1 Mix cut tennis bracelet, $19,500, from Olivia Bond. 2 ‘Honey’ boots in Naturel, $5110, from Hermès. 3 Crystal chandelier, $24,333, from 1stDibs. 4 ‘La Prima’ satin and rhinestone mini hobo bag, $3050, from Giorgio Armani. 5 Tom Ford ‘Lost Cherry’ E

WHAT APPEALED TO YOU ABOUT YOUR HOME? Our north-facing home is an oasis on a quiet tree-lined street moments from the best Bondi has to offer. Living in the area all my life, it is wonderful to find that sense of calm here. Virtually a new build desi

Respected US interior designer Tom Scheerer has an elegant and restrained approach which he himself calls ‘relaxed modernism’. For a powerpacked hit of Tom’s magic, this two-volume set collates inspiration from the full gamut of his projects from cit

While the owner of this property has renovated a number of homes, this house in particular struck a chord. “Growing up on the Northern Beaches, surfing was a way of life, especially the ‘Wedge’ at Whale Beach – it has a wave like no other. I’d always

TRIAS IS A YOUNG ARCHITECTURE and design practice in Sydney’s Redfern I have followed for years – always impressed by their quiet, considered approach, including the out ward expression of their ethics and aesthetics. From students who met at Sydney

To live in a home with tangible links to Sydney’s history and its trajectory from penal colony to vibrant international city is a rare privilege. This grand heritage-listed terrace house built in the 1830s is located in Millers Point, an inner-city e

Stepping into the luminous hallway of this elegant 1889 home in Melbourne’s southeast is a revelation. The grand staircase is graced with a stained-glass window, its ethereal light bathing the space below in a patchwork of delicate colour. But, equal

This curvaceous, organic home in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, with a busy beach a stone’s throw away, wraps around its owners like a shell, protecting them from harsh sunlight and curious passersby. In an intriguing interplay of the public and the priva

Having opened late last year, Cassandra Bird gallery’s latest presentation is a bold suite of large-scale paintings brought to life by Gene A’hern in a fabulous flurry of colour and texture (left). The artist’s expressive gestural markings are sketch

It is easy to miss the entrance to John Bechini’s weekender at Palm Beach on Sydney’s northern beaches. Perched high above Pittwater, it is shrouded in dense bushland with a rainforest gully on one side and at the top the ultimate getaway house – a p

Hugging the sand dunes on Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula, this weekender behind a high rendered wall – complete with a mini ‘turret’ – is like a fortress, protected against the vagaries of the weather and its neighbours. “That abstract wall gives it

Perfectly paired in this Paris mansion, hand-spotted wallpaper by US artist Kelly Porter and the Owl artwork by Jennifer Coates. Ligne Roset ‘Ruché’ couch from Domo, Asplund ‘Petit Palais’ side table and Hartley & Tissier floor runner. See Switching

CREATOR LANA LAUNAY DIVIDES HER TALENTS BETWEEN SYDNEY AND LA. THE ‘MODULAR LAUNAY’ FLOOR LAMP CAN BE REARRANGED IN 20 OR SO CONFIGURATIONS. illuminating shores from Sydney to LA and then some. WORKING BETWEEN SYDNEY AND LOS ANGELES, Australian arti

We all love an updated classic, and this issue has some exquisite examples of classic style being infused with contemporary elements for today’s lifest yles. Take our gorgeous cover home, beautifully captured by Armelle Habib and designed by Charlott

“AS AUCTIONEERS we simply reflect the community,” explains John Albrecht, chairman and head of Important Collections for Leonard Joel, as the storied 105-year-old auction house opens the doors of its new national headquarters and Melbourne saleroom i

Overlaying a youthful and stylish demeanour onto a landmark country home in Victoria’s Mount Macedon was a challenge eagerly tackled by interior designer Charlotte Coote, director of Coote&Co. ‘Ard Rudah’ – ‘High Promontory’ in Gaelic – is a Gothic-s

“Unmatched in both collectability and style, the ‘Daytona’ is one of Rolex’s most iconic designs and was a star lot in a recent auction. Gifted to a young man by his grandfather, it kept time for him during his Vietnam War service, and beyond.” Patri

WHILE BUILDING HAS NOT YET BEGUN, THIS DESIGN FOR HORA VERTIKALE (LEFT), A VERTICAL VILLAGE PLANNED FOR TIRANA, THE ALBANIAN CAPITAL, IS WORTHY OF NOTE. DESIGNED BY PORTUGUESE STUDIO OODA THERE ARE SEVEN VARIATIONS OF CUBE – EACH MEASURING 22.5 SQUAR

WHAT WERE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR SPACE? When a rare space nestled among Australian and international fashion boutiques and chic cafes within glamorous High Street, Armadale, became free Amy Jean, founder and creative director of Amy Jean Brows, wa

This atmospheric villa situated at the tip of the sand dunes of Peregian Beach in Queensland conjures favourite destinations in France and North Africa for its owners, Chloe Tozer and Jack Clissold. Interior designer and founder of Noosa’s chic desig

Casts by Bankston, a joint effort with architects Edition Office, is a sophisticated hardware collection of metallic door levers and pulls, a hook and a snib in sandcast raw aluminium, bronze or patinated bronze. bankstonarchitectural.com.au The Woo

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WHAT WERE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO AND WHAT INITIALLY APPEALED ABOUT THE SITE? Golden founders and co-directors Alicia McKimm and Kylie Buhagiar: We wanted a place with a great location and the luxury of space that allowed fo

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While the canal homes of Queensland’s Gold Coast area often call to mind resort-style properties in the US this large and imposing home at Mermaid Waters offers a more distinctly whimsical Australian aesthetic. Built by DB Build on an empty canal-fro

“We saw their new home before they did!” exclaims Noa Peer, one of the founders of OUI (an acronym for the Office for Urban Innovation and, of course, the French word for ‘yes’). OUI architects were engaged by the new owners to make a Paris home for

WHAT APPEALED TO YOU ABOUT YOUR HOME? My apartment has a simple layout, good light levels and classically proportioned rooms. I enjoy being near the water and the leafy surrounds of the foreshore. I also love the relaxed vibe of the local area. HOW W

WHAT WERE THE REQUIREMENTS AND WHAT APPEALED ABOUT THE SITE? We were first brought on as creative consultants for the 192 rooms and suites, the brief being to provide the feeling for guests of inhabiting a beautiful residence. We were then invited to

[ Surry Hills ] STILLNESS IS THE UNDERCURRENT that runs throughout this A lexander&CO project. Once industrial storage then used as an office, this space has been softened by architect Jeremy Bull and transformed into an exquisite, inner-cit y apart