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A home of light, texture and flow

Posted on Tue, 18 Mar 2025 by midcenturyjo

This three-storey home blends seamlessly with its coastal surroundings, offering breathtaking ocean and greenery views. Inspired by palm fronds, its design balances curves and straight lines creating dynamic light and shadow. Organic interiors feature fluted travertine, timber, rattan, marble and seagrass wallpaper. A clear sightline enhances flow, while expansive glazing connects indoor and outdoor spaces. Earthy tones and handcrafted furniture add warmth, complemented by layered rugs and decorative lighting, resulting in a richly textured, inviting and stylish living environment. Palm Frond Retreat by Sydney-based Hugh-Jones Mackintosh.

Photography by Prue Ruscoe.

Architect Stan Dixon created this spectacular home on Kiawah Island, South Carolina for his interior designer friend Jackye Lanham. It is relaxed and casual but with touches of elegance and grandeur, and was designed to have carriage house vibes as if it had been there since the 1700s. Elements such as Gothic Revival-style arched doors, windows and shutters, charcoal-gray limestone blocks floors, rough-hewn wood plank floorboards, the neutral palette and lots of antiques really make this home classic, traditional and timeless. Photos: Eric Piasecki.

A sophisticated apartment in Milan

Posted on Mon, 17 Mar 2025 by KiM

I guess by definition Milan = sophistication but this apartment designed by Quincoces-Drago & Partners is definitely fitting right in and maybe even raising the bar. I am head over heels for that kitchen, as it looks like it’s just furniture rather than having a typical functional kitchen appearance. And any designer who uses Uchiwa III wall lamps (Japanese fan) by Ingo Maurer is going to capture my attention. Photos: Alberto Strada.

A South African pied-a-terre

Posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2025 by midcenturyjo

“A city pied-a-terre situated in a beautiful and historic Edwardian building, overlooking lush gardens with a backdrop of Table Mountain. A pale envelope showcases a collection of antiques and textiles.”

Victoria Court by Cape Town-based interior design firm Gregory Mellor Design.

Photography by Elsa Young.

Spring Hill Residence, a heritage-listed home near Brisbane City, underwent a meticulous restoration with interiors driven by Samantha Leigh, reviving its federation-era charm. The design preserves historic elements like pewter and antique brass hardware, arched interiors and seamless transitions between checked marble and timber flooring. Hand-painted joinery, lime plaster walls and a curated mix of vintage and modern furnishings create a rich dialogue between past and present.

Photography by Dave Wheeler.