At its core, the space is defined by a rich, tactile palette and sculptural detailing. Curved stainless steel surfaces set the tone on entry, softened by plush carpet and suede-lined walls in a deep “Coca-Cola” hue. A French 1940s Jean Royère-style light traces the architraves with a soft, cinematic glow, while an early 20th-century Austrian pendant in the window adds a final note of vintage drama. Together, these elements create a world that feels both nostalgic and unmistakably modern.

Below, Handelsmann and Khaw speak on translating the Bec + Bridge identity into an interior, balancing bold visual moments with function, and the design decisions that shaped the finished space.

When you begin working on a new retail space like this one, what does your initial ideation process look like and where did you draw inspiration for this store?

We sat down with Bec and Bridge [founders, Rebecca Cooper and Bridget Yorston] and talked about their vision for the store and direction for the brand as well as who the Bec + Bridge woman is. I remember the meeting was at their headquarters and we were surrounded by mood boards showing their next collections and racks of samples. It was the fun fashion moment you’d imagine.

We drew inspiration from a mix of eras and places: from a Milanese street’s shopfront to the theatre of a circular change room one might have seen in Bergdorfs in the 1930s. We liked the idea of creating a sequence of rooms, like a classic European apartment but with the sharp modernism seen in a 1970s New York skyscraper.

Bec + Bridge has such a distinct brand identity – how did you translate that into the interior design while still creating something fresh?

We wanted an interior that was sexy, unexpected, nonchalant. Because we mainly do residential work, we saw the shop more through the prism of what space would you expect to find a Bec + Bridge woman, rather than how do we embody her in a space.

How did you balance creating a visually striking space with keeping it functional?

Our concept was based on the customer experiencing the store a bit like they were walking into an apartment – with one room leading on from another. Fortuitously, by creating more walls against which to anchor clothing rails, our floor plan turned out to be functional also. One thing we learned is that the more empty-looking the store, the more visually striking it is – but the less functional it is. One has to balance these requirements.

Were there any architectural features of the building that influenced the final design direction?

Shopping centres are great because they are blank canvases. We had only the centre’s neutral stone palette as a backdrop, which really allowed us to lean into the stainless steel entrance, which is both a nod to the grand entrances of Miami’s Art Deco buildings and a louche Parisian nightclub. If anything, our scheme was designed to create architectural features where there weren’t any bones or features to play with. Hence also, the architectural ‘skylight’ we placed in the centre room.

Collaboration is often key in projects like this – what was the process like working with the Bec + Bridge team, and how aligned were you on the vision?

It’s funny because we expected Bec and Bridge to be very hands on, but actually what I have learned is that our most creative clients give us the most space to run the process; there is, I guess, a mutual respect for what other creatives do. I do think this elicits the best results.

As you’d imagine, they’re very design literate: they instantly understand any references, but they also articulated what they wanted from the design in a clear and direct way, such that it was easy to align with their vision. I would say our team are big fans of the brand, so our aesthetics were quite aligned from the beginning.

Were there any unexpected challenges during the design or build, and how did you work through them?

Fitting out a retail space happens in such a very short, intensive time period that there are decisions which need to be made that hour, lest it holds up the program. This is so different to building a house. The pressure is actually quite exciting and to that extent, some compromises had to be made, because we were building a shop and not someone’s forever home. I actually enjoyed finding commercial ways to do beautiful details.

Looking back now that the space is complete, what is your personal favourite moment or detail in the store?

One design guideline in a centre is that the shop’s structure can’t stick out into the mall area itself. We felt strongly about the entrance being a sculptural protrusion, so we had to think creatively about how to do this. In the end, we angled the shopfront back to stay within the guidelines. I think the interest that the front of the store creates was worth it and it has become my favourite moment. I also love the stainless steel lined shop windows with its art nouveau light fitting (thank you for saying yes to that, Bec and Bridge!)

