
Sophisticated and moody. Masculine and beautifully curated. Mature yet at times quirky. It’s like burnt toffee, complex yet bittersweet. Highland by Memphis, Tennessee based Sean Anderson Design. (Kim has followed Sean’s career for many years. You can see her posts here.)













Photography by Haris Kenjar

Contemporary luxury meets a casual Australian aesthetic. Light-filled with a sense of space this stylish Bellevue Residence by Sydney-based Infinite Design Studio celebrates the best of laid back elegance.












Photography by Prue Ruscoe

Neoclassical in Madrid’s Barrio de las Letras where restraint meets drama. Clever use of white, split levels, mirror and bespoke storage elevate this bijou apartment from tired and pokey to classic with an edge. By Marta Goyanes and Cristina Espejo of Studio Espejo Goyanes
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Los Angeles-based design firm Acker Interiors describes this project as contemporary, with a touch of natural drama. It’s a perfect balancing act between dark and light, luxe (hello stone kitchen) and earthy finishes, inside and out.




















Photography by Amy Bartlam

The bucolic surrounds and a shingle clad farmhouse silhouette set the stage for this modern take on a holiday shack but don’t be fooled. For all its relaxed simplicity this getaway on Shelter Island is a sophisticated and chic family home. By Brooklyn-based Workstead.






















