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Vibrant penthouse balancing the iconic with the niche. With a simple brief of ‘as little white as possible‘, we had the pleasure of designing and curating the interiors of a newly built penthouse in a residential building in Kreuzberg. We accompanied the clients when they bought the property during the shell construction phase (right before COVID hit). The colours where consciously used to functionally define the open plan space – the kitchen is bright yellow, the dining area is kept in shades of red and the living room is drenched in green. A more atmospheric, nuanced design was chosen for the private area of the apartment, whereas all corners are carefully curated for a vibrant, lived-in composition. The goal was to create a rhythm of elements that pull interest and spark conversations, while being totally useful and not too precious. Each design decision in this project was taken with a full commitment – there are no half-measures here. And that adds to the joy, thinking of the final effect.
Such fun use of colours here, and I will always be smitten with bright yellow kitchens. That island of yellow tile is such a happy statement. This whole apartment is a statement, with such a wonderful energy. Designed by Studio Bosko.

Claire Hung Design, a Brooklyn-based creative studio, specializes in contemporary and transitional interiors, blending understated luxury with European and Scandinavian influences. Each project reflects timeless sophistication, respecting the space’s architectural history while incorporating Scandinavian minimalism, Nordic functionality and Japanese-inspired simplicity. Their Cobble Hill brownstone project designed in collaboration with Studio Vural, transformed a compartmentalized historic home into a light-filled sanctuary. Japanese woodwork, a multi-level skylight and accordion doors revitalised the space for a family of five.

Photography by Seth Caplan.

Up-Down House in Sydney’s Surry Hills saw Brad Schwartz Architects transform a narrow, dark terrace into a bright, flexible home with two bedrooms, two workspaces and inviting areas to relax and entertain. A stepped floor increases volume, while skylights and voids bring in light and frame treetop views. Vaulted hallways and a front dining room reference the Victorian terrace era. Concrete floors and integrated steps connect spaces seamlessly, while rich materials and sculptural elements add creativity and warmth.

Photography by Katherine Lu.

I adore postmodern design, and I feel like the world could use soooo much more of it. Bold colour choices, geometric patterns, shapely furniture that are often pieces of art themselves….it’s a vibrancy and creativity that really has a wonderful appeal and you can’t help but smile at. Designer Jen Talbot created such a fabulous home here with a more neutral colour palette in the main spaces (the brown and black accents add the pop postmodernism calls for) and then a huge wow factor in the main bedroom and children’s bathroom. The bedroom and ensuite colour palette is spectacular. Photos: Stephen Karlisch.

This new home is perched atop a hill overlooking the Austin skyline. Space program includes garage and service areas beneath the main floor of public living spaces and primary bedroom suite. The third-floor houses children’s bedroom suites and playroom. An expansive deck and screened porch open directly from the kitchen/dining room to a deck-level plunge pool and play yard below. Exterior materials feature slurried limestone and standing seam metal roof, while the interior is grounded by white oak floors and millwork. An open-corner fireplace anchors the living room which is capped by a dark-green painted ceiling enhancing the intimate scale. Soft furnishings in a natural color palette were selected to complete the peaceful environment; art provides punctuation to each space.
I love the simplicity and openness of this home, but I’m mainly featuring it because, and I don’t really understand why, I am completely obsessed with those corner-of-a-room-build-your-fire-on-the-tile-floor type of fireplaces. Architecture and interior design by Cuppett Kilpatrick. Photos: Whit Preston.