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Tanager Way is a residential speakeasy in West Hollywood. It is a ground up build that was inspired by Japanese listening bar culture and audiophiles. OOAK Design Studio is deeply passionate about crafting thoughtfully designed lifestyles that bring healing energies into spaces. Their work embodies a commitment to sophistication and purpose, shaping environments that blend aesthetic beauty with a sense of restorative vitality.

Photography by Jenna Peffley

Clements is a transformed Californian bungalow in Drummoyne, Sydney featuring a two-storey refurbishment by Some Studio. The design turned a once disconnected interior into an expansive, tactile space that flows harmoniously. The interior reflects the local landscape and exudes quiet luxury through light, texture, and rich colours. Burnished oak and the original deep brown brick anchor the home’s design, while Ross Gardam feature lighting and Brodware brass tapware add refined details. Earthy materials like rich marbles and organic plaster balance solid forms. Major floor plan changes created open communal spaces with a central free-form island and skylights maximizing natural light for a vibrant, modern lifestyle.

Photography by Pablo Veiga.

The clients sought a small house to begin caretaking 300 acres of granite country, eventually wanting to build a larger permanent residence. The design, featuring two identical gable-roofed buildings, creates a sculptural landmark that blends naturally with the rural landscape. Using earthy-toned recycled brick, radial sawn timber and galvanized roofing, the materials harmonize with the surrounding rolling hills and granite outcrops. Entirely off-grid, the home supports water, sewer and electricity needs for the future residence. Its compact, highly insulated design utilizes passive principles with deep eaves and a burnished slab to maintain comfort year-round without air-conditioning. Nulla Vale House by MRTN Architects.

Photography by Peter Bennetts.

Lauren Nelson Design’s mission is to create elevated interiors that blend function and feeling. Known for balancing elevated yet approachable aesthetics, the team mixes vintage pieces with custom designs, tailored to each home. For a Tiburon gut renovation, the designers collaborated with the architect to reimagine the space, opening up the kitchen and living areas for better flow and adding rooms to suit a young family, all while incorporating rich colours, warm wood tones and soft textures.

Photography by Seth Smoot.

I often crave design that is simple, timeless, bordering on minimal, warm, neutral because sometimes it gets to be too much. Too overdone. Too trendy. Often not that functional. This home in Montréal is like a breath of fresh air. It’s like a big hug from a granny who smells of garlic and Nivea cream. Designed by Atelier St-Arno. Photos: Maxime Desbiens.