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I’ve said it before and I can say it again now. If you have to drag yourself into work on a weekend it helps if it’s somewhere stylish like the office of interior design and architecture practice Richards Stanisich.

Did someone say they’re dreaming of escaping for a little beach side R & R? How about this beach shack brimming with colour and pattern? Southern Island Charmer by Charleston, SC based interior design firm Jenny Keenan Design.

Photography by J. Savage Gibson

Who else dreams of an upcycled treehouse, a play spot, a bolt hole, a little bit of fantasy in the backyard? Well my dreams never quite reached the scale of this A-frame beauty. Here’s what the architect had to say …

“The Treehouse is a hideout for two boys and their friends, held by a gum on one side and a hill on the other. Largely built from recycled materials, including a recently demolished carport, the project was an exercise in getting the most – from as little as possible. Set on a steep site overlooking the Derwent, it is accessed by duck-boards and consists of a small entry deck and a single room with a loft. A glazed facade captures the sun and view, while a timber door pops out from the roof form, allowing access to the tree and summer breeze. Lined in Baltic Pine, the cabin-like interior cocoons a sitting space and floating daybed, while the loft provides another place to climb and nap. The A-frame is generous in height – narrowing as it rises to frame the treetops and sky, while widening as it lowers to create child-friendly nooks.”

Crump Treehouse by Hobart-based Crump Architects.

Photography by Andrew Knott

I am loving these spaces by Newport Beach, California interior design firm Prairie. Bright and inviting, modern yet warm. A definite California vibe that draws you in with its charm and doesn’t want to let go.

If I had a home in a warm/tropical climate like Florida, (or in my case, Mexico) I would want it to look like this. Inside and out. This home in Alys Beach, is a bohemian beachy dream in white. Bits of blingy brass, lots of textures and earthy accents, it’s just what the weather calls for. Designed by Bohlert Massey.