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Charlie Rice is the sort of person you’d want for a neighbor. Not only because his bungalow is always brimming with joyful gatherings, freshly cut flowers, and the occasional swing band on the front porch, but also because—if you’re lucky—you might even clinch an invite to one of his famous five-course dinner parties. It was important that the home’s bones be allowed to shine. We let its original spirit guide us. We retrofitted an antique oak-back bar with mirrored glass and lighting to create a cozy glow reminiscent of a 1920s speakeasy. Nothing has ever felt more quintessentially Austin than this entertainer’s jewel box bachelor pad.
Super dramatic and eclectic, this small (768 sq ft) home definitely makes for great fun with friends. And bonus for going dark and moody with the kitchen. By Avery Cox Design. Builder: Richard Gift. Photos: Lindsay Brown.

“Once a community church, and later, a theatre, The Church, has been renovated into a 3 level contemporary home, while providing a sympathetic adaptation to a historic building. Heritage listed, the brick and sandstone façade is preserved to the public elevations. It’s legacy lives on to frame the progressive lifestyle of our clients.”

Long-term readers will know of our obsession with church conversions and this one is fabulous. Contemporary living within its historic shell. The Church, Woolwich, Sydney by Michiru Higginbotham in association with Arc Architects.

Photography by Katherine Lu.

Designer Jenn Feldman gut-renovated her family’s 1935 Colonial Revival-style home in Los Angeles and I adore the end result. A mix of contemporary and antique furnishings, a vibe that is a bit classically elegant and on the other hand a bit modern. It’s a wonderful home for cozy family gatherings and will stand the test of time. Photos: Amy Bartlam

Those Londoners sure do consistently have fun with their interiors. Always a delight to the eyes with colours and patterns, and Sascal Studio really added some pizzazz into this formerly soulless white home and now it’s yelling from the rooftops “come on over and hang out!”. That jib door powder room under the stairs is the freaking cutest! Photos: Angus Williams.

This 1920s Spanish Colonial home had lost its original charm after numerous renovations. Studio AF‘s goal was to restore its authentic character through a full interior and exterior renovation. While retaining the external shell, we replaced windows, doors, bathrooms, kitchen, and flooring. Earthy plastered walls now envelop the home in warmth and beauty, creating a cohesive flow between indoor and outdoor spaces.