An old potter’s studio converted into a one bedroom cabin tucked into the Bundjalung Byron Bay hinterland by We Are Triibe is the perfect getaway for the firm’s co-founder Jessica d’Abadie and her small family. A simple yet stylish space surrounded by lush growth, a welcoming oasis of calm.
“A sensitive adaptation by Brad Swartz Architects brings extra space and light into a 1861 heritage sandstone terrace without increasing its footprint. A sculptural steel staircase, sky-roof and glass walls work together to bring daylight through the core, and turn an unused attic into a contemporary take on the sunroom.”
Clean lined, contemporary living in Sydney’s historic heart. Darlinghurst House by Brad Swartz Architects.
Photography by Tom Ross
Bright, colourful and fun this 70s beach home in Balnarring on the Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula was given a very modern update by Melbourne-based interior design studio Alexander Pollock. A playful and enchanting home that turns the beach house cliché on its head.
Photography by Nicole England
Neutral doesn’t mean flat and boring. No not at all as this Santa Barbara Spanish Mission style house by Joyce Downing Pickens of JDP Interiors cleverly illustrates. Texture is the hero as is the use of light and shadow. A mix of old and new brings depth and style.
Photography by Michael Clifford
Contrasting styles and eras is what I live for. That tension and unexpectedness is so very welcome in a see of trends and lack of imagination I find so prevalent these days. Ryan Lawson created magic with a combination of traditional Sag Harbour architecture and his clients’ appreciation for contemporary art and vintage furniture. That juxtaposition is captivating. Also, his taste in lighting is unmatched. Photography: Chris Mottalini; Stying: Colin King.