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It’s like I say week in week out. If you have to drag yourself into work on a weekend then it helps if it’s somewhere stylish. Alémais HQ by YSG.

Photography by Anson Smart.

A multifaceted space blending inspiration and cinematic allure, fostering connections between sitting and dining areas. Modern art intertwines with unique installations and chinoiseries, infusing the living space with contemporary flair. The project welcomes guests with vibrant patterns, colors, and surprises in every corner, evoking cheerful comfort.
Drawing influence from the homeowner’s home country of Brazil, this home is sophisticated, bold AF and so full of joy. I get that this would be a lot for most people but I admire the creativity and colourful palette. Another fabulous project by L’Éléphant. Photos: Francisco Nogueira.

Eclectic Mediterranean meets Postmodern charm in this expressive forever home for a family of six in Gordon, a suburb on Sydney’s leafy North Shore. Set on a generous block with a tennis court and swimming pool, the two-storey Federation residence built in 1918 — now complete with a brand-new rear extension — has been transformed by Greg Natale into a charming collision of colour, character, and considered design. From citrus-banded ceilings to graphic chandeliers, Greg celebrates the joy of decoration while staying grounded in thoughtful craftsmanship. Traditional elements such as parquetry flooring, fluted wall panelling, and custom mouldings are reimagined through witty, contemporary interventions. Checkerboard zellige tiles, richly veined marbles, terrazzo flooring, and sculptural joinery introduce layers of contrast and depth, lending the home its eclectic edge. The palette moves confidently between soft European neutrals and irreverent jolts of red, chartreuse, and cerulean, expressed through nuanced gestures like red wine joinery and playful Murano glass chandeliers. Postmodern silhouettes appear throughout, from the angular Cassina console in the entryway to the round-footed tub in the primary ensuite.
Greg Natale has been a favourite designer of ours since the dawn of time, and he continues to blow me away with his creativity and always stepping outside the box. The main ensuite alone is a work of art. Photos: Anson Smart.

A young family approached our studio and asked us to help them gut-renovate a Landmarked townhouse they had recently purchased in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. Both clients love color and tile and these elements became a key part of the overall renovation project. We selected a porcelain tile that is playful, fun and has a timeless aesthetic to use throughout the parlor floor. we installed a checkerboard blue and white tile pattern all the way down the length of the parlor primary hallway, rather than the typical wood floor one normally sees. Color plays a key role throughout the home and, in particular, on the parlor level. Door frames are painted in various bright shades, the primary hallway has a blue paint wainscot that wraps around into the mudroom zone, and the center living space (and future library) is painted a shade of deep green. One of the early requests the clients made during our design process together was for a pink kitchen. Although there is lots of color used throughout the home, the brighter hues are carefully balanced with large areas of more neutral tones.
If bold primary colours are your jam, then this home is right up your alley! Designed by Studio Officina, this is a really fun take on colour. As much as I love colourful walls and ceilings, I am also obsessed with neutral walls and boldly painted trim and windows. Photos: Louisa & Fyodor.

Compton Smith Interiors, a family-run studio, brings craftsmanship and thoughtful design to every project. For this cottage in the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the team created a serene home that celebrates downsizing without compromise. Working closely with the clients, they balanced timeless character with modern comfort, drawing inspiration from the surrounding landscape to craft a warm, functional and deeply personal retreat that honours the cottage’s enduring charm.

Photography by Jake Eastham.