GRANDEST DESIGN

French antiques and luxurious finishes underpin the magnificence of this stately country home profiled in Melissa Penfold’s new book, Living Well by Design.

LASTING IMPRESSION

Respected interior designer Michael Love’s home remains largely unchanged since 1986, a testament to his unerring eye for classic, understated style.

FEELING GRAND

Built to impress by the power elite, this imposing heritage home reveals a softer side as a comfortable family dwelling that’s contemporary, stylish and approachable.

BRIGHTEN up

Celebrity designer Laura Gonzalez works her playful magic on a Parisian apartment.

At First Site

Polly Harbison is setting standards by following her instincts and adopting a grounded approach to projects.

Exuberant Garden Blends Grandeur With Tranquillity

While nearly half a hectare, this exuberant garden blends grandeur with tranquillity and a surprising intimacy at every turn.

Making Her Mark

A light-filled loft cradles this artist’s expression.

Fun And Games

With its joyful palette and brave use of forest green, this home is ground zero for good times.

Stamping ground

Melissa Penfold delivers a missive on writing a keepable letter.

LIGHT SWITCH

Dialling up the interior colour palette from dark to light introduced a lively, contemporary ambience to this family home in Sydney.

FRENCH LESSONS

A visit to François Motte’s converted historic home in the heart of Paris is an adventure that is chaotic and colourful yet still superbly functional.

CHAIR woman

Holding fast to the company’s enduring ethos, creative and brand director Georgia Danos helms JRF, inspiring the design of its new Sydney showroom.

Close UP

Robyn Lea has photographed interiors all over the world, bringing back pieces laden with memories to fill her own Melbourne home.

New wave

Whether embarking on intrepid forays in nature or exalting designers with the daring to change our world, Ewan McEoin – the NGV’s senior curator of contemporary art, design and architecture – likes things “the wilder the better”.

Cabinet Of Curiosities

A grand old Sydney house that brimmed with soul (even in its most derelict state) has been transformed into a home filled with wonder and whimsy.

Rhythm And Flow

Creating a coherent connection and simplifying the levels in this Sydney home was the first step in enhancing its charm and facilitating easy family living.

PEAK FLOW

TACKLING AN AWKWARD configuration by opening up the internal circulation with the clever use of curving elements as well as removing most ceilings to steal more vertical space has reawakened this apartment into a flowing, relaxed home.

Monumental vision

Informed by architectural showpieces savoured on their overseas travels, and inspired by the work of a leading local architect, these Melbourne owners fashion a spectacular new build in the heart of the action.

TWIN FLAMES

LOOKING TO APPEAL to an ‘eccentric, multicultural demographic’ in Melbourne’s Windsor, the property owners called on architect and interior designer Maria Danos to help bring to life this high-quality, small-scale townhouse development.

GILT EDGED

LAYERED SHADES of white on white and the installation of a new master ensuite and additional skylights and windows uplift the interiors of this heritage home.

Detail ORIENTED

A wealth of considered elements are the hallmark of the reinvention of this heritage house into a haven of contemporary living for a young family.

High pitched

Layers of Scandinavian and mid-century design add the luxe frosting to this snowy, chalet-style bolthole.

TURNING CIRCLE

A stately residence and contemporary pavilion have been linked via a new cloistered walkway, setting the tone for the heritage-meets-modern style to follow.

VA VA VISTA

[Walsh Bay]

Curves Ahead

Perched high on a hill and anything but provincial, Pia Francesca’s home is a perfect canvas for her elegant eclecticism with its monochrome scheme and verdant outlook.

Surface Deep

Rugged raw finishes deliver a low-maintenance interior with a carefree edge that is tailor-made for a family’s escape from the big smoke.

Art And Soul

Sydney architect and new Foundation chair of the MCA Nick Tobias sees beauty not only in buildings but also in the act of helping construct a forward-looking public collection of Australian art.

Pride Of Place

This Tasmanian practice’s visionary thinking elevates every structure, from an award-winning restoration to an acclaimed Aboriginal standing camp.

Beauty And Beyond

Model, muse, esteemed jewellery designer and passionate human rights advocate Elsa Peretti lived a rich life that was filled to the brim with mastery and meaning.

Paradise BEACH

Sydney interior designer Suzanne Julian draws on her travels and life experiences to prove that when it comes to an office, there’s no place like home.