nookie (n.) – the act of loving a nook… and this nook I found in the portfolio of French-born, New York-based architect  Anik Pearson is definitely doing it for me.

The idea of a luxury holiday doesn’t always have to be about 5 star hotels. The new luxury, especially for families, is escaping to a fabulous beachside home with a view to die and a flair all its own. A real home. Stylish and sophisticated when it needs to be, casually chic with sand between its toes when it doesn’t. Beautiful surroundings, great location and quality time with family and friends… that’s the new luxury. Tamarama Beach Pad via Contemporary Hotels.

A simple but stylish kitchenette at the offices of magazine Soundvenue by Danish design studio Frama. “Designed to be a free standing element in a space without mounting to any walls or floors, the Frama Kitchen portrays the light expression of a piece of furniture within the kitchen environment.” A striking bespoke unit of oiled oak drawers and black marble within a powder coated steel frame matched with pieces from their furniture collection.

A six-storey 19th century Beacon Hill townhouse has been extensively renovated to provide a modern layout with contemporary materials while retaining historical features such as fireplaces, windows and oval staircase. The contrast of “modern and historic elements is played out with the juxtaposition of materials, patterns, and forms.” An understanding of contemporary family life and a respect for an historic past meet perfectly in this project by Boston-based Hacin + Associates.

Simple lines. Clean aesthetics. Fabulous loft space. If you have to drag yourself into work on a weekend then fingers crossed it’s somewhere as stylish as this. The Melbourne offices of digital agency Evolution 7 by Hecker Guthrie.