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This home has been brought into the contemporary with unexpected saturations of colours, an extraordinary art collection and his exceptional eye for furniture. Throughout, floorboards have been stripped back and sanded to give a softer tonal cohesion. On the lower floor, white predominates for walls and ceilings in the front portion of the house. Effectively creating a backdrop to the art and furniture collection, the white additionally amplifies light and allows the Georgian features and leadlight detailing to sing. Each room throughout the house, while active with artwork and sculptural form is given energy by one dominant colour. A pair of purple chairs in one, for example, Tiffany blue walls in another. Circular motifs are a constant throughout the home with large spherical pendants, artworks, chandeliers and mirrors all exploring this form. Furniture and objects and mixed-and-matched with a divine sense of play throughout, such as the disco ball and hanging chairs in the indoor pool, or the floral mural descending from the turret room – this home is having fun. 
I loooove the creativity exuding from every inch of this St Kilda, VIC home designed by SJB (except maybe the kitchen? It seems very underwhelming and detached from the rest of the home) and that indoor pool room is killer! A party house if I ever saw one. Photos: Sharyn Cairns.

An enchanting mid-century modern home, where nostalgia meets innovation in a symphony of design. Throughout this home, the interplay of vintage and modern is not just a juxtaposition, but a conversation. Inspired by a passion for vintage furniture and art, every corner of this space echoes with stories of the past, intertwining seamlessly with the present. The color palette, a canvas of timeless neutrals, sets the stage for understated elegance. Hints of patina-flecked brass and the warmth of oak wood have been thoughtfully infused to embrace the comforting allure of a well-loved abode. The fusion of mid-century modern aesthetics, art deco grandeur, and the free-spirited bohemian vibe culminates in an eclectic marvel that is uniquely individual. The result is a space that is vibrant, cozy, and endlessly intriguing.
Yes yes YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! I really love this home and how every element is like a work of art. Montana Labelle is like the Canadian Kelly Wearstler and I cannot get enough.

The St Vincents Place Residence by B.E Architecture combines classical charm with modern aesthetics. Its new extension, concealed behind a heritage exterior, serves as a cultural blend, honouring history while embracing innovation. Craftsmanship shines through with Victorian-inspired details and contemporary materials like concrete and terrazzo floors. Carefully curated artworks and an eclectic interior reflect varied cultures. It’s a sanctuary of renewal, bridging heritage preservation with elevated living standards.

Photography Derek Swalwell.

I spotted this feature on Cabana Magazine’s website and it speaks to me on so many levels so I had to share. North Runcton Lodge located in Norfolk, England was dilapidated when Kate Giles and her husband Tim Ellis bought it in 2017. It took two years of stripping out sodden carpets and wallpaper, rewiring, re-plumbing to get it to its current state, and no structural changes were made with the exception of the kitchen. Leaving old paint and wallpaper fragments, they filled it with finds from auctions, fairs, and antique shops, and then layered in tapestries, ancient linens, French quilts and so many beautiful paintings of Kate’s. Such a stunning home (and I’m dying over the kitchen’s tile floor). Photos: Mark Luscombe-Whyte

Singer-songwriter Lauv entrusted Studio Keeta, led by Kristina Khersonsky, with renovating his home to suit his creative lifestyle and love of art. The brief sought a relaxed space merging indoors with nature, enriched by vibrant colours and textures. The uniquely laid-out home with separate spaces connected externally allowed for individualized designs. Architectural highlights include an unconventional stairwell and panoramic views framed by glass walls.

Photography by Ye Rin Mok.