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Her work is marked by an immediacy and emotional intelligence that feel distinctly her own. And off-screen, Viswanathan gravitates toward spaces that echo this clarity and warmth. In collaboration with Ellison Studios, she has shaped a home that feels less like a set piece and more like an intimate extension of her creative life – layered, light-filled and expressive.

The interiors reveal a thoughtful balance of softness and structure, where sculptural forms meet playful gestures and personal artefacts are laid bare. What emerges is a sanctuary designed for restoration and imaginative flow, a space that holds her at her most expansive while remaining deeply, unmistakably hers. Take a look inside, below.

Your home feels warm, tactile and deeply personal. What mood or feeling were you hoping to create when you began working with Ellison Studios?

I wanted to create a cozy sanctuary for myself, my family and dear friends. A safe space to hold and support me in my creative endeavours, where I can relax and rejuvenate after long stints of working in the US. The Ellison Studios team and I were really aligned on the creative vision for the space – wanting it to reflect my personality and that intention – a space that feels light, warm, inspiring and playful.

There’s a beautiful softness in your palette – creams, blush tones, and earthy browns. How did you land on this colour story for the space?

Since this is sanctuary for my sister and I, we wanted the colours and tones of the space to feel feminine and grounding. We started with the Ellison Studios signatures – the Muse Sofa in Malibu Caramel and the Yoko Bed in Oak – and allowed the palette to build from there. The lightness of those pieces with the airiness of the natural light from the big windows around the house really informed the softness of our colour palette. Creating that soft, neutral base meant we got to have fun with playful pops of colour and animal print (a personal fave of mine) to stand out without overwhelming the sense of calm the space invokes.

The furniture choices balance sculptural shapes with comfort – like the rounded sofa modules and playful dining chairs. What drew you to these forms?

I’m a curvy girl through and though – I love rounded, softer shapes so when I saw the Yoko Bed’s ball feet on the bed frame I freaked out. The plump, marshmallow-like sofa modules, the fuzzy, curved Huggy armchair. Each piece has so much personality, character and charm. They are conversation starters and do a lot of the design heavy lifting, which was such a gift as the space is new to me and I’m still moving in and finding pieces to display. All the pieces are in conversation with each other, which creates such a flow and ease throughout the space.

Art appears thoughtfully placed throughout – from the soft pink canvas above your bed to the expressive painting leaning in the dining area. How did you approach choosing and positioning art in your home?

Art is so deeply personal. We selected pieces that felt light, playful and quietly complex. Working with colour and unexpected placement brought a sense of spontaneity to the home – something that feels very true to me and how I like to live. I’m at the beginning of my art collecting journey and wanted to display works from amazing Australian female artists – like Julia Mechielsen and Jordy Hewitt. Theres also artworks by friends – like prints of my dear friend Shana Gohd’s photography from a trip to New York and another dear friend’s collage of cut outs of horses from vintage magazines (as I’m obsessed with horses). These personal, intentional details enrich my day to day so much.

Your bedroom feels incredibly serene, with natural textures and gentle lines. What elements were essential to making it a true sanctuary?

Every morning I wake up in my room, I feel like the luckiest girl in the world. The space feels so serene but also regal – I feel like a princess waking up in a cloud. The soft creams, the warmth of the oak, the gentle textures of silk and cotton, and small nods to nature all work together to form a space that feels restorative and deeply inviting.

There’s a lovely presence of books, objects and personal artefacts – stacked, styled, and subtly integrated. How do these collections reflect your life and creative influences?

There’s a wide array of books, records and knick knacks in the house that are a mix of mine, my sisters and my friends/creative collaborators who have stayed in the house while I’m away. The house has become a hub for my creative friends which is so fulfilling and dreamy for me. Relics from my creative community and things I’ve collected while traveling or working are all displayed around the house – reminding me of where I come from and where I’ve been. I feel so lucky to finally have a space to hold these special things, after years of living out of a suitcase!

