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This new home is perched atop a hill overlooking the Austin skyline. Space program includes garage and service areas beneath the main floor of public living spaces and primary bedroom suite. The third-floor houses children’s bedroom suites and playroom. An expansive deck and screened porch open directly from the kitchen/dining room to a deck-level plunge pool and play yard below. Exterior materials feature slurried limestone and standing seam metal roof, while the interior is grounded by white oak floors and millwork. An open-corner fireplace anchors the living room which is capped by a dark-green painted ceiling enhancing the intimate scale. Soft furnishings in a natural color palette were selected to complete the peaceful environment; art provides punctuation to each space.
I love the simplicity and openness of this home, but I’m mainly featuring it because, and I don’t really understand why, I am completely obsessed with those corner-of-a-room-build-your-fire-on-the-tile-floor type of fireplaces. Architecture and interior design by Cuppett Kilpatrick. Photos: Whit Preston.

A playful take on elevated interiors, this project by Altus Design Studio blends bold, colour-infused aesthetics with carefully curated art and objects. Prioritizing function and form, spatial planning was key, especially with expat clients overseeing the renovation from Asia. Redesigned joinery optimizes space, enhancing double-height ceilings in the casual living area. Earthy clay tones flow seamlessly throughout, creating warmth and cohesion. The result is a striking yet highly functional home that balances beauty and everyday living.

Photography by Prue Ruscoe.

Tasked with revitalizing a heritage home in Malvern, Melbourne Studio Ceravolo has designed spaces that seamlessly align with the owners’ routines. Small-format stone pavers replace traditional timber flooring, providing cohesion and a grounding effect. The heritage front remains refined while garden-facing living areas function as interconnected yet distinct zones. Full-height glazing and a contemporary pergola enhance light and seasonal views. Thoughtful details—triangulated motifs, soft curves, and adaptable seating—enhance comfort, contemplation and connection.

Photography by Sean Fennessy.

HÁM Interiors is a family-run architecture, interior design and build practice dedicated to creating timeless, high-quality interiors that suit busy family lives. Blending old and new, their style layers playful colours, textures and natural materials. At Plum Cottage, a beautifully restored Grade II listed home, every detail is carefully considered—from bespoke joinery to curated artwork—crafting an eclectic, character-filled space enriched with antiques and handcrafted elements.

Photography by Will Slater.

Project Alton House. Earthy, moody, and inviting—our concept for this home was inspired by the property’s private forest setting, with an aesthetic that balances the simplicity of natural materials with English-inspired sophistication. In both the exterior and interior, we opted for rich neutrals and enduring style—with plenty of opportunities inside for our client, a ceramicist, to showcase her work.
This house is beautiful. So classic and timeless with colours and finishes that are not trendy and could last for years. By TIffany Leigh Design; Photos: Patrick Biller; Styling: Me&Mo; Build: Kingsgate Construction