There is something about photographer Tara Donne‘s work that reminds me of old masters’ paintings. The composition, the lush light, the colours, oh the rich, rich colours. Perhaps the choice of subject matter. The beauty in the everyday, the drama of a vase of flowers. Inspiration comes from so many places.

Step inside this black clad house designed by Danish firm Wienberg Architects and you enter a still world, a series of spaces that are calm and zen like. A carefully curated collection of colour and materials, black and white, concrete and wood veneer, strokes the senses. Soft and hard, warm and stark. Beautiful details only emphasis the simplicity.

An incredible retail concept by Milan based Studiopepe for Spotti. Concrete crush.

Images by Andrea Ferrari.

Fantastic Frank that is. I’ve lost my heart to this apartment. It will be unrequited love though. It’s sold.

Both in inner city Sydney. Both in older houses. Both in listings that leave me wanting more. Oh I don’t know. More photos or more styling or more personality or more curating and tidying. More or less. Fussy old woman I am! But both these kitchens with their dining tables and little sitting areas off to the side make me smile. I’d be happy with either. See more of the houses here and here while the links last.