I am always blown away at the creativity of Paris designers. This 45m2 apartment in the 11th arrondissement is minimalist but packs a real punch with some accented ceilings – a green/brown in the kitchen/dining area and a wood clad ceiling in some of the bedroom (which is meant to “reinforce the impression of a monastic cell and calls for rest”). Both really add drama and interest without being too bold/in your face and taking it to another level (literally – up above HA). Appartement Nation designed by Heju.

1 hour from Paris, on the Paris, Rouen, Deauville axis, a 19th century neo-Gothic style castle, rebuilt on the basis of a 14th century structure. On a 27 hectare estate, cut and sculpted stone castle, with a surface area of 760m2 on 4 levels. Built on a 5-hectare enclosed park with trees, poolhouse, swimming pool, tennis court and outbuildings. On the ground floor: Entrance hall, living room, dining room, kitchen, summer lounge and hallway. Carved woodwork and fireplaces in the main rooms. Stone staircase. On the 1st floor: 1 office in the old chapel, 3 suites with 3 bathrooms and a bedroom. On the 2nd floor: 1 room, 3 suites with bathrooms. 3 Large spaces fitted out under the attic. Caretaker’s house and outbuildings, agricultural land, forest area, aircraft hangar and private airfield with take-off and landing runway.
I loooooooove this château sooooo much. The exterior, especially the rear façade, is gorgeous, and the details inside are absolutely incredible. Aside from redoing the kitchen cabinets, and burning those leather sofas and pool table, I would leave everything else be. For sale via Kretz for €3,700,000.

If you ever had a doubt as to whether or not your home needed more arched doorways, entryways or windows, this home designed by House Nine (based in London) is here to tell you that YES, YES YOUR HOME NEEDS MORE ARCHES. When you enter my foyer from the vestibule there is a set of arched stained glass doors leading to the dining room on the left and an arched doorway on the right leading into the living room. The effect is beautiful and so much softer an appealing to the eye than hard edges.

Warmth and texture abound in our Lake Harriet Historic home. An earthy palette complements the historic architecture found in the refinished oak flooring and a bright chef’s kitchen.
Another beauty with attention to detail that has me swooning by Yond Interiors. A classic kitchen that would stand the test of time, and its simplicity and functionality are perfection. Also adore the accent colours used throughout – dramatic and enveloping. Builder: Mark Williams Custom Homes; Architect: KA Designs; Photos: Taylor Hall O’Brien.

This home has been brought into the contemporary with unexpected saturations of colours, an extraordinary art collection and his exceptional eye for furniture. Throughout, floorboards have been stripped back and sanded to give a softer tonal cohesion. On the lower floor, white predominates for walls and ceilings in the front portion of the house. Effectively creating a backdrop to the art and furniture collection, the white additionally amplifies light and allows the Georgian features and leadlight detailing to sing. Each room throughout the house, while active with artwork and sculptural form is given energy by one dominant colour. A pair of purple chairs in one, for example, Tiffany blue walls in another. Circular motifs are a constant throughout the home with large spherical pendants, artworks, chandeliers and mirrors all exploring this form. Furniture and objects and mixed-and-matched with a divine sense of play throughout, such as the disco ball and hanging chairs in the indoor pool, or the floral mural descending from the turret room – this home is having fun. 
I loooove the creativity exuding from every inch of this St Kilda, VIC home designed by SJB (except maybe the kitchen? It seems very underwhelming and detached from the rest of the home) and that indoor pool room is killer! A party house if I ever saw one. Photos: Sharyn Cairns.