The living room mixes plush textures with sculptural pieces, like the furry armchair and glossy stools. Can you talk about your relationship with texture and how you play with it across rooms?

Just like the bedroom feels perfectly serene and cozy, the living room feels vibrant and inspiring. it’s the perfect space for morning tea parties, working from the couch or late night debriefs. The different textures in each room create depth without losing a sense of cohesion – it strikes that fine balance. Those different layers make the space more interesting and inspiring and really reflect my inner world as a creative.

Many corners of the home – like the reading chair by the bedside or the glass dining table surrounded by stacks of books – feel like vignettes of your daily rituals. Are there particular routines or moments these spaces were designed around?

Journaling and reading are fundamental parts of my daily routine and life. I journal every day as soon as I wake up and read before I go to bed, so the Glove Chair next to my bed supports that and has massively changed the game for me. It’s also the perfect place to write and read scripts from, which is what I spend all day doing. Good thing it’s the most comfortable chair in the world because I practically live on it.

Some of the pieces feel timeless, while others feel wonderfully whimsical. How did you and Ellison Studios strike a balance between sophisticated design and playful personality?

This is why I fell in love with Ellison Studios – because each piece feels sophisticated and timeless while also being truly liveable and comfortable – with personality and charm to boot! It’s so hard to find furniture like that. I feel my essence is truly reflected in these pieces so it was really a match made in heaven. Ellison Studios and I are kindred spirits in that we are both Aussies that spend a lot of time in LA and NY too – you can definitely feel the Californian influences in the light oak in the bedroom and the loft style living room with rich, warm, eclectic styles.

Now that you’ve lived in the space, what part of your home brings you the most joy – or feels the most “you”?

To have a space that I can call my own with furniture and art that reflects my personality is such a dream come true. I’m constantly overwhelmed by gratitude to be surrounded and supported by pieces that I genuinely love and to get to share with my people. The communal, vibrant energy of the living room, the peaceful oasis of the bedroom – it’s just heaven. If I had to tag myself, I’d say I’m probably the Muse Sofa because I’m soft like a marshmallow and big enough to fit three people.

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Jodie grew up in Sydney and moved to London in her early 20s to further a career in creative direction and production. This has – so far – culminated in work with Marfa Journal, HOMMEGIRLS, and on other exciting projects in London and NYC. Although she loves her home in London, I sensed a glimmer of nostalgia for Australia when I met her puppy, fittingly named Sydney, a couple of years ago.

To learn more about how she lives, creates, and finds inspiration at home, I sat down with Hill in London for a conversation about her life in the city and beyond.

What do you do for work?

I’m an editor and creative director.

What’s your favourite thing to do at home?

My boyfriend says I’m always “pottering” around – which usually means doing chores or cooking. I can’t really sit still, so sometimes I just decide to rearrange all the furniture in our apartment for no reason at all.

When did you move to London and what drew you there?

I moved here in 2019. Having grown up partly in Northern England, I’ve always felt connected to British culture and its cities. So, London was an obvious choice.

You have some incredible pieces of art at home – who are your favourite artists?

Issy Wood, Diamond Stingily, Sang Woo Kim and Calla Henkel.

There’s a photograph of your dear Grandmother Joan above one of your chests. What do you love most about her?

How much she loved chicken wings and how stubborn she stayed… right up until the very end.

Who would you like to cook dinner for in your home? Or who would you want to cook for you?

I really miss my Mum’s cooking, so I’d give anything to have her cook me dinner again.

When you go back to Sydney, what’s first on your list of things to do?

Sydney has the best coffee, food, and beaches. I usually rotate between those three.

2025 is the year you get married. What do you think is the secret to a long marriage?

Knowing your boundaries and being honest about them.

What music will feature at your wedding?

One of our favourite DJs is Braden Wells. When we started dating, we’d send each other her NTS playlists. Our first dance will be to Love You To Death by Type O Negative.

