Understated elegance and quiet beauty spring to mind when I look at these pictures. The house doesn’t scream or shout. It’s not brash and brassy. It is the simple luxury of quality whether recently crafted or inherited. Classic, comfortable, timeless. By California-based architectural firm Chambers + Chambers.

A modern addition to an Art Deco home by Folk Architects has been brought to life by Sydney-based design studio Amber Road. What could have read as disparate spaces now references deco elements through colour, texture and a bespoke light fitting in the entrance. A thoroughly stylish family home.

… is ppppperfect don’t you think? With a slap of fabulous colour and a gallery wall to make you all envious, this flush of fun is by Summer Thornton Design.

We’ve long been obsessed by Jason Maclean’s work (here) but I must say that I’m elevating my obsession to superfan status after seeing this minimalist kitchen in his West London renovation. Yes the rest of the house is starkly chic but this kitchen is a standout. Form follows function with a simplicity that is strikingly beautiful. By Studio Maclean.

A case study in sophisticated simplicity, this Toorak Apartment by Griffith Design Studio looks effortless but don’t be deceived. Its minimalist black and white palette with accents of wood and brass is beautifully and carefully composed.

Photographed by Sharyn Cairns