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“A former glass factory was transformed into single family homes … The project started from a bare construction. The idea was to design the entire interior in an industrial cosy natural way. The use of chalk, concrete, steel windows, marbles, oak floorings and linen curtains. To have an energy neutral building had never an effect on the interior but is a great plus. This project is a perfect example of an added value in a beautiful collaboration between client and interior architect.”

It’s a masterclass in modern Belgian design. The spare beauty, the use of grey, the simple material palette. DS Apartment in Gent by Æ Studio.

Photography by Jan Verlinde

It’s all about drama and bold personalities in this concrete addition to a Melbourne weatherboard home. Modern clean lines, a swathe of stone running through the kitchen and carefully chosen statement pieces bring a feeling of sculptural brutalism softened by fabrics and texture. Toorak House by Melbourne-based architectural firm Kennon.

Understated elegance, comfort and character with a hint of nostalgia. I’m back delving into Cape Town-based designer Gregory Mellor‘s portfolio and his take on an African farmhouse doesn’t disappoint.

“A small, 1920s stone cottage on the lake in Wisconsin undergoes a major renovation. Rooms are reassigned and, most dramatically, the kitchen is re-oriented to capture the light and beautiful views. Vintage and custom-made furnishings live harmoniously, creating an atmosphere that is luxurious but not precious. Devoid of excess, the design is simple and sophisticated and filled with cottage-like charm.”

Another masterclass in pared-back elegance by interior designer Michael Del Piero.

Chic and masculine, moody and modern mixed with architectural details and the occasional antique. The perfect marriage between a pre-war New York apartment and a Parisian pied-a-terre.  Morningside Heights by Crystal Sinclair Designs.

Photography by Sean Litchfield