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Whoever said spaces need to flow and coordinate from one room to the next, and whoever said you can have too much pattern should stop talking and check out this gorgeous Kensington home designed by Studio QD (Jena Quinn and Lucy Derbyshire) and Nicky Haslam. Should you even wrap the wallpaper around the columns? Yes, you should. Should you also add mirrors to frame a doorway? Yes, you should.

Jo’s favourite foyers of 2023

Posted on Sun, 7 Jan 2024 by midcenturyjo

Capitol Hill Brownstone

Posted on Tue, 12 Dec 2023 by midcenturyjo

“Purchased from a developer who had stripped this 1861 brownstone of its character, our team was hired to inject soul back into this historic building. Architectural details like decorative molding, intricate millwork, steel-cased doors and entryways set the stage for a layered, carefully curated balance of modern and traditional. Custom furniture and hidden conveniences make efficient use of the home’s limited width, and a budding art collection speaks to the client’s bourgeoning interest in modern artistic movements.”

Love the idea of injecting a soul into a building, of returning the spirit along with the details. Capitol Hill Brownstone by Zoe Feldman.

Photography by Max Burkhalter.

Light House

Posted on Fri, 8 Dec 2023 by midcenturyjo

“Light House, Vaucluse: An award-winning project for a family who love Italian-inspired design. Described as ‘timeless and lovingly layered’ by Belle and ‘beautifully nuanced’ by Vogue Living.”

And why the name “Light House”? Yes, the design allows light to pour into the rooms through large windows and a central void, but look out the window and you might see another reason. Sophisticated contemporary living by Sydney-based Smac Studio.

Photography by Dave Wheeler.

The Estate

Posted on Thu, 2 Nov 2023 by midcenturyjo

In the remote New South Wales high country, The Estate, a late-19th Century regional homestead, stands as a testament to a unique collaboration between a client and architect. The renovation saw meticulous care and thoughtful upgrades to the heritage building. Crafted by local artisans, the work combines precision, spatial confidence, and subtle restraint, showcasing innovative environmental upgrades. The Estate by Luke Moloney Architecture (with interior design by Arent&Pyke.)

Photography by Tom Ferguson.