
Ember Studio’s renovation of this Soho loft creates a tranquil refuge amid the city’s bustle. Minimal architectural gestures, paired with warm oak wood, limewash and plaster finishes establish a serene yet welcoming interior. The design maximizes communal living while preserving retreat-like private spaces including a spa-inspired suite and nursery. Details such as arched reclaimed doors, custom sliding partitions and a transformable office-guest room highlight craftsmanship and flexibility. Vintage finds and contemporary pieces enrich the home’s layered, eclectic character.

























Photography by David Mitchell.

Overlooking Sydney’s Manly Harbour, Delwood House has been reimagined as a calm and enduring retreat. Larissa Leigh Interiors shaped the interiors with a gentle hand, layering light, colour and materiality with restraint. Original elements, including arched thresholds, timber detailing and stained glass, provided architectural rhythm, while curated furnishings introduced presence and ease. The design avoids excess, offering instead a quiet, timeless interior defined by softness, resonance and lasting comfort.





























Photography by Jacqui Turk.

It’s like I say week in week out. If you have to drag yourself into work on a weekend it helps if it’s somewhere stylish. Rossano Ferretti Hair Spa, Park Hyatt, New York by Studio Whynought.












Photography by David Mitchell.

In Biarritz, designer Camille Lavigne has reimagined a 19th-century apartment with sweeping views over the ocean and casino as a refined yet timeless retreat. Light moves effortlessly through spaces that reflect the rhythm of the sea and surrounding rocks without falling into coastal clichés. Soft natural tones, organic textures, and fluid lines shape the atmosphere. With artisans’ craftsmanship, Lavigne introduced thoughtful details and elegant finishes, giving the apartment both sophistication and enduring character.





















Photography by Alice Mesguich.

In New Canaan, New York, US-born, London-based decorator Joyce Sitterly redesigned a Greek Revival house for a family eager for bold ideas. The single-level home features an expansive kitchen with a generous farm table and a living room layered with British-accented style. Combining custom-made furniture with antiques, the interiors embrace individuality and drama. Patterns, textures and theatrical touches create a chic yet comfortable atmosphere that avoids convention in favor of character and originality.

























Photography by Ollie Tomlinson.