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.
In 1985, a historic Redfern warehouse built in 1903 as McMurties Shoe Factory underwent one of Sydney’s first warehouse-to-apartment transformations. Today, Studio Noakes has worked their magic refurbishing one of the apartments. The building’s heritage shines through high ceilings, hardwood columns and exposed rafters. The studio carefully restored and enhanced these industrial features, seamlessly blending history with a contemporary aesthetic. Bold colours, expansive forms and textured spaces highlight the client’s dynamic art collection, showcasing works from local talents. Fusing natural, vintage and iconic pieces has created a vibrant harmony in this young artist’s home. The result is a space that balances historical character with creative energy, reflecting the vibrancy of its inner-city surroundings.
This 1886 farmhouse is so full of charm and such pretty colours. Embracing its history and giving it all the vintage vibes. By Studio Day Design.
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. Trove store by Studio Tali Roth.
Photography by Ori Harpaz.
Redfern Terrace House by Brace Design is a thoughtful renovation and extension of a classic inner Sydney townhouse, blending functionality with contemporary style while honouring its historic charm. A small front bedroom was reconfigured into a walk-in robe, seamlessly integrating with the main bedroom and bathroom to form a spacious, private suite. Timber panels along the hallway artfully conceal doors and stairs, creating a streamlined entryway. Upstairs, the roof space was transformed into a cozy guest bedroom with an ensuite. At the rear, an open-plan kitchen and dining area bathed in natural light connects beautifully to the garden, showcasing practical and elegant design solutions.
Photography by Tom Ferguson.