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An old potter’s studio converted into a one bedroom cabin tucked into the Bundjalung Byron Bay hinterland by We Are Triibe is the perfect getaway for the firm’s co-founder Jessica d’Abadie and her small family. A simple yet stylish space surrounded by lush growth, a welcoming oasis of calm.

Neutral doesn’t mean flat and boring. No not at all as this Santa Barbara Spanish Mission style house by Joyce Downing Pickens of JDP Interiors cleverly illustrates. Texture is the hero as is the use of light and shadow. A mix of old and new brings depth and style.

Photography by Michael Clifford

“A substantial renovation of an existing two-storey terrace house. Paying respect to the heritage of the building, all the while integrating a contemporary style of living; an harmonious transition from the traditional; enabling a sophisticated, yet relaxed, easy-going family lifestyle. Playfully embracing the tensions between the decorative and pared-back, a warm cosiness and a refreshing calm; the interiors are subtly feminine, textural, with organic tones and just a hint of glam.”

I think it’s something Australian designers do so well. The harmonious transition from old to new, a marriage of the historic and the contemporary, skilfully updating and refreshing a property ready to face its beautiful future. Norfolk House by Sydney-based SE DÉA.

Photography by Sean Fennessy

“This home represents a true collector who has a passion for beautiful fabrics and furnishings. The approach was to create an environment which celebrated antiques. Every room has a focal point, something that creates visual interest and sparks conversation. Something French, something English, something Italian – we mix pieces of different styles, textures and periods but there is balance and harmony to the overall feel.”

Warm and welcoming, calm and balanced, carefully curated and subtle. Layers of loveliness. St Ives Residence by Phoebe Nicol.

“A terrace in the Inner-Sydney suburb of Paddington is transformed through a contemporary and minimalist aesthetic whilst retaining traditional, heritage elements … Central to the design and key to the clients desires, the effortless blending of the traditional and contemporary affords the terrace a sense of comfort, elegance, and warmth, reflective of the Paddington lifestyle.”

Glenmore Terrace, a timeless contemporary family home by Tom Mark Henry. Natural light pours into the heart of the home while natural materials create a modern luxury.

Photography by Pablo Veiga