Located in the inner-city Sydney suburb of Newtown, this terrace house was renovated and extended by architect Luke Carter of Sandbox Studio. Home to a young couple, the existing brick terrace house was fully restored and a modern, multi-level extension was added at the rear. “While the original Federation era cottage home remains as the […]
About two hours from Sydney, just as the rolling hills and endless ocean drown out the din of the city, is a 200-acre farm once known for its dairy. Today, Greyleigh Kiama is far better known for its colour than its cattle. But its now-punchy vibe is a fairly recent occurrence. In […]
It was growing up in a rural WA town that left a lasting influence on the Perth interior designer Melinda McQueen’s aesthetic. “I love country and farmhouse style but I like to blur the lines with a touch of the contemporary,” says Melinda McQueen who brought that exact inspiration to this lovely Fremantle townhouse renovation. […]
The finalists in the Victorian Architecture Awards 2023 have just been revealed and, as usual, we were keen to take a look at the residential standouts. Here are the best of the best in the new houses category. AB House by Office MI—JI Photo by Trevor Mein A bounded house on a Barwon Heads block, this second […]
Step inside Korean scent creator Soohyang’s Perfume Club, designed by T-FP. Think omakase meets wine tasting but replace the wine with scents—T-FP’s Perfume Club offers a bespoke experience for scent lovers and perfumers. Whether it is enjoying the written description of the scents on the wooden walls or simply sitting down in the bar […]
I’ve been in the interior design industry for almost two decades now (what!?) and have overseen countless renovations from beginning to end at this point… But our kitchen reno was the first time I had tackled a larger project for my very self. Overall, it was a really great experience, but there are always things […]
Located on the water in the Gold Coast, this run-of-the-mill project home was overhauled by designer Reece Keil with fabulous results. What was once a single-level, dated pad, is now a fresh and light-filled double-story abode that pays strong homage to Hamptons style courtesy of the extensive use of James Hardie cladding. “With an uninspiring […]
Halleroed has reimagined this two-storey apartment on Gumshornsgatan, a street in Stockholm’s trendy Östermalm. The home, which dates back to the 1930s, was in almost its original state when it landed in the hands of designers Ruxandra and Christian Halleroed. The light-filled interior with Modernist bones had everything the duo needed sitting […]
Sitting on a prestige and historic street in Melbourne’s Camberwell, this 1890s house had long suffered from previous modifications that didn’t do its beautiful bones justice. But with architect Kirsten Johnstone at the helm, a family of four sought to reinstate the Victorian elegance with a twist of modern to the rear to accommodate their […]
SHOP THE POST: Turn on your JavaScript to view content Are you ready for my yearly Mother’s Day gift ideas? Though I’ve always loved celebrating Mother’s Day, now that I am one myself, I have to admit it feels significantly more special in so many ways. Aside from the fact that I get to partake […]