Prospect Refuge is a multi-disciplinary design studio with a love for capturing the character of each place and turning it into something fresh and inspiring. With a Midwestern lens, they bring thoughtful design to historic neighbourhoods and homes across the U.S. and beyond. After a decade in commercial design, fouder Victoria Sass launched the studio, returning to the intimate, personal spaces that first sparked her passion.

Photography by Chris Mottalini.

Nina Litchfield Studio is a boutique London practice bringing together interior design, architecture, creative direction and project co-ordination. With a holistic, high-end sensibility, the team crafts inviting, functional spaces designed to evolve gracefully. Collaboration sits at the heart of the studio, often resulting in bespoke pieces, fabrics and textiles created with trusted artisans and designers.

In Nina’s latest project the design grasscloth walls flow through sitting and dining spaces, paired with sculptural stone, soft fabrics and vintage moments full of character. The kitchen glows with veined marble and brass, while the kids’ bath mixes playful contrasts and classic notes. A tailored family room, lined with oak and a deep custom sofa, brings everything together with comfort, personality and quiet elegance.

Photography by Michael Sinclair.

Alice Crawley believes every space deserves to feel alive, not just functional or pretty. For this four-bedroom Notting Hill home, she started with a blank canvas of white walls to let the client’s art shine. With the house completely redecorated from scratch, Alice sourced striking antiques, layered in beautiful furniture, and designed bespoke upholstery throughout. The result is a warm, character-rich family home shaped with intention and personality.

Photography by Sarah Griggs.

Maison Leonard by Studio Zung feels like a calm, timeless escape in the middle of Tribeca. Blending warm minimalism with refined wabi sabi vibes, it offers four bedrooms, roomy living spaces, and sweeping 360-degree views of Manhattan. The design gently works with the building’s historic bones, using soft tones, inviting textures, and low-slung furniture to keep those skyline views front and center. Thoughtful custom pieces tie everything together with an easy, cohesive energy.

Photography by Adrian Gaut, Jonathan Hökklo.

Sydney-based Richards Stanisich’s Coalcliff House is a relaxed, coastal take on multi-generational living. Perched beneath the Illawarra escarpment, the revamped weatherboard home now pairs two A-frame dwellings that stay connected yet private. The team kept parts of the original structure, added a new upper level with treetop and ocean views, and wrapped the exterior in fire-safe charred timber. Inside, it feels like a modern cabin, with warm timbers, copper benches, and reclaimed brick adding texture and soul.

Photography by Felix Forest.