Bondi abode

This 1900-era home was stuck in a time warp before a renovation saw its lustre returned 

A house beside a pocket park has been beautifully transformed for a downsizing couple

A Federation-era house has been rescued, brick by brick, from the ravages of the 1970s

A tiny contemporary terrace house is making a big splash

The Paddo duo on beating trends why they love the neighbourhood and their hidden swimming pool

A grand 1880s home that once housed a childcare centre has been meticulously, and spectacularly, restored

An apartment in a landmark building has been sensitively reworked for a new age

A dark and gloomy terrace has been transformed for the 21st century

Interior stylist Kate Nixon shares the design secrets behind this Paddo restoration

A glamorous renovation has created a gallery-like space for an artist’s unique collection

An oversized terrace with a rich history has been transformed into an urban oasis

The transformation of a tiny terrace centres around a hidden garden

A heated stairway edged with brass and paved with terracotta provides the warming centre of this family home

Black floors and dramatic flashes of Concordia marble bring new sophistication to a grand terrace

A nine-year design restoration introduced texture and warmth to this terrace

An elegant terrace was in need of new energy — and a cheeky backyard swimming pool

A small Paddo garden inspired by Italy conjures space for la dolce vita

A former Rushcutters Bay gym has been reshaped into a design oasis

Updating this classic terrace took it back to its roots

A towering sandstone wall offered a dramatic backdrop to a terrace garden in need of repair

A corner terrace found a new lease of life and a bounty of sunlight

This Oxford St textiles house draws inspiration from the Australian bush

A celebrated Sydney designer has a new Paddington store, and has released a lustrous book

A mid-century apartment has moved into a new era, without losing its style, writes Robyn Willis

A Paddo terrace backyard has received a glamorous makeover, writes Robyn Willis

A unique house brings a sense of Europe to Bondi

A postwar home was ripe for an effervescent makeover involving colour, stone and a bit of pizzazz