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Eclectic Mediterranean meets Postmodern charm in this expressive forever home for a family of six in Gordon, a suburb on Sydney’s leafy North Shore. Set on a generous block with a tennis court and swimming pool, the two-storey Federation residence built in 1918 — now complete with a brand-new rear extension — has been transformed by Greg Natale into a charming collision of colour, character, and considered design. From citrus-banded ceilings to graphic chandeliers, Greg celebrates the joy of decoration while staying grounded in thoughtful craftsmanship. Traditional elements such as parquetry flooring, fluted wall panelling, and custom mouldings are reimagined through witty, contemporary interventions. Checkerboard zellige tiles, richly veined marbles, terrazzo flooring, and sculptural joinery introduce layers of contrast and depth, lending the home its eclectic edge. The palette moves confidently between soft European neutrals and irreverent jolts of red, chartreuse, and cerulean, expressed through nuanced gestures like red wine joinery and playful Murano glass chandeliers. Postmodern silhouettes appear throughout, from the angular Cassina console in the entryway to the round-footed tub in the primary ensuite.
Greg Natale has been a favourite designer of ours since the dawn of time, and he continues to blow me away with his creativity and always stepping outside the box. The main ensuite alone is a work of art. Photos: Anson Smart.

An article by 1stDibs calls this New York townhouse ‘Opium Den meets Palm Beach’ and now anything else I say is going to be irrelevant. This is a combination of all the things I love that could be seen as ‘tacky’ by some – Chinoiserie, leopard print in various colour schemes, blue and white china – but Joyce Sitterly put these ALL TOGETHER and it is the most fabulously whimsical and over the top home I’ve seen in a while. J’ADORE!!!! Photos: Ollie Tomlinson

This stunning newly built 8,000 SF, 5-bed, 8-bath home in Dallas was Belgian countryside inspired and has such beautiful proportions and details to give it an air of elegance but also a bit of rustic, southern appeal. Filled with bespoke finishes, centuries old antiques, sculptural furnishings, it’s a wonderful mix of modernity and history. Design: Shane & Pierce; Builder: Pierce Jordan Development; Landscaping: Bloom and Grow.

Respect for history. Care in the details. The scent of wood. The cool touch of steel. The simplicity of it all. Peaceful. The world of Italian architect Rocco Borromini.

Atlanta-based decorator Lauren Lowe, founder of Lauren Elaine Interiors, creates designs that honour history and architectural intent while embodying understated elegance and comfort. Blending thoughtful collaboration with a signature aesthetic, she guides clients in defining their vision and introducing them to pieces that enrich and expand their style. Case in point her redesign of this family home on Chicago’s North Shore.

Photography by Aimee Mazzenga.