Today we’re heading to Oslo in Norway where London-based studio Haptic Architects were asked to design a bright and spacious apartment in the upper levels of a nineteenth-century apartment block. The focal point of the apartment is the amazing floating staircase that connects the two levels [...]
I’m excited today to be sharing my personal architecture journey with you! Hubby & I have followed the work of Bourne Blue Architects for many years so it was exciting to give them the challenge of transforming our ugly duckling into a swan while incorporating their signature style of [...]
The interior design of this cottage in Portsea on the Mornington Peninsula involved its refurbishment and transformation into a warm and Nordic inspired beach house retreat. The existing architecture was challenging to work with as it offered very little natural light. Inspired by a Nordic [...]
What’s your idea of bathroom heaven? For me, it’s the luxury of an island bath, organic textures and surfaces, and a view to a secluded garden. A hot bubbly bath is running, a candle or two are flickering and there’s most certainly a chilled flute of champagne nearby. The [...]
This interiors of this fantastic home South of Melbourne were designed by the multi-talented Bronnie Masefau. Bronnie is an interior designer who prefers to think of herself as a “home maker”. She is also the author of a series of books, including the newly released Inspiring through [...]
The transformation of this apartment in the suburbs of Johannesburg started with a focus on the beautiful views of the hillside wilds and the city itself. Gass Architecture were briefed to enhance the apartment with the views in mind and create more open, liveable spaces. Oak was a key [...]
We have many followers who are architects and designers and we love to get submissions like this amazing house that was submitted by one our very talented followers, ODR Architects or ‘Of Diverse Research’. I nearly fell over myself when I first saw it – in fact I love [...]
Designer Jonathan Poh was charged with creating a makeover of this 2-bedroom 80’s apartment in Singapore. The owner was formerly a flight attendant and wanted to echo the vibe of hotel suites of the past with a spacious and uncluttered environment to suit a single lifestyle. Most of the [...]
Who else would love to live in this quirky, warm, personality-infused home in Marrickville? The many interesting elements to the building are perfectly complimented with expertly clashed colour and texture in the interiors. I just love it! The architectural design was conceived by David Boyle [...]
The ultimate eclectic mancave has been achieved here by Greg Baker of Ambassador Home for his own apartment, which started out an unattractive and pokey space, but Greg could tell the apartment had “good bones”. After 18 months of back breaking work and showering “out of a [...]