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
“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
“The brief. Transform a rare freestanding 1890s Italianate style terrace house in Sydney’s Inner West into a three level home combining the delight of a warm, contemporary aesthetic with the flexibility and robustness required for the changing needs of family life. A respect for the heritage of the original features is paramount as is creating a connection between the interior living spaces and the outside terrace and garden.”
A joyous, light-filled house celebrating the home’s history and future. It’s neutral palette and natural materials are the perfect are beautifully matched by the verdant back deck and courtyard garden. Elià House by Studio Prineas.
Hot Miami nights in a cool Miami apartment. Uber stylish with its muted pastels and 70s and 80s design classics the apartment screams Miami Vice meets good taste. I’m seriously jealous. By Los Angeles based Night Palm Interiors.
“Our designs blend worn elements with modern ones, earthy textures with bright tones. We equally love clean Scandinavian minimalism, primitive antiques, moody plasters, abstract art, and natural woods.”
And they do a mean kitchen too! This Spanish Mission house in Silverlake was renovated with an emphasis on its Moorish style and natural materials. Light filled and expansive, expansive but approachable. S + S House by Los Angeles based Taylor + Taylor.
Photography by TIFFANY G STUDIO