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Unfiltered walkthroughs, real renovations, and design insights from Sydney’s Inner West.
Honest walkthroughs, clever renos, and property insights — without the agent spin
Inside Homes
Open Homes, Unfiltered
Real walkthroughs. Honest takes. We visit the Inner West’s most interesting open homes and share what worked, what felt off, and what photos don’t show. No agent spin — just real talk and smart insights.
Design Ideas
Real Renos & Clever Design
Inspiration meets practicality. We spotlight real-life renovation ideas that maximise light, space, and value — and what you can learn from them.
Behind the Build
Products & Pros Behind the Homes
The materials, makers, and magic behind the scenes. From tile selections to feature lighting, we uncover the builders, architects, stylists, and brands that bring these homes to life — so you can steal the look or hire the team.
OPEN HOMES IN MAY 2025
Multi-award-wining sculptural sanctuary with impressive city views
Designed by acclaimed studio Chenchow Little and winner of the 2020 Wilkinson Award has just hit the market in Glebe.
Landmark property in Annandale
Originally built in 1890 as the Australian Contingent Hotel, this residence has been reimagined with impeccable craftsmanship.
Prestigious Waterfront Setting
Nestled in one of Glebe’s most tightly held and sought-after enclaves is a rare spacious apartment with water views.
ARCHITECTURAL HOME TOURS
OPEN HOMES
150 Johnston Street, Annandale
Australia’s most respected names in architecture, interior and garden design – Welsh + Major, Arent & Pyke and the late Peter Fudge were all involved in this masterpiece in Annandale.
DESIGN IDEAS
How These Homes Nailed Natural Light
WE KNOW & TRUST SERIES
Agents we have worked with and trusts
BEHIND THE BUILD
Architects & Builders
PRODUCTS & STYLISTS
What's New & What's Out
Inside Open Homes
Have you ever walked pass a home and wonder what the inside looks like? We have. We have looked inside hundreds of home across Sydney and now we get to share the experience with you.
Welcome to Inside Open Homes — your go-to source for Sydney home renovations, open home reviews, and design ideas that actually work.
We explore real properties across the Inner West, offering sharp takes on layout, flow, and what you won’t see in a listing photo.
Featured Homes
"Architecture is the thoughtful making of space." Louis Kahn
ABOUT US
We're Not Agents. We're Walkthrough Addicts.
Inside Open Homes is a passion project born from one simple obsession: sticky-beaking through Sydney’s most interesting homes.
We’re not here to sell you a house.
We’re here to show you what it’s really like to walk through one — the light, the layout, the little things you never see in a listing.
From clever renovations to properties that leave you scratching your head, we share the real take — no fluff, no sales pitch.
Created by a real estate-obsessed local with a love for design, property strategy, and storytelling.
Welcome inside.
Lara McKenzie
QUESTIONS?
Whether you’re curious about a open home we featured, renovation ideas, or even press, we’re here to answer any questions.