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Monochrome magic

Posted on Wed, 24 Nov 2021 by midcenturyjo

This contemporary extension to a Federation home in Sydney’s Bondi is light, bright and family friendly. The open plan, luxe but subtle material palette and the layering of texture result in welcoming modern living that brings this beautiful old home into a new century. Checkmate by Shannon Shlom and Dominique Brammah of design studio Duet.

Photography by Pablo Veiga

Modern classic

Posted on Wed, 24 Nov 2021 by midcenturyjo

Formal and relaxed, classic and contemporary, inside to out. It’s the perfect mix of the best of the original California bungalow and a modern extension to the rear. Calm and welcoming with restrained touches of luxury modern living. My favourite space? Why the kitchen with its modern reworking of an art deco vibe. Queens Park House by Sydney-based Arent & Pyke.

The rough house

Posted on Mon, 22 Nov 2021 by midcenturyjo

The renovation of this listed half timbered house in Limburg in the south of the Netherlands may still be in progress but what Maastricht-based interior designer Niels Maier has created takes the breath away. Stylish and sympathetic, minimalist and leaving me wanting more. The timbers in this house are definitely the stars.

Photography by Cafeine, Thomas De Bruyne

This Chiswick, London Victorian townhouse was renovated and then sold by Chris Graves of Clarence & Graves. I had to share for 2 reasons: it has a DeVol kitchen and glorious green crittall windows/doors. Among other fabulous things like how many of the original details were maintained during the renovation. I love the light, airiness and playfulness of this home. (Photos: Clarence & Graves and Owen Gale via House & Garden)

Polished and refined, yet casual and livable. This gorgeous 900 sq ft, Greenwich Village apartment with 13 ft ceilings is owned by Gil Shafer of G.P. Shafer Architect. When Gil first purchased and guy-renovated this parlor floor apartment in Greenwich Village over 20 years ago, he conceived every architectural detail as though it were in an original 1840s Greek Revival townhouse. Two stately ionic columns and a custom designed scaglolia mantelpiece define the living room, echoing the Greek Revival moldings, custom-patinated brass hardware, and hand-painted, faux-grained mahogany doors throughout the residence. The latest reimagining of the apartment reflects a nuanced, subtly contemporary aesthetic that fits seamlessly within the traditional, largely-unchanged envelope. Neutral fabrics mixed with antique textiles and a graphic, black and white Iranian flatweave carpet add an unexpected spark to the more refined period details.