Where did the shield in your home come from?

It’s a South Sudanese shield from the Dinka tribe. I bought it on a trip to Chiswick flea market with my friend Fiona – we even got matching ones.

Who is your favourite photographer of all time?

Although he’s better known for other work, I’d say Hans Bellmer. I also love Thomas Ruff, who I had the pleasure of interviewing a few years ago.!

What is your favourite piece of furniture in your home?

It’s hard to choose, but probably my tatami mat – I spend so much time sitting on the floor.

What piece of furniture would you like to add to your collection?

Wall sconces.

Tell me about your dog, Sydney. What’s she like?

She’s such a bitch.

What is your favourite city to be in at the moment? Why?

I often take London for granted. I travel a lot, but nothing beats the feeling of coming home. I keep falling in love with this city all over again.

If you use one piece of makeup or skincare most, what is it?

Eucerin Night Cream from Boots. Can’t beat it.

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The coastal home evokes a quiet nostalgia, shaped by mid-century lighting, well-travelled objects rich with patina, and bespoke joinery that reflects Perini’s sentimental eye. Every detail is considered, and each design addition is intentional, creating a lived-in feeling that mirrors the expressive evolution of Cosmopolitan itself. History lives in perfect harmony with the contemporary interior of Perini’s home, providing the perfect landscape for new stories to unfold within its four walls..

Next April, Perini will exercise her interior and antique prowess on an intimate sourcing tour through Paris, Avignon, Marseille, and Montpellier. Across the twelve-day expedition, she will will offer access to her long-standing network of antique dealers, restorers and local artisans — alongside a glimpse into her rulebook on collecting.

Ahead, read Claire’s motivations behind the renovation, her affinity for imperfect objects, and what the perfect soundtrack to her home would be.

The home feels deeply personal, almost autobiographical. When you walk through it now, what part of your own story do you see reflected back at you?

Deeply personal is a very apt way to describe my home. This space has been a huge part of my healing journey after a challenging few years. It stands now as a symbol of strength and renewal — a place where I rebuilt both physically and emotionally. There’s a deep sense of pride when I walk through it, not just in the materials or design choices, but in the growth that happened here.

In many ways, the house mirrors the journey of Composition itself — layered, evolving, and quietly expressive. It reflects the same aesthetic that guides my work: considered, soulful, and rooted in storytelling. Every texture, colour and piece has a purpose — not to impress, but to feel lived-in, loved and true.

There’s an enveloping warmth to the palette – green walls, timber, sunlight. How do you think about colour as an emotional language rather than a decorative choice?

The palette almost revealed itself before I had any real say in it. When I bought the house from its original owner, ‘Granny Annie’, who was in her 90s, its late-1950s bones were already glowing with warmth. She and her husband had built it together, and though the layout was simple, the use of natural materials gave it a quiet richness, a sense of soul you can’t replicate.

The original Oregon shiplap ceilings in the living room are still my favourite element, and much of the design grew from there. The decision to bring green in as the base tone came from both a personal love of the colour and the environment that cradles the house, especially the towering angophoras that wrap around the block. For me, colour isn’t decoration; it’s a feeling. Here, it connects the home to its landscape, bringing calm, depth and a sense of belonging.

Your work often feels like a conversation between past and present. How do you decide which parts of history to invite into a contemporary space?

For me, it’s rarely a conscious decision about which parts of history to include — it’s more about an emotional pull toward a particular object. Often there’s a small corner or vignette in the home that’s been sitting quietly in the back of my mind, waiting for the right piece to find it. Then, while travelling or sourcing, I’ll come across something that feels like it was always meant for that spot — a little moment of recognition.

I’ve always believed that the objects in a home should tell your story; they’re an exhibition of your life. History, to me, should live naturally within an interior — each piece carrying a trace of where it came from, what it evokes, and how it connects to your own memories. I love a contemporary space because it provides that calm, gallery-like backdrop — a pared-back canvas that allows those storied objects to truly shine.

