AUSTRALIA'S BEST HOMES OF 2019 FROM INSIDE OUT

Step inside Inside Out's winning Home of the Year 2019

Old and new, curves and right angles, brick and weatherboard - dramatically contrasting elements bring bold drama and intrigue to this Melbourne home. Little wonder, it's our Home of the Year. Who lives here: Sheree Burge, stay-at-home mum and design enthusiast (in a previous life, a mental health nurse), her husband Jonathan, craniofacial and plastic surgeon, their children, Gracie, 14, Tilda, 11, and Ivy, 3, plus Charlie the cat.

A warehouse conversion in Redfern that honours its past

Warehouse conversions have become an increasingly popular choice when it comes to transforming an original building into the family home of your dreams. This family in Redfern has enlisted the help of Ian Moore Architects to revamp this former industrial warehouse into a contemporary home that honours its past.

A clifftop house in Sydney embraces nature in clever ways

Embracing the glorious Sydney coastline and perched on the top of a cliff, this incredible house by Renatto D'Ettore Architects won Best New Home Build and Best Use of Material: Brick in Inside Out's inaugural Home of the Year Awards 2019. A new build on a clifftop overlooking a Sydney coastline by Renatto D'Ettore Architects.

A cosy off-grid cabin in Yandoit that embraces sustainable living

Nestled in regional Victoria sits this pared-back and sustainable cabin by Adam Kane Architects. With a refined material palette and a minimalist design, this off-grid weekender won Best Sustainable Project in our inaugural Home of The Year Awards 2019.

A timber-clad terrace extension that features dramatic curves

This 19th century Victorian terrace in Melbourne was given a contemporary renovation that included a timber-clad extension with dramatic curves. Inspired by the idea of a "Victorian Lady", the team at FMD Architects sought to honour the home's past, while adding a graceful addition that draws its design motifs from a Victorian bustle dress.

A holiday house in Sandy Point that features a nature-inspired palette

Nestled in Victoria's Sandy Point, this dreamy holiday house was built on a steep sloping block to help capitalise on its stunning views and natural surrounds. With a material palette that relies heavily on timber, the home was designed to be a cosy escape for its owners.