A serene Scandinavian retreat in Sweden by Studio Own Architecture blends wood, black and concrete for a refined yet understated elegance. Expansive windows frame the natural landscape, filling the minimalist interior with light. Clean lines and open spaces create a sense of calm, while concrete adds an industrial touch and black accents provide contrast. Outdoor decks seamlessly connect to nature, offering a tranquil escape for relaxation and modern living in the wilderness.

Canning Street, a 110-square-metre home by Melbourne-based Fooman Architects, highlights the beauty of small-footprint living with bright, calming spaces for family life and entertaining. Northern light pours through a tall glass facade, while high-level reeded glass and an enclosed garden illuminate the eastern side. A curved ceiling shapes distinct areas, and timber columns along the eastern wall frame key functions, bringing rhythm, clarity, and organization to the home’s thoughtful design.

Photography by Eve Wilson.

Larissa Leigh Interiors takes a visionary approach, balancing functionality, harmony and storytelling in the spaces they design. Overlooking Shark Beach in Sydney, The Beach Club is a coastal venue that embraces its natural surroundings. Tasked with its transformation, the studio preserved its raw beauty, concrete, sandstone and timber trusses while layering refined, soulful elements. With its seamless indoor-outdoor flow, al fresco deck, and private bar, the space remains a warm and inviting coastal escape.

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. Estudio Quintana by Quintana Partners.

Photography by Montse Garriga Grau.

We will occasionally share a home gym on the blog but usually just a photo amongst the house photos. Something utilitarian but never as inspiring as this private gym in Milan. From the wood-lined office and gym space to the stylish bathroom this gym is just a little bit more than rubber mats and sweat. By Studio Natalia Bianchi.