Every designer has one object that anchors the whole room. What piece holds the emotional centre of this home for you?

I’ve been racking my brain trying to think of one object that truly anchors the room, but I don’t think there is just one. For me, it’s more about a series of small pieces in each space little focal points that draw the eye and create rhythm throughout the home. I like setting up vignettes, almost like a showroom, rather than a typical interior. A few of my special pieces include an autographed photograph of Bob Dylan, an original Hans Arp lithograph, a set of green champagne coupes, a 1940s Japanese ceramic vase burnt in a fire, a rare 1960s Scandinavian backgammon board, and my collection of first-edition architecture books. It’s these smaller moments that guide how I place and layer everything else — making one the hero and letting the surrounding details lead your eye toward it.

What role does imperfection play in your process – the worn edge of timber, the uneven glaze of a ceramic – those human traces that make a room feel lived in?

Imperfection is everything to me. There’s a famous, perhaps overused, quote by Leonard Cohen that’s always resonated: “There’s a crack in everything — that’s how the light gets in.” Most of my life choices have been guided by that sentiment. To me, imperfection reveals the human element — the touch of the maker, the trace of a former owner, even something as small as a century-old price sticker left on the back of a piece. Those little details are often the very reason I’m drawn to an object in the first place. 

Imperfection, though, is about balance. Every piece can carry its own marks of time, but too many with the same material or level of wear can make a space feel unresolved, even careless. I believe in celebrating the character within each object, and when something truly is beyond repair, I try to find another use for it. That process often leads to unexpected design ideas or new ways of seeing the object altogether.

The dining area feels almost like a still life – a composition of texture, tone, and light. How do you balance the instinctive with the intentional when styling a space?

The dining space I think you’re referencing is the more informal one, and it’s one of my favourite areas in the house. When I first bought the home, what’s now a set of open shelves was once a solid wall that blocked the natural light and obscured the beautiful original double-height fluted glass front door. I wanted to celebrate that rediscovered light, and the result was an open display of my most loved ceramics and rock collections.

The intentional part was creating that moment; the instinctive came later, in the years spent watching the light dance through the room, across those small details, and in the slow, evolving process of collecting the objects that now live there. I do tend to rearrange things from time to time, but only when something feels out of place. Some pieces seem to find their perfect spot, and stay there for years.

You often source from Europe and Morocco. Is there a moment from one of those trips – a market stall, a found object – that changed how you see materials or design?

Definitely. I used to associate tapestry and weaving, especially those with more traditional, motif-based designs with the bad décor of the ’80s and ’90s homes I grew up around. I never had a particular love for them, apart from the modernist works of designers like Eileen Gray. But during my travels through Morocco, learning about the deep history of villages and their storytelling through different weaving styles completely changed my perspective.

After spending more time travelling across Europe, my appreciation for a range of styles and eras has only deepened. I now often find myself heading straight to the brocantes and markets in search of them. A complete convert, I’ve gone from walking over them to hanging them — admiring them as art rather than simply using them underfoot.

Renovating your family home must have brought a different kind of pressure – how did you create a space that feels both deeply designed and genuinely livable?

The bones of this house really encourage a liveable sensibility, through its hard-wearing material base and even in its original name, ‘Basecamp’, which still adorns the entrance door. When approaching the design intervention to the home, the decision to keep this was less a choice and more mandatory — I’m a slight bull in a china shop, and so is my five-year-old son. As a small family, we are deeply creative, so for me, furniture needs not to be precious. Especially table tops and surface choices (and most others) were made with the knowledge that they would patina over time.

Ultimately, I love a home to feel lived in — that’s the ultimate goal for me: lived in, yet not a barnyard. As the client, my approach was to celebrate my different collections of objects, art, books, music paraphernalia, and many, many rocks. The intent was for the house to be a display — with objects raised off the floor and furniture displayed sparingly to accommodate this, creating little still lifes in abundance.

