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A three-year restoration of a former parsonage from 1863 balances its original features with modern touches. The home retains its stately formality with original panelling and a waist-high workbench in the kitchen. Contributions from friends, like Matt Merkel Hess’s ceramics on the dining room walls, complement the Federal-era bones. Green accents, such as a moss-colored silk headboard and olive rugs, reflect the verdant outdoors. Connecticut Home by Studio Giancarlo Valle.

Photography by Stephen Kent Johnson.

This project for a retired couple downsizing from a large family home focused on minimal intervention and maximum impact. Inspired by the couple’s artwork and furniture, the design reshaped the Spanish Mission House to suit their lifestyle. Improvements included enhancing natural light in living spaces, creating a welcoming entrance, and updating the kitchen. Colour theory and collaboration with the clients produced calming greens, bold blushes, and moody corks. The eclectic interior celebrates the home’s unique features with a blend of modern convenience and traditional elements. Spanish Mission House by Melbourne and Brisbane-based Lande Architects.

Photography by Shannon McGrath.

Whispering Dunes, a sanctuary in bustling inner Melbourne, beautifully blends heritage roots with contemporary charm. Homeroom Studio‘s design respects the home’s original character through thoughtful spatial planning and material selection. A natural, earthy palette, anchored by stone with undulating veins, evokes sandy dunes and fosters tranquillity. Rich, jewell-toned furniture contrasts harmoniously with the earthy tones, enhancing the heritage features. The result is an elegant, calming atmosphere with layered, textural furniture exuding warmth and comfort.

Photography by Timothy Kaye.

Layered into the hills above Tamarama Beach, The Carlisle by Sydney-based Penman Brown possesses a dreamlike quality, blending the romance of the past with a forward-looking vision. Exquisite detailing and custom pieces, framed by iconic designs, create a chic yet serene atmosphere. The textures combine vintage global elements with tribal organics, amplified by futuristic finishes. Sculptural furnishings in a smoky palette of velvety textures are accented by stone and accessories, harmonizing with the natural surroundings.

Photography by Anson Smart.

Yond Cottage, nestled on the shores of Lake Superior, embodies Minneapolis-based Yond Interiors‘ passion for nature and adventure. This thoughtfully designed cabin is perfect for dreamers and explorers seeking lakeside memories. Available for short-term rental, it offers an ideal retreat for romantic escapes, family vacations or outdoor adventures. The interior studio values historical architecture and craftsmanship, creating spaces with vintage and custom pieces that evoke a sense of home and balance.

Photography by Erin Little.