Australian Beach Houses

The beach houses featured in this book are as diverse as the architects and the climates around both of these countries.

Within the pages of this book we will walk you through some of Australia's best beach abodes. From modern contemporary to some more classic design stlyes.

AUSTRALIA IS KNOWN FOR ITS SUN, SURF AND SAND, and in this beautiful new book - the first hardcover publication from the team behind Real Living - we visit the homes of the country's most creative stylists, tastemakers and influencers, all of whom live near the beach. From Byron Bay to Phillip Island, each of the 20 houses, apartments and surf shacks has a different vibe, be it fresh and minimalistic or moody and textured. Over 224 pages, we reveal the individual styles, treasured possessions and decorating secrets of locals including fashion and interiors stylist Kristin Rawson, The Beauty Chef founder Carla Oates and former Real Living editor-in-chief Deborah Bibby. With page after page of luscious beach-inspired interiors, it's the perfect addition to every decorator's collection.

Nestled into gnarled scrub or exposed to the wind and the surf, beach hosues are about environmental extremes. When the suburbs are left behind, it is these extremes that excite the senses. Whether it is a simple timber shack or a sophisticated architectu

This latest addition to IMAGES' Pocketful series offers more than 50 examples of the best residential beach architecture in Australia and New Zealand today. Superb architect-designed homes, which in many cases have been adapted to harsh beachside environments, are explained and illustrated with beautiful photography, plans and descriptive text. A visual feast of stunning ocean views, dunescapes and impeccable architectural design for beachside living, A Pocketful of Beach Houses is a must-have for any beach-lover and includes stunning projects from top Australian and New Zealand architects, such as Molnar Freeman Architects, Stephen Jolson and McBride Charles Ryan.

Seven original Australian beach houses gently restored, each brilliantly inspirational. Intensely visual, effortless, sustainable and beautifully crafted interiors, all varied examples of simple living and past connections. Owners that have embraced both the imperfections and quirkiness of the original buildings, and created cool and highly individual homes. From a cottage on the wild Tasmania coastline to a little black shack chasing the breathtaking Pacific horizon - the ocean has more than influenced the style of all seven homes. With a narrative in the form of letters from the homeowners, each tell a very personal story of their homes. The stories are warm, rich and wonderful with their surprising design ideas shared and essential directory of resources revealed. Welcome to The Originals, a book that will inspire readers to nruture their own distinctive style, break away from expectations and create a home like none other.