There’s a cinematic quality to the light in this house – filtered, soft, deliberate. How does light guide your decisions when shaping a space?

Given my background in interior and spatial design, this is always at the forefront of my design decisions. I am also very sensitive to light — it seriously affects my mood (as I believe it does everyone). I grew up in a home with a quirky mother; she didn’t feel the need for ceiling lights in the house, and I think (without realising it until now) I’ve carried this quirk on.

For one, I believe that low lighting makes a space feel warmer and cosier, but it also seems to make the ceilings feel as though they’re somewhere above, giving a sense of height in a sort of backwards way. When I do use ceiling lights (because I’m not completely nuts), I try to use them sparingly and with the direct purpose of framing a moment. Otherwise, I’m a big fan of using vintage lighting — so anywhere I can add them, I do. Vintage lighting is a really easy way to introduce added warmth to your lighting scheme or interior. My favourite piece in my home is the Temde Leuchten pendant above the formal dining area; I love the materials and the way they create dynamic shadows.

If your home had a soundtrack – the sounds of morning light or late-night quiet – what would we hear?

Well, always and forever, my love for The Rolling Stones blares high. I truly believe there’s a Stones song for any place and any time. When I’m sitting late at night with friends in my living room — timber ceiling above, low light, fire blazing, wine pouring — my song of choice would be “Heaven” from the studio album Tattoo You (1981). I like to think of it as the perfect song to walk into a smoky room to — it just accompanies you.

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Each year the sales only eclipse themselves and with more people decorating their homes ahead of the new year and festive season, we know that Black Friday deals will bigger than ever as far as homewares are concerned, with labels and brands across Australia teasing larger-than-life discounts. So as we turn our attention to the four walls around us, here at RUSSH we’re rounding up the best places to go to make your homeware dreams a reality. We’re talking the creme de la creme in sheets, cushions, vases, furniture, decorations – you name it.

Best Black Friday homewares sales in 2025

Cookware: Save over 35% on cookware.Kitchen Tools: Save 15% on kitchen tools.Tableware: “Save up to 20% on tableware”Bundles: “Save over 35% on bundles”Live now2 Dec 2025Bonnie and Neil20-30% Off Sitewide14 Nov 20252 Dec 2025FitstopFinish the year strong with Fitstop’s biggest sale yet. New members can secure unlimited training for $99 unlocking performance-based sessions & expert strength coaching.24 Nov 202530 Nov 2025KitchenAidSave up to 30% on our Black Friday Sale12 Nov 2025Limited timeEvaEva’s Biggest Sale of the Year!10 Nov 20252 Dec 2025NanoleafUp to 30% off Nanoleaf favouritesLive nowLimited timeArmadilloThe Signature Sale – Up to 60% off13 Nov 20251 Dec 2025NormalSURVEY = $50 OFF + VIP EARLY ACCESSComplete Normal’s Sex Ed Survey to get $50 off immediately, plus exclusive early access to the Black Friday Sale from 18–27 November.Then, enjoy 30% off site-wide + free shipping on orders over $100.18 Nov 20251 Dec 2025Everlasting Candle CoBuy one set, get one set 50% off. Code: BOGO5028 Nov 20251 Dec 2025Hommey25% off everything19 Nov 2025Limited timeThe OodieThe Oodie’s Black Friday Sale Is Your Secret To Stress-Free Holiday Gift Shopping e & You Could Win $50K!3 Nov 20252 Dec 2025Miss Amaraup-to 50% off all rugs3 Nov 20259 Nov 2025Flamingo EstateGet 20% off sitewide25 Nov 20252 Dec 2025MOCKAUp to 50% off selected furniture range4 Nov 20258 Dec 2025DoubleSpend & Save – Site-wideSpend $750, Take an Extra 10% off your orderSpend $1,500, TAE 15%Spend $3,000, TAE 20%Spend $4,000, TAE 25%4 Nov 20251 Dec 2025July LuggageSave $50 when they spend $400Save $120 when they spend $800Save $240 when they spend $1,200Live now1 Dec 2025Milk & SugarUp to 35% off sitewideLive nowLimited timeAntler LuggageUp to 50% Logo Stripe, Gloss Stripe & other core products7 Nov 202516 Nov 2025Linen HouseUp to 70% off almost everything10 Nov 20253 Dec 2025KeepCupUp to 60% off sitewide, last chance for limited edition styles and colourways.25 Nov 20251 Dec 2025Rachel DonathOnly sale event of the year coming soon.25 Nov 2025Limited timeIN BEDOur biggest sale of the year. Save up to 50% off30 Oct 2025Limited timeMonosSitewide 25% off sale6 Nov 20252 Dec 2025Seed & SproutSave up to 30% off bestselling Kitchenware, Lunchware & Pantry this Black Friday10 Nov 20251 Dec 2025NinjaUp to $200 off top-rated appliances plus a series of exclusive daily deals13 Nov 20251 Dec 2025Roborock AUSavings of up to $1,300 on leading models.Live nowLimited timeHoselinkUp to 50% off site-wide7 Nov 20251 Dec 2025DIS-LOYALTYUp to 40% off 80+ hotels worldwideLive now3 Dec 2025Lozi and Gabe20% off sitewide19 Nov 20252 Dec 2025Ashley & Co.20% off all top up refill products26 Nov 20252 Dec 2025

