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The Locust Valley, Long Island home of designer Alfredo Paredes is an absolute beauty. Built in 1929 and filled with original architecture, it has Ralph Lauren vibes (he was Chief Creative Officer for Ralph Lauren Home for 33 years) and despite being a mansion, is as cozy as can be. That great room with wood-clad barrel vaulted ceiling is soooo dreamy. Timeless with a touch of elegance alongside a touch of ranch. Photos: Noe DeWitt.

Eat.bathe.live transformed this North Carlton, Melbourne terrace house by blending eclectic contemporary styling with traditional elements. Bold patterns, rich colors and varied textures accentuate its unique features. An exposed brick wall anchors the home’s history, complemented by earthy tones, fluted benchtops and distressed leather furnishings. Prioritizing functional living, the design highlights intricate tilework and modernist influences, creating a warm, character-filled family home.

Photography by Stephanie Rooney.

Claire Hung Design, a Brooklyn-based creative studio, specializes in contemporary and transitional interiors, blending understated luxury with European and Scandinavian influences. Each project reflects timeless sophistication, respecting the space’s architectural history while incorporating Scandinavian minimalism, Nordic functionality and Japanese-inspired simplicity. Their Cobble Hill brownstone project designed in collaboration with Studio Vural, transformed a compartmentalized historic home into a light-filled sanctuary. Japanese woodwork, a multi-level skylight and accordion doors revitalised the space for a family of five.

Photography by Seth Caplan.

Gully House, by Andrew Burges Architects, is situated on a steep site backing into the forested gully of Clovelly Beach in Sydney. Designed as a 3-4 bedroom residence, the project sought to establish a strong connection to its surroundings both spatially and materially. The original masonry cottage had minimal links between its north-facing front and its south-facing rear which directly accessed Clovelly Beach. The design reimagined the house as an extension of the gully, maintaining visual continuity across the site. The north/south facade, with its transparency and split-level cross-section, visually connects the northern courtyard to the southern landscape. Meanwhile, the east/west facades serve as filters for privacy, ventilation and glare, incorporating layered planting. Given the proximity of neighbouring dwellings, various screening systems—including masonry, timber, and brick—were used. Materials such as stone paving and concrete create seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces, softened by refined oak finishes.

Photography by Peter Bennetts & Hamish Macintosh.

In 1985, a historic Redfern warehouse built in 1903 as McMurties Shoe Factory underwent one of Sydney’s first warehouse-to-apartment transformations. Today, Studio Noakes has worked their magic refurbishing one of the apartments. The building’s heritage shines through high ceilings, hardwood columns and exposed rafters. The studio carefully restored and enhanced these industrial features, seamlessly blending history with a contemporary aesthetic. Bold colours, expansive forms and textured spaces highlight the client’s dynamic art collection, showcasing works from local talents. Fusing natural, vintage and iconic pieces has created a vibrant harmony in this young artist’s home. The result is a space that balances historical character with creative energy, reflecting the vibrancy of its inner-city surroundings.