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This is the South Kensington apartment of couture and interior designer Tomasz Starzewski. I am overwhelmingly smitten and could look at these photos for hours trying to soak in all of those incredible layers. Why put one small table next to your sofa when you could put three? That is not meant to be sarcastic at all as I’d need one for my magazine, one for my cup of tea and one for the incense or candle I’d be burning. This folks, is maximalism at its finest. Photos: Simon Upton.

“Set on the banks of the Brisbane River this three-level apartment was transformed into a warm and welcoming home for a young family of four. The extensive renovation saw SLI strip the entire apartment back to its bones before reconfiguring it into a four-bedroom, four-bathroom home. Our primary objective was to create a space that seamlessly blends sophistication, functionality, and a sense of comfort with a focus on adding warmth and texture. Each level has been thoughtfully curated to cater to the specific needs and preferences of the family, providing a seamless flow between shared spaces and private retreats.”

Style and substance with an amazing view. I love sharing homes from my part of the world. New Farm Residence by Samantha Leigh.

Photography by Dave Wheeler.

I love looking into the inner spaces of a designer’s mind. Their own homes allow them to express themselves freely. This is the old Chelsea apartment of interior designer Neal Beckstedt. It may be well over 10 years ago but it’s a wonderful insight into stylishly curated small space living. Things I love? The black gallery wall is in the kitchen and the Murphy bed nook.

Photography by Eric Piasecki.

“Located in London’s iconic brutalist Barbican building, this apartment is both complimentary of the original architecture while also exuding a warm contemporary character.

With two bedrooms and two bathrooms set over 1300 square feet, every inch of space was carefully considered. Exquisite details include Venetian plaster walls and custom door handles. Beautiful woods are used throughout, from exquisite burl wood panelling in the entrance hall and sumptuous television room to the hand-lathed end grain timber flooring inspired by the cobblestones of Paris from the 19th century and pippy oak wood joinery with Arni Fantastico marble details in the open plan kitchen. A jewel box bathroom is entirely clad in dramatic Cipollino marble. 

A colour palette of soft pastels extends from hand-tufted rugs to a custom-designed blush velvet curvilinear sofa and a lovingly curated art collection. Much of the furniture was custom designed for the apartment.”

Contemporary, liveable interiors with an elegant and eclectic European point of view. That’s the trademark of London and New York based Bryan O’Sullivan Studio and no more evident than in his own home. Think glamour with a touch that is fresh and fun.

Photography by James McDonald.

I had to share another project by Studio Ett Hem (last week’s feature here if you missed it) because the attention to detail in their projects continues to blow my mind. In this apartment as soon as you walk in there’s a built in bench and then a banquette and the cutest niches in the kitchen for coffee and cookbooks….but it doesn’t stop there! The living room has built in media centre/bookcases, the primary bedroom has a bult-in headboard with niches, a built-in desk, a dressing room filled with storage cabinetry, and the children’s bedroom are even filled with storage for toys and clothes. I LOOOOOVE this!!!