Take a road trip to five inspiring homes

Looks can be deceiving: this house in the Southern Highlands of NSW was built in 1996, right down to the ‘heritage’ mantel. The secret’s in the decorating, especially the rustic coffee table and vintage vessels. Cushions, L&M Home. Artwork, Shades of Pale. A fiddle-leaf fig and windswept olive cutting hint at the garden delights outside. Turn the page to see more…