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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.

“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?