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Sophisticated and sexy xeriscaping is not something I thought I’d be sharing on Desire to Inspire but this Californian garden by TERREMOTO is not only environmentally sensible it references the area’s history and it’s fabulous. Think reducing your amount of turf space, installing drought-tolerant plants, and adding more shade elements to reduce the amount of water needed then think hot (no not temperature) and chic. It’s got it all.

Photography by Laure Joilet

Steps from the Highline, this townhouse is situated across the street from a city park and playground. As a result, the south-facing street façade is bathed in daylight. This complete transformation of the interior architecture responded to these site conditions by placing the kitchen at the front of the building, maximizing park views and sunlight. An enlarged rear façade opening, and renovated terrace space extend indoor living outdoors and to the garden. The creation of a double height parlor living area allows relief to the stair circulation through the introduction of a mezzanine. The renovation included new building systems, reconfigured room layouts to allow a floor-through primary suite, and new bathrooms for family living.
I am having a hard time getting beyond this fabulous Sebastian Cox for deVOL kitchen that greets you like a warm hug as soon as you walk into this beautiful home. And that double height parlor….. *sigh* By Oliver Freundlich Design. Photos: Chris Mottalini.

This New York City loft is drop dead gorgeous and I am completely smitten. It has everything: colour, pattern, vintage, modern, light and dark, texture, a little shine…. Todd Nickey and Amy Kehoe really outdid themselves with this project. (Photos: Haris Kenjar)

Sean Anderson continues to master the balance between light and dark, contemporary and traditional with this gorgeous home in Tennessee, one of his latest completed projects. If you were ever unsure how to make a white. black and brown colour palette intriguing and eye catching, this is a perfect example.

Architect: David Anderson; Builder: The Longtown Company; Photos: Haris Kenjar

“Referencing the Spanish Mission heritage of the home, our concept for the furnishing and finishing of ‘Sirocco’ on Sydney’s upper north shore is cosy West Coast cool.”

Relaxed and refined, sophisticated and welcoming. Spanish Mission style is enhanced by a monochromatic colour palette, warmed by rich wood tones and layers of texture. By interior designer Kate Nixon of Studio Kate.

Photography by Maree Homer