Inner calm

Peace and simplicity reign in the interior of this grand, historic Melbourne home where a discerning rollcall of eclectic pieces catches the eye.

AIR PLAY - [Sydney]

LIGHT AND AIRY INTERIORS boost the sense of spaciousness in this compact one-bedroom warehouse apartment to maximise the dwelling’s opportunities to deliver quality of life for its inhabitants, in a project helmed by Eva-Marie Prineas, principal of Studio Prineas.

CHEER SQUAD - [ Melbourne ]

A LUMINOUS COLOUR PALETTE, high-gloss finishes and beautiful detailing devised in a creative collaboration between architect and designer infuse this apartment, a “jewellery box in the sky”, with subtle sparkle and light.

PRIMARY VOTE - [Sydney]

WITH LIVING AREAS and the main bedroom drinking in the harbour view, which is the unifying star of this sub-penthouse apartment in Sydney’s

CLOUD NINE - [South Yarra]

HARNESSING GOLDEN and earthern tones to enrich and ground the light-filled space of this penthouse, designer Brahman Perera worked alongside developer Fortis.

VOLUME CONTROL - [South Yarra]

FROM THE COSY, INTIMATE library in warm, smoky ‘linseed’ tones to the lush botanical -themed interiors, all the elements in this home tell a magical story, says interior designer and art consultant Swee Lim of Swee Design.

FRONT OF HOUSE

Spaces reserved for hosting and rear rooms zoned for family are clearly delineated in this refined Melbourne home.

Green screen

Swathes of glazing reveal a breathtaking wall of verdant foliage in this light-filled city pad.

MONASTIC MINIMALMISM

La Manufacture Royale de Lectoure is a home-scale retreat experience that is restorative, stylish and quietly simmering with French art de vivre.

Rhyme and reason

Simone Haag brings an international sensibility to a home in a very Australian setting, creating a lyrical and sophisticated domain for the family who lives there.

STREET SAVVY

An inspired makeover has brought glamour and luxe to this home in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, which was already bathed in light and bush views.

FLOUR POWER

A lush, generous central garden surrounded by an elegantly converted bakery factory make for a rare find in creating this spacious inner-city home.

VERY RALPH LAUREN

Sydney’s new Ralph Lauren boutique is an ode to the maestro of timeless chic.

SEAMLESS SPIRIT

Storytelling through style, Farage’s new concept store is as well turned out as its immaculately tailored clothing.

CONCRETE VISION

Spying the potential in an off-the-plan apartment, Tecture director Ben Robertson manifested his minimalist dream home with ample room to display a burgeoning art collection.

STATE OF GRACE

Classic checkerboard flooring and a patinaed brass counter mix with edgy elements in this Paris-inspired fashion boutique in Melbourne.

BAY WATCH

Immersed in celebrated Byron Bay, this architect’s barefoot sensibility embraces diversity, sustainability and engagement with the elements

SHELTER from the STORM

Perched on a cliff at Kiama, this new house by architect Renato D'Ettorre embraces the Pacific Ocean, framing spectacular views while creating sheltered nooks for inclement weather

Lofty ambitions

An inspired makeover has raised this Sydney penthouse to new heights of comfort and sophistication.

HISTORY BUFF

Collections of 1970s furniture and art and crafts embellish contemporary this freshly polished heritage farmhouse.

Shadow play

Gently dappled and filtered natural light has a powerful presence in this Melbourne home

Soft centre

An intriguing dialogue is at play in this Sydney home between the Brutalist bent of its concrete and steel architecture and the delicate softness of its interior design.

HIGH TIDE

A savvy mix of beach cool and urban chic elevates this Sydney penthouse apartment and enhances the appeal of its sparkling water view.

CLEAR CUT

A group effort helped transform the owners' detailed wishlist into reality.

WELL THOUGHT OUT

In this Adelaide home, classic design features have been reframed in a contemporary context.

SECOND ACT

A dynamic design duo has sensitively repurposed this storied pub into an inviting family home.

Modern MUSE

Tamsin Johnson brings her trademark insouciance as the glamorous influence behind the P. Johnson Femme brand and creator of its first ready-to-wear boutique in Sydney's Paddington

FUTURE FORM

Dividing his time between two cities, Melbourne interior designer David Hicks has created a luxurious second home and inner-city sanctuary in Sydney that evokes creativity and calm

Living colourfully

Creative director Sophie Holt has brought a fresh look and sense of serenity to Oroton's newly launched flagship boutique in Sydney's Paddington.

Cool and Collected

Layered elements including vintage pieces from several different eras complement an array of notable artworks in this contemporary Sydney home.