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This classic turn-of-the-century apartment is undeniably grand. However, for our client’s young family, it also needed to feel comfortably relaxed as well as playfully evocative. Tasked with designing both for intimate family moments as well entertaining friends, an overlay of custom-designed cabinetry and furniture adds character and purpose to each space. A textured glass doorway in the foyer, distorts the blue and brass coat cupboards of the mud room beyond. Additional display shelving and lighting celebrates the client’s art collection. In the kitchen, a bespoke bistro table & banquette seating invites cosy family meals while the living room’s hidden dry bar is an entertainer’s delight. When merging classic and contemporary, respecting the elegance of the existing architecture is essential. Strong injections of colour and layers balance the scale of each room, creating a light and liveable home that is truly bespoke.
Light and liveable this absolutely is! I tend to prefer less white than is used in this apartment but it really works here to keep it airy and bright and appear larger. And I must point out how fun that map fabric covered sofa is. By Inuti Design. Photos: Fanny Radvik; Styling: Linda Ring.

“In this Outremont condo noble materials reign, the interior design combines various marbles and rich wood textures and natural textiles to create a sophisticated yet understated atmosphere. The subtle interplay of the different materials adds a touch of timeless luxury without overwhelming the airy space. The finished condo offers a comfortable and inviting urban living environment.”

Luke Havekes, founder of the eponymous Luke Havekes Design, believes that there should always be a story at the heart of every space no matter what style and what a story this Montreal home tells. Richly textured, art filled, masculine and moody.

This turnkey London apartment, located in the iconic brutalist Barbican Estate, serves as a second home for its owners, providing a welcoming and textured retreat for work trips and family visits. The space by Otta Design is filled with natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows, creating a soothing atmosphere. A rich layering of textures, soft furnishings, and bold mid-century silhouettes enhances the interior. Original teak wardrobes were retained, while a bespoke extendable dining table and banquette were commissioned. Thoughtfully curated elements bring warmth and character, making it a stylish yet comfortable urban sanctuary.

Photography by Jonathan Bond.

In 1985, a historic Redfern warehouse built in 1903 as McMurties Shoe Factory underwent one of Sydney’s first warehouse-to-apartment transformations. Today, Studio Noakes has worked their magic refurbishing one of the apartments. The building’s heritage shines through high ceilings, hardwood columns and exposed rafters. The studio carefully restored and enhanced these industrial features, seamlessly blending history with a contemporary aesthetic. Bold colours, expansive forms and textured spaces highlight the client’s dynamic art collection, showcasing works from local talents. Fusing natural, vintage and iconic pieces has created a vibrant harmony in this young artist’s home. The result is a space that balances historical character with creative energy, reflecting the vibrancy of its inner-city surroundings.

I love the refined elegance of Spanish interiors. Beatriz Aparicio masterfully blends styles with harmony, balancing current trends and timeless elegance. She specializes in combining neutral tones with vibrant accents, skillfully evoking emotions through colour … or the lack thereof. Collaborating with skilled artisans and sourcing treasures from galleries and antique shops, she creates unique, personalized spaces that reflect her clients’ personalities.

Photography by Montse Garriga.