STATE OF GRACE

Classic checkerboard flooring and a patinaed brass counter mix with edgy elements in this Paris-inspired fashion boutique in Melbourne.

BAY WATCH

Immersed in celebrated Byron Bay, this architect’s barefoot sensibility embraces diversity, sustainability and engagement with the elements

SHELTER from the STORM

Perched on a cliff at Kiama, this new house by architect Renato D'Ettorre embraces the Pacific Ocean, framing spectacular views while creating sheltered nooks for inclement weather

Lofty ambitions

An inspired makeover has raised this Sydney penthouse to new heights of comfort and sophistication.

HISTORY BUFF

Collections of 1970s furniture and art and crafts embellish contemporary this freshly polished heritage farmhouse.

Shadow play

Gently dappled and filtered natural light has a powerful presence in this Melbourne home

Soft centre

An intriguing dialogue is at play in this Sydney home between the Brutalist bent of its concrete and steel architecture and the delicate softness of its interior design.

HIGH TIDE

A savvy mix of beach cool and urban chic elevates this Sydney penthouse apartment and enhances the appeal of its sparkling water view.

CLEAR CUT

A group effort helped transform the owners' detailed wishlist into reality.

WELL THOUGHT OUT

In this Adelaide home, classic design features have been reframed in a contemporary context.

SECOND ACT

A dynamic design duo has sensitively repurposed this storied pub into an inviting family home.

Modern MUSE

Tamsin Johnson brings her trademark insouciance as the glamorous influence behind the P. Johnson Femme brand and creator of its first ready-to-wear boutique in Sydney's Paddington

FUTURE FORM

Dividing his time between two cities, Melbourne interior designer David Hicks has created a luxurious second home and inner-city sanctuary in Sydney that evokes creativity and calm

Living colourfully

Creative director Sophie Holt has brought a fresh look and sense of serenity to Oroton's newly launched flagship boutique in Sydney's Paddington.

Cool and Collected

Layered elements including vintage pieces from several different eras complement an array of notable artworks in this contemporary Sydney home.

GARDEN GATE

Housed in a serene green space, this interior architect likes to be close at hand to the building action.

SEA THROUGH

Simplified and restrained, new openings and sheets of glass reveal clean-cut vistas across the water in this renovated Bronte Beach home.

Heart of stone

Contrasting its heritage sandstone construction with a bold contemporary interior design has given this Sydney house permanent status in the future.

Playful spirit

Warmth and whimsy pervade this Sydney beachside haven where a curated selection of exceptional pieces and chic colours create a vibrant mood.

HIGH VOLTAGE

A tight collaboration between architect, clients and interior decorator has produced a creatively expansive project where old and new built forms collide with a charge of eccentricity.

Glory days

Past and present are harmoniously aligned in this significant Sydney home where grand heritage features are enhanced by a chic contemporary overlay.

OPPOSITES ATTRACT

Auction houses, vintage stores and antique marketplaces tell a story of fascinating provenance in this Melbourne apartment.

Pastoral scene

Rich colour and a judicious mix of furniture create a take on a traditional country-house aesthetic in this brilliant contemporary regional NSW home.

Haute TOTES

Gathering a constellation of art stars and letting their imaginations take flight, Dior's Lady Art project reimagines one of the maison's most iconic designs.

Super natural

Stone and tile expert Adrian Zipevski's home in Sydney's Rozelle is a converted warehouse which was magically transformed for contemporary Australian life with a New York edge.

Play ground

As co-founder of Olli Ella, maker of toys and treasures, Chloe Brookman brings the same joyful spirit to her own home in Sydney's Clovelly.

MARCHING ORDERS

From trailblazing retail spaces to award-winning grand gestures in hotels, March. Studio steps up to transcend the ordinary.

SKY HIGH

Pocket courtyards and provisions for young adults characterise this forward-thinking family home in Malvern.

CIAO, MILANO

Milan Design Week celebrates its return with a vibrant line-up of trend-setting furniture and objects. Belle's style director Steve Cordony and editor-in-chief Tanya Buchanan were on the scene.

Cover story

This PR firm's new home escapes the noise to foster an enriching environment.