This three-storey home blends seamlessly with its coastal surroundings, offering breathtaking ocean and greenery views. Inspired by palm fronds, its design balances curves and straight lines creating dynamic light and shadow. Organic interiors feature fluted travertine, timber, rattan, marble and seagrass wallpaper. A clear sightline enhances flow, while expansive glazing connects indoor and outdoor spaces. Earthy tones and handcrafted furniture add warmth, complemented by layered rugs and decorative lighting, resulting in a richly textured, inviting and stylish living environment. Palm Frond Retreat by Sydney-based Hugh-Jones Mackintosh.

Photography by Prue Ruscoe.

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. Casa Valle by Studio Gaincarlo Valle.

Photography by Clement Pascal.

“A city pied-a-terre situated in a beautiful and historic Edwardian building, overlooking lush gardens with a backdrop of Table Mountain. A pale envelope showcases a collection of antiques and textiles.”

Victoria Court by Cape Town-based interior design firm Gregory Mellor Design.

Photography by Elsa Young.

Designed for longevity, this resilient garden harmonizes with its surroundings. Concrete, blackbutt timber and rusted steel extend into the landscape, blending seamlessly with the bushland beyond. A refined planting palette adds seasonal interest, texture and subtle colour. Shoreham by Melbourne-based Plume Studio.

Photography by Derek Swalwell.

Spring Hill Residence, a heritage-listed home near Brisbane City, underwent a meticulous restoration with interiors driven by Samantha Leigh, reviving its federation-era charm. The design preserves historic elements like pewter and antique brass hardware, arched interiors and seamless transitions between checked marble and timber flooring. Hand-painted joinery, lime plaster walls and a curated mix of vintage and modern furnishings create a rich dialogue between past and present.

Photography by Dave Wheeler.