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A six-storey 19th century Beacon Hill townhouse has been extensively renovated to provide a modern layout with contemporary materials while retaining historical features such as fireplaces, windows and oval staircase. The contrast of “modern and historic elements is played out with the juxtaposition of materials, patterns, and forms.” An understanding of contemporary family life and a respect for an historic past meet perfectly in this project by Boston-based Hacin + Associates.

Sharing some loft love on this Monday morning. I love a good conversion and this one keeps a wonderful balance between cold/modern and warm/rustic elements. By German architecture and identity design firm Ippolito Fleitz Group. The Palmscher Park in Esslingen is a former army barracks from the late Wilhelmine era. When an agency moved out of a loft space at the short end of a two-storey block, a family with two small children sought to transform the site into their new home. An open and spacious living space with differentiated living zones and tantalising visual perspectives was created across 400 square metres. Read more of the juicy details here. 

Here is another beauty by Johnston Parke Interiors. This one is a bit more modern than the last one but again this has such a warm colour scheme. You know, there is something to be said for choosing a neutral that isn’t white. This home is so easy on the eye. And that kitchen is dreamy.

This home designed by Fiona Parke of Johnston Parke Interiors is an absolute gem. The colour palette is so earthy and warm and the blues (helloooo velvet chesterfield!) are just gorgeous. I don’t even mind that the entire living room area is carpeted – I almost didn’t notice and I ALWAYS notice right away (maybe because I’m imagining what a nightmare it would be in my house of 8 cats who consistently barf on any carpet but rarely hardwood). Beautifully photographed as well – always a bonus.

Drama, glamour and pattern play. Three essential ingredients in any scheme by interior design maestro Greg Natale. Sydney-based Natale’s redesign of this historic Geelong house, situated on an equine estate, sees him weave his magic with dark, moody colours, geometric riffs and a repeating horse motif. But it’s not the grand rooms I’m concentrating on in this post. It’s his bathrooms and kitchen that have my mind spinning with ideas. I’m smitten by the powder room. Love. Don’t miss the rest of the house over on his website and if you love his work as much as we have here on Desire to Inspire over the years you simply can’t miss his book The Tailored Interior.