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“A substantial renovation of an existing two-storey terrace house. Paying respect to the heritage of the building, all the while integrating a contemporary style of living; an harmonious transition from the traditional; enabling a sophisticated, yet relaxed, easy-going family lifestyle. Playfully embracing the tensions between the decorative and pared-back, a warm cosiness and a refreshing calm; the interiors are subtly feminine, textural, with organic tones and just a hint of glam.”

I think it’s something Australian designers do so well. The harmonious transition from old to new, a marriage of the historic and the contemporary, skilfully updating and refreshing a property ready to face its beautiful future. Norfolk House by Sydney-based SE DÉA.

Photography by Sean Fennessy

“A terrace in the Inner-Sydney suburb of Paddington is transformed through a contemporary and minimalist aesthetic whilst retaining traditional, heritage elements … Central to the design and key to the clients desires, the effortless blending of the traditional and contemporary affords the terrace a sense of comfort, elegance, and warmth, reflective of the Paddington lifestyle.”

Glenmore Terrace, a timeless contemporary family home by Tom Mark Henry. Natural light pours into the heart of the home while natural materials create a modern luxury.

Photography by Pablo Veiga

“A showroom, store & hotel in one. Designed for property company microluxe.  Micro in that it challenges what can be achieved within a small space through clever cutting edge design. Luxe in its attention to detail – from the exquisite furniture, artwork and finishes.”

Melbourne-based Studio Edwards and the converted apartment in Fitzroy. Marble walled bathroom, gold Murphy bed, hovering steel monolithic kitchen. It’s hard to believe this design is 5 years old. Microluxe seems to have moved on. I wonder if the studio apartment remains?

My second house today is half a world away from London but shares so much in common with my first. Both Victorian era homes with light, bright open plan extension. Here the new is separated from the old by a glass walkway and has a strong emphasis on a seamless connection between inside and out. Natural materials abound with a strong connection to the houses original stone. Stanley House by Adelaide-based Georgie Shepherd Interior Design.

Photography by Christopher Morrison

“Complete refurbishment of a generously proportioned Victorian family home in East London. Set over 5 floors, the mix of architectural styles is reflected in the interiors with a light, rustic contemporary approach in the lower ground floor and contrasting rich dark Victorian splendour on the upper floors.”

Old and new, Victorian and contemporary, light and dark. It’s all moody Victorian glam in the older part of the house breaking out into a modern, earthy almost rustic extension. The best of both worlds. Hackney, London residence by Frank & Faber.