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I love this little 2 bedroom beachside cottage in Nantucket that LA-based Kevin Isbell designed. The colours and patterns are so vibrant and fresh and perfect for cottage life. Then you have the gorgeous mural (by artist Audrey Sterk) in the “Whale Room” that was printed on grasscloth – an absolutely brilliant element to create a moody and enveloping space in the family room. Obsessed!!! Photos: Read McKendree.

Designed as a waterside escape, Pass Christian Beach Camp with interiors by Logan Killen Interiors and Design Studio offers a cozy retreat for two or ample space for large gatherings. It features a classic centre hall design, a primary suite wing, and multiple bunk rooms. The oak-clad office serves as a private sitting room. Inspired by East Coast summer homes, it blends shiplap walls, nautical touches, Mediterranean elements, and African decor for a sophisticated, relaxing atmosphere.

Photography by Jacqueline Marque.

The Drip-Dry house by Sydney-based architectural firm Marker embodies a philosophy of simplicity and togetherness. Designed for inter-generational living, it focuses on essential living experiences and nurturing relationships. Near the beach, the house features concrete floors and low-maintenance landscaping for easy upkeep. The double-height living space includes a versatile, budget-friendly commercial kitchen. The layout is efficient, with the main house consisting of two connected boxes: one for bedrooms and bathrooms, the other for communal living spaces. Decks on both sides provide all-day indoor/outdoor living, while an outbuilding accommodates guests or remote work.

Photography by Simon Whitbread.

YSG‘s latest project in Byron Bay saw an exposed brick residence with heavy timber elements reinvigorated and infused with seventies inspiration. The design features checkered patterns with terracotta pavers, cork and porcelain tiles, Kimberley sandstone, travertine and marble. Custom finishes, including chrome details and timber privacy devices, add intricacy. Vintage elements range from fifties Italian to seventies styles enhanced by handwoven African wall hangings and embossed wallpaper.

Photography by Prue Ruscoe.

“The Gold Coast is to Australia what Miami is to America – a mecca of coastal glamour and this apartment meets the brief. Gone are the tropes of shell artwork on the walls and wabi-sabi décor. Instead, this holidaymaker on Broadbeach, Queensland looks to Miami Vice-meets-Gold Coast to define a playful retreat packed full of colour and party. Set within an Ian Moore designed tower built in the early 2000s, the apartment had previously undergone a series of clunky renovations with excessive built-ins. We stripped the double-height apartment back to its good bones and renovated the kitchen, bathrooms and lighting. We injected an expansive 80s pastel palette of lobster pink and baby blue throughout and celebrated crisp lines and dramatic verticality.”

The lower level features play areas, divided living and dining spaces, and a grand entry with a double-height void and staircase. Upstairs, the white and grey palette contrasts with vibrant accents and contemporary artwork, creating a stylish, cohesive design. Gold Coast Apartment by SJB.

Photography by Alicia Taylor.