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This home required a full refurbishment from top to bottom where the existing space was gutted, and the layout was completely reimagined. The brief was to create something impactful, unique and fun that suited both the adults, and their three children. The space needed to be practical, with plenty of storage and room for the children to grow and have their independence whilst also giving the adults their own oasis of calm in the formal living room and master suite. The client trusted us to create bold and playful schemes in every room which completely transformed the house from a traditional property, to something truly unique. So many of the design decisions in this property are bespoke, and everything about it is personal to the client, resulting in a one-of-a-kind home.
The drama and whimsy, attention to detail in every space, the impactful colours used make this home really unique and full of personality. Designed by Mia Karlsson. Photos: Ben Sage.

Previously an uninhabitable 19th-century relic left untouched, tucked away on a rural property in Regional Victoria, the owners requested Greg Natale perform a complete restoration, including the rebuild of the façade to include a tiled porch and front garden. Now a charming one-bedroom homestay for friends and family, Barwon Cottage is a fusion of colourful upholstery and contemporary eclecticism in an English Country house style. Inside, a cosy living room features sink-in seating stacked with cushions, stationed around a Federation-era marble hearth. From the floral rug to checked Roman blinds, this room is thoughtfully layered with intricate prints and chintz textiles in muted heritage colours, true to the English Country house aesthetic. Throughout the home, exposed wood on the floors and ceilings connects with the rural setting with a rustic touch and a subtle nod to the home’s history. In the bedroom, the earthy green striped wallpaper, teal-checked carpet and opulent blue upholstery impart richness and warmth, while olive-green joinery and botanical wallpaper from Ralph Lauren keep the kitchen bright and cheery. Each room is complete with brass details and elegant swathes of marble, along with animal print and fringe trims for some good old-fashioned fun.
Greg Natale does it again, and is after my own heart. I have been loving English country style as of late but he of course takes it to a level of chic that I absolutely love.

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

Though you wouldn’t know it, this Chicago suburbs home was a completely new build. It honors classical design principles and timeless traditional architecture while embracing a colorful, livable spirit. Formal elements—columns, moldings, a sweeping stair, and a grand two-story library—are paired with bold palettes, playful patterns, and antique furnishings to create rooms that feel both historic and fresh. The result is a home that balances proportion and permanence with warmth, wit, and modern comfort, standing as a testament to Chicago architecture and design.
I love the contradiction of formal and whimsical elements in this house. Serious, but nah, just kidding. Design: Summer Thornton; Photos: Thomas Loof; Architecture: Heidi Lightner Architects

The latest project by Heidi Caillier is charming and nostalgic as one would expect from her. So many pretty and moody colours used throughout, patterns as far as the eye can see (she really is the queen of pattern mixing and matching) and vintage vibes aplenty. Photos: Haris Kenjar.