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Taking cues from the architecture…Chelsea Hing Design Melbourne.

Chelsea Hing Design Consultants’ interior design philosophy is based on taking cues from the architecture, so that the interiors complement and respond to the surrounding environment. Combined with clever planning and a practical understanding of how people need to use space to live well, the result is interiors that mix great looks with good sense. Responding to the architects Richard Kerr’s mix of many curves...

understated yet sophisticated…

Brad Ford I.D is focused on residential spaces. Their interiors showcase a signature design style that is understated yet sophisticated, straightforward, elegant and functional. Balancing, light, space and colour into every project, creating a timeless style. Clean lines and simple but well-crafted furnishings, with an attention to texture and the highest quality materials are Brad Fords essentials. Brad Ford has more than 10 years experience...

New York the collectors Loft by UNstudio

The design for an existing loft located in Greenwich Village in Manhattan by UNstudio explores the interaction between a gallery and living space. The main walls in the loft flow through the space, and together with articulated ceilings create a hybrid space in which exhibition areas merge into living spaces. While the walls form a calm and controlled backdrop for the works of art,...

Concrete love by Jolson Architects

Designed by Melbourne based Jolson Architects concrete blades extrude from the sloping ground from which the first floor rests and cantilevers above the bronze clad walls below. The house is like a sculptural object with the concrete blades working their beauty into the interior creating a series of rooms. The open plan interior is defined by layers rather than walls and filled with rich textures...

Lavender Bay Boatshed

When I lived on Sydney’s lower north shore I fell in love with Lavender Bay with its breathtaking harbour views and tree-lined walkways which led me to the  project that I am about to share with you. The Lavender Bay Boatshed consists of two 3-storey boatsheds that abut one another located down from Luna Park and the Bret Whitley gardens.  Built in the 19th century,...

Miludra… a classic Aussie 1960’s suburban

The Wattle Avenue House located in the center of Miludra Victoria is a renovation of a classic Aussie suburban 1960’s yellow brick red-tile roofed brick veneer dwelling typical of this location. The exterior extension of the building is a “play on” the classic tack on or “lean to” which can been seen from across the road. From 2 bedrooms to 3 beds, 3 baths, 2 kitchens,...

Sydney… restrained galmour

This harbor side home designed by Brian Hoy in the prized Eastern Sydney suburb Vaucluse hits all the right buttons from its water views to the perfectly executed interiors rich in detail delivering understated seaside glamour without being over the top. The ornate chandeliers and mid century furniture work against the simple minimalistic backdrop whist artwork and key iconic pieces deliver a clever story. Its...

no smoke and mirrors

Located opposite a protected green belt the interior spaces are are inspired by the natural surroundings outside. The honed matte limestone marries perfectly with the precast concrete walls and stairs which are juxtaposed by the crisp white walls. Whilst the minimal smooth bench tops and cabinetry  dress the project up like a pair of worn jeans with a diner jacket. The furnishing strike a perfect...

VINTRY FINE WINES New York

Inspired by the parallel rows and rolling contours of a hilly vineyard, Vintry Fine Wines located at Goldman Sachs NY establishes a new typology of wine store. With most product stored…. well in the storeroom for display purposes allowing for the curved fluid custom shelving to remain uncluttered whist also make more floor space available for wine tastings. Technology is integrated throughout the merchandising units...

Diptyque… English patterning and French luxury

London based Christopher Jenner has built a well earned reputation of detail and skill commissioned to work with leading luxury global brands developing their flagship stores implementing a process whereby a challenge is deconstructed into multiple elements representing the inherent values (heritage, product, strategy) of a project. Once deconstructed the assets are reassembled, guiding the design process towards layered solutions. Applying this process to Diptyque...

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