On a shopping roll? Get a better understanding of how Black Friday originated, or even sink your teeth into our shopping guide to all the best Black Friday sales on the day. We’ll also have dedicated guides to the best Black Friday fashion sales and the best Black Friday beauty sales to make sure your well informed this sale season.

If you’re an organised queen, we’ve done the digging and have a plethora of Christmas gift guides to ensure you’re named the best gift giver in all the lands.

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One such trend that has emerged off the back of this return to an energised aesthetic is the addition of a bold pop of colour – in particular, blue. As we scan through some of our favourite interiors, it’s clear, adding a pop of blue is the mood du jour. Bold, effervescent and soothing, it’s a new way to add life and vibrancy to any space without having to completely change the essence of a room.

Of course, we have come with proof. Below, you’ll find some of the coolest interiors (and coolest Instagram accounts we think you should follow) that are absolutely making the case to add a burst of blue into your interiors.

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German architecture, be it Bauhaus or Baroque, strike something deep inside us. From the cavernous high ceilings of heritage Berlin apartments, to the cosy beauty and smart design of Hamburg, all the way to the pastoral-chic warmth you can find in Cologne. All with wooden floors of course.

You may have no plans to put down roots in Munich or Dusseldorf. But that doesn’t mean you can’t emulate those cities in your own living spaces. Below, find a list of our favourite Instagram accounts for German interior inspiration, whether their owners are from Hamburg, Berlin or Cologne.

Isis Maria Niedecken

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Pauline Deckert

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Ranya

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Nike Van Dinther

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Theresa Gross

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Theodora Melnik

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Charlie Lemon

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San Snova

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Alice Huynh

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Green Is Not My Thing

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Here, Ferraris invites us into the space, and shares the inspiration behind the home she created with her husband.

The garden is such a unique “room” of the house – how did designing it differ from renovating an interior space?

Unlike most rooms in the house, the garden needed to be a bit of a chameleon. We host a lot of parties and events, and the garden often transforms into a space with a fully serviced bar or a long dining table. It had to look beautiful in its everyday state, with an outdoor lounge chair – yet be able to shift at a moment’s notice and still function seamlessly.

What was the biggest source of inspiration for the garden – were there particular landscapes, travels, or moods that shaped it?

