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McPhail House: Blending Heritage with Modern Design

FeaturedModern living room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a garden.

McPhail House, a stunning extension in Essendon, Melbourne by Design by AD, beautifully integrates a classic cottage’s heritage with contemporary elements. Maintaining the neighborhood’s charm, this modern addition enhances the property with light-filled, open spaces. The design skillfully balances old and new using consistent materials and tones.

Enhanced by KPLA’s landscape design and constructed by Align Concepts, McPhail House stands as a symbol of timeless, sophisticated design.

The Pink House: Merging Heritage with Modern Flair

Elegant living room with colorful sofa, art pieces, and modern decor.

Step into The Pink House, where Brooke Aitken Design has masterfully transformed a heritage cottage in Neutral Bay, Australia, into an award-winning marvel.

The home’s heart, a dining room thoughtfully set below the kitchen, links the lush garden and the main house through stunning steel doors opening onto an inviting deck. Here, every detail, from the cozy banquette seating to the eclectic use of pink, reflects the client’s love for Kit Kemp and Christopher Farr textiles, creating a space that’s not just a house, but a story of style and living.

RaeRae House: A Masterpiece of Inner-City Living

Modern living room with sleek furniture, fireplace, and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Explore RaeRae House, a distinctive inner-city family home in Melbourne, Australia, designed by Austin Maynard Architects.

Merging two heritage terrace houses with a modern glazed entry, RaeRae is a blend of whimsical design and strategic functionality. Its unique exterior, shaped like an architectural mountain range, optimizes light and minimizes visual impact. Inside, every detail, from window placements to sustainable materials, is thoughtfully chosen, making RaeRae a symbol of innovative, sustainable living.

Black Diamond: Sydney’s Boutique Hotel-Style Home

Modern living room with plush sofas, wooden floors, and a staircase.

Discover Black Diamond, a three-story house in Sydney, Australia, artfully reimagined by YSG Studio. This 2023 renovation transforms a once-oppressive space into a tranquil, tactile haven, blending boutique hotel luxury with intimate, gem-hued living spaces. Experience the seamless flow from indoor to outdoor areas, now showcasing stunning Sydney Harbour views. Delight in the home’s unique design elements: from a kitchen island glittering like its namesake to cleverly placed lighting and materials that enhance the sensory experience.

Step inside this architectural masterpiece, where every detail echoes the tranquility and vibrancy of its coastal setting.

Woorarra House: Blending Timeless Design with Nature

FeaturedWoorarra House: Blending Timeless Design with Nature

Step into the enchanting world of the Woorarra House, an architectural masterpiece situated in the verdant Chirnside Park, Australia. Crafted by the visionary Rptecture Architects in 2022, this house exemplifies a seamless blend of timeless elegance and contemporary flair. What once was a quaint farmhouse has now been reimagined into a sprawling haven, complete with an open plan that frames the majestic hills and lush greenery in every view.

Amara: Blending Heritage with Modern Design

FeaturedAmara: Blending Heritage with Modern Design

Amara stands as a testament to Smart Design Studio‘s ability to merge historical elegance with modern minimalism. This Federation Arts and Crafts house in Elizabeth Bay, NSW, Australia, underwent a significant renovation in 2022. The original structure is complemented by a minimalist, double-height glass addition, incorporating a kitchen, family room, and a mezzanine study. An attic bedroom opens to a roof terrace, while the basement boasts a wine cellar, laundry, and gym.

Light House: Smac Studio’s Modern Twist on Tuscan Charm

FeaturedLight House: Smac Studio’s Modern Twist on Tuscan Charm

Smac Studio transforms a 1980s property into the Light House, an open plan haven in Vaucluse, Sydney. Melding its Tuscan roots with modern elegance, the home features expansive living spaces and natural light. Shona McElroy’s design includes luxurious Arrabescato marble and Venetian plaster, paying homage to the original while adding contemporary flair. This renovation stands as a testament to timeless design, much like a classic black dress paired with pearls.

Beaumaris Townhouses: Redefining Bayside Living

Beaumaris Townhouses: Redefining Bayside Living

Discover the Beaumaris Townhouses in Melbourne, Australia, a testament to modernist minimalism in architecture. Designed by Robert Harwood Architects + Interiors, these homes are a tribute to the celebrated modernist style of Melbourne’s bayside suburbs.

The townhouses seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor living, featuring innovative materials and a unique color palette inspired by local modernist homes. Enjoy natural light-filled spaces, a private study with an ensuite bathroom, and indigenous landscaped gardens, all while experiencing the elegance of a design that redefines townhouse living.

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