Set in a uniquely varied Otama Beach landscape in New Zealand, this house embraces ocean views, forested gullies and shadowed streams. Entered from the south via a winding path, the home reveals itself gradually. Arranged along the land’s natural fall, timber-framed spaces are designed to align with specific views and moments of use. Service areas sit discreetly along the southern spine. Inside, crafted timber and steel add warmth while charred cladding helps the home blend with the bush. Carefully placed apertures connect interior life with the surrounding landscape. Waimataruru by Pac Studio in collaboration with Kristina Pickford Design.

Photography by Sam Hartnett.

On the Upper East Side, Australian interior designer Greg Natale’s New York townhouse reflects the city’s vibrant spirit and its owner’s global influences. Once a mixed-use building, it now blends Italian craftsmanship and Parisian flair. Natale reinstated the original two-door entrance and infused the interiors with bold marble, vintage finds, and bespoke details like the floral chandelier by Crizu. Inspired by a pink and green palette, the layered design celebrates art, culture, and creativity, with the ground floor serving as a dedicated art school.

Photography by Anson Smart.

It’s like I say week in week out. If you have to drag yourself into work on a weekend it helps if it’s somewhere stylish. Latteria by studio gram.

Photography by Timothy Kaye.

I love a peek into a designer’s home; it gives such an insight into their design DNA. This late 18th-century coastal Connecticut house with the apt name of “Blue Doors” is home to architect Nate McBride of McBride Architects and his interior designer wife, Kari McCabe. Think simple lines, historic materials, white walls and a celebration of colour and pattern from fabrics and wallpaper. A perfect example of paring back and letting go.

Photography by Read McKendree.

From the moment you step through the front door, the glimpses of the garden filter softly through Lillelund (“little forest”) – a name that honours the client’s Danish heritage and speaks to a sense of tranquillity and nature. The 1914 Californian Bungalow has been reimagined by Madeleine Blanchfield Architects with a modern addition, creating a dynamic interplay between light-filled new spaces and heritage details like scalloped ceilings and brick arches. An arched portal signifies the transition from old to new, where vaulted ceilings, a floating concrete island and mesmerising curves elevate the living zone. Rich with family history and artistic collaboration, the home reflects a timeless design grounded in beauty, memory and craft.

Photography by Tom Ferguson.