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.
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. Friends with Frank by Georgina Jeffries.
Photography by Lillie Thompson.
Portsea Beach House by Melbourne-based AM Architecture is a coastal retreat designed for a family of five on an expansive site with stunning views of Portsea and the bay. A concrete pavilion houses the main living areas and master suite, opening on both sides to blend seamlessly with the landscape. A timber-clad L-shaped wing contains bedrooms and amenities, creating distinct zones for parents and children. The material palette of washed-out timbers and natural hues enhances the home’s connection to its surroundings. Native grasses, a swimming pool and a tennis court integrate the design with nature, offering a tranquil escape from urban life.
Photography by Dianna Snape.
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. Cultiver Queen St by Phoebe Nicol.
Photography by Dave Wheeler.
Capella Singapore was designed to feel like a private home, combining comfort with the luxury of a world-class hotel. Melbourne-based interior decorator Simone Haag crafted interiors rich in artisanal craftsmanship, muted palettes, and curated furniture and art continuing the design language from her work on Capella Sydney. The free-standing manor exudes warmth and understated elegance with thoughtful details like sculptural vignettes, bespoke rugs, and custom lighting. Each space reflects Singapore’s cultural richness, blending vintage finds with contemporary pieces for a refined yet approachable aesthetic. With private terraces, pools, and lush indoor-outdoor harmony, the manor offers an intimate retreat, balancing sophistication with a homely atmosphere that feels entirely unique.