Displaying posts from September, 2015

The face it presents to the street is quite stern. Box-like, no adornment, a little severe. The architects call it a “nod to the Victorian character of the street without any of the attendant frou frou.” Open the door and the mood changes. Although still minimalist there is a warmth conveyed but the lightest of pastel shades and the extensive use of wood. The small space is enhanced by furniture and fittings that stand on narrow legs allowing longer sight lines while a double height void opens up the room. I’d love to see how this house mellows over time as the new owners put their stamp on the clean contemporary lines. House in Double Bay by Sydney-based architectural studio Tribe.

Photography by Katherine Lu.

This kitchen is retrolicious and one of the few times I really dig yellow. By Atticus & Milo.

I had to revisit the home of interior designer Caecilia Potter as it is one of my all-time favourite homes we have featured on the blog. A Victorian mansion in Melbourne, Australia, this home is spectacular in its stateliness, architecture, furnishings….everything. It is EVERYTHING. (Photos: Atticus & Milo and The Design Files)

It’s not often that a passage way gets my design senses tingling but I’m loving everything about this one. Often overlooked as purely utilitarian, this glorious light filled space celebrates the journey rather than scurrying towards the destination. See more of the Concrete House 1 by Auhaus Architecture on their website. I’ll wait for you here.

Like a rakish bad boy holding court, modern statement pieces spice up the elegant, traditional rooms in New York interior designer Caleb Anderson‘s portfolio. His sophisticated spaces pay homage to the past always with an eye to the future. It’s about drama, contrast and luxe salon style living. The richness comes from layering of texture and materials often with a bold colour accent taking the design to the next level.