MODERN HABITAT

This contemporary Australian beach shack has experienced a soulful second coming with subtle bush colours reflective of its surrounding environment.

BLUE RINSE

Washed throughout in maritime shades, the decoration of this seaside retreat is deliberately dated in a cheeky nod to generations past.

Past mastery

Arent&Pyke has the knack of mixing styles and eras with the greatest of ease, as evidenced by this inventive re-imagining of a Federation home for a vibrant young family.

THE NEW NEW LOOK

An ambitious reimagining of Dior's iconic Paris premises has fashioned it into a destination for shopping, dining and the celebration of conture.

ROMAN HOLIDAY

Transformed into a glamorous entertainer's dream, this Victorian home evokes all the elegance of an Italian villa.

Moon phase

Creating a bespoke workspace saw a chance to explore other creative passions for a jewellery designer and a tailor whose atelier now doubles as a design gallery.

PERSONAL best

With a handsome freestanding terrace as its starting point, this unique garden was destined to stand out from the pack.

Making HISTORY

A joint project by two Australian design heavyweights, the Futures Collective' installation in heritage Villa Alba painted a graphic picture of contemporary designers and makers.

NOUVELLE BEGINNINGS

When designer Shareen Joel converted her 1980s home from dated to dreamy, the result was a contemporary do-over with subdued French accents.

Driving with BIASOL

DESIGN DUO JEAN-PIERRE AND HEIDI BIASOL TOUR THE TASMANIAN CAPITAL IN A CHIC NEW LEXUS THAT LIKE THE CITY MELDS GREEN CREDENTIALS WITH DESIGN INGENUITY AND DASHING GOOD LOOKS.

DAYS OF HEAVEN

A new build in the Adelaide Hills presents the opportunity to create an interior befitting the home’s glorious surrounds.

CHERRY ON TOP

Set against neutral tones, the final flourish on this newly renovated heritage home in Melbourne is a bright pop of powerfully accented red.

Double vision

Two in one has a special significance for this home in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. One of a pair by the same practice, it also has both public and private personas.

Breaking out

An elevated platform in the warehouse office of Studio Prineas creates a dedicated zone for staff to congregate and collaborate.

nature spirit

Embraced by its bushy hinterland habitat, a newly built family home radiates an aura of peace and harmony.

LIFE ENHANCING

An elegant layering of lush patterns, rich colours and bespoke pieces has enveloped this home in warmth and created a welcoming ambience for a large extended family.

PENTHOUSE pleasures

This lofty retreat presented fertile potential but also posed some tricky challenges for its enterprising designer.

SECOND CHANCES

Contemporary artwork and new openings have lightened the mood at this renovated 1930s family home in Melbourne.

Silver lining

With a look of maturity that belies its youth, an additional wing to a humble cottage, plus inspired makeovers inside and out, have transported this property to another realm.

WHITER SHADE of PALE

A neutral palette promotes a calm and elegant mood in this expansive Sydney home that is furnished with a judicious selection of antiques juxtaposed against contemporary art.

AHEAD OF THE CURVE

A modern monolith, this solid and cavernous family home in Melbourne is carved with graceful arcs and sweeping archways.

HIGH DRAMA

A sleek glass treehouse knitted to a cliff, this Melbourne home is capped with a sculptural concrete canopy and shrouded in tropical foliage.

KITCHENS & bathrooms

EXPERTS AT LOOKING at the bigger picture, Tom Mark Henry approached this kitchen in Sydney's Paddington aiming to make it the house's main social hub.

TAKE A BOW

A floor plan fit for modern family living with a vintage twist defines this glorious Federation home in Hunters Hill.

BRIGHT SPARK

Art lawyer, curator and consultant Alana Kushnir explores the past, present and future of the art world around the clock.

Belle BATHROOMS

From pocket size to capacious, these impressive designs will intrigue, inspire and delight.

Garage band

Neighbouring the owners’ main house, this compact pavilion is a smart multipurpose space with an inventive use of garage doors.

PEACE of mind

The serenity is palpable at this holidayhouse on the Hawkesbury River amplified by the restrained palette, neutral tones and easy engagement with the surrounding bush.

SHOW PIECE WALK OUT IN THE END

With its magnificent proportions and elegant detailing this Victorian-era villa in Sydney is the perfect home, entertaining space and gallery for its art-loving owners.

THE BIG REVEAL

Meet the faces scooping firsts in the Belle Fanuli Interior Design Awards. reveal