A renovation of a 70s Sydney home by architect Noek Witzand of noekdesign allows connection between the inside and out through a wall of sliding glass. Minimal style is warmed by wood and washed with white while seaside vegetation laps at the deck.

“A space between modern style and old fashioned charm…. ” The renovation of a half timbered building in Normandy by Charles Zana.

… are made of these. By Parisian interior architect Tristan Auer.

There is a certain something that defines a French room. An effortless style, a casual (but oh so carefully curated) elegance. It may look thrown together but it’s the height of fashion but without the fad. Appartement George Berger by Laurent Bourgois.

Saturday again and you know the story. I’ve spent my spare moments flitting from real estate listing to real estate listing during the week. I’m a stalker but I’m fussy. Not quite right, bad photos, I need more photos please, house is amazing furniture is deplorable or no furniture at all! Can’t quite put my finger on it listings with something that has me nodding “yes”. It’s a mixed bag this week.I’ve found an unrestored apartment with it’s own turret, one that needs a little judicious curating (that’s the polite way of saying there are too many “things”), a designer pad, an empty industrial dream, a revisit to a retro lovely (they painted the ceiling white!) and my usual assortment of inner city terraces. All via realestate.com.au.