It’s not only design enthusiasts who look forward to the annual Houses Awards—the design competition gives all of us all a healthy dose of home inspiration to daydream about.
From small and sustainable apartments to cleverly converted heritage properties and unique takes on the suburban dream, these homes are some of the most inspired in the country.
Below, we share the ten properties from the 2024 Houses Awards that we can’t stop thinking about.
10 Of The Best Australian Homes Of 2024

Shortlist: House in a Heritage Context Architect George for House in Surry Hills

Shortlist: Sustainability phorm architecture + design for Verandah Terraces

Shortlist: House in a Heritage Context Andrew Campbell and Georgina Russell for Patrick Street

Shortlist: House in a Heritage Context Zen Architects for Barry

Shortlist: Apartment or Unit SJB Interiors for Gold Coast Apartment

Shortlist: Apartment or Unit tsai Design for Kirribilli downsize apartment

Shortlist: New House under 200 square metres Nic Morgante for Bittern Cabin

Shortlist: New House under 200 square metres Clare Cousins Architects for Courtyard House

Shortlist: New House under 200 square metres Virginia Kerridge Architect for Culburra Beach House