We both love a European garden, drawing inspiration from the Jardin du Luxembourg to the Borghese Gardens, and all the little courtyard gardens in between. Nathan pleached the magnolias to give them more scale and a sense of grandeur, allowing guests to really nestle into the space. We chose plants that changes with the seasons, deciduous pear trees, Boston Ivy for seasonal colour and a mix of various perennials – keeping you invested as you watch the transformation from winter to spring, summer to autumn. Nathan sourced antique Anduze pots from France, and I pushed for pavers divided by mondo grass, like those you see in the courtyards of European hotels.

How did you and your husband collaborate on this project?

My husband is a landscape designer, so he brought all the knowledge and technical skill. I knew the space needed to be both versatile and beautiful. With a (mostly) shared vision and Nathan’s guidance, plus his patience with some of my wilder ideas – we got there in the end.

Were there any unexpected challenges or joyful surprises that came up in the garden’s creation?

At the front of the terrace, we discovered beautiful original cathedral-sized sandstone beneath the rendered and tiled stairs. After some arduous jackhammering and chiselling, we restored it to its original state – and thankfully, there weren’t too many challenges just one near miss of the gas main on my behalf.

The garden feels like a natural extension of the home – how did you approach the connection between inside and outside?

It was a rather seamless connection – the original footprint of the house already lent itself to a strong relationship between the two. Many terraces, when renovated, remove the courtyard that opens off the dining room, but we felt it was vital for the flow of the house and its connection to nature to keep it.

As with the banquette nook, I designed the seating to wrap around the room and face into the courtyard and garden, giving it a natural flow from indoors to out.

You designed the interiors while your husband led the landscape – how did those two design languages speak to one another across the whole project?

Across the entire project, house and garden – we knew we wanted a distinctly European influence, informed by our travels. We aimed for little pockets that felt like a French bistro, an Italian courtyard, a hotel bathroom, or a Tuscan villa. From plant choices to paint colours, we wanted the home to feel transportive, like stepping into another world.

The home has such a calm yet character-rich aesthetic – what words would you use to describe the overall “vibe” of your Paddington terrace now?

Elegant, romantic, and warm.

What role did art and objects play in shaping the interiors – were there pieces that became starting points for a room?

The only piece that was a starting point – was our couch in the formal lounge room. I found it at an auction in Bowral, designed by interior architect Iain Halliday and built for the Packer family. It’s covered in vintage Japanese silk with heavy feather-down cushions. I measured the room before we bought the house to make sure it would fit!

It’s such a solid, beautiful piece, and I can’t wait to see the different iterations it will take on as we reupholster it over the years.

How did you approach creating a home that feels both functional for everyday life and inspiring as a designed space?

If possible, I think it’s best to live in a house for a while and let it inform you. We lived here for a year before renovating, which made it clear we needed more storage. We closed in some of the void beneath the stairs, which gave us a huge amount of extra storage, while still leaving room for a full bar – the perfect balance between functional and inspiring.

Paddington terraces carry so much history and charm – how did you balance respecting the heritage bones with creating a fresh, modern space?

By listening to the house and aiming for a renovation that was sensitive to its heritage yet contemporary in execution, a pastiche of old and new. The cabochon tiles are a nod to its history; the fully integrated appliances bring a modern touch.

Was there anything (art, soft furnishings etc.) that you brought from your previous home into this one? And why?

Our last apartment in Darlinghurst was much more contemporary and minimalist, so many of the furnishings didn’t suit the heritage style we were aiming for. Most of the furniture was sold or given away, but all of our art collection came with us.

If the house could host a dinner party tomorrow, what’s the vibe – who’s at the table, what’s being served, what music is playing?

As we’re now in spring, I’d do a full spring menu: martinis in the courtyard, a string quartet in the garden, canapés of crisp polenta with baccalà, followed by ravioli with fresh peas, ricotta, and parmesan. A table full of family and friends, lots of laughter, good wine – a sgroppino and maybe even a dance for dessert.

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As we become more and more obsessed with creating our perfect space – an environment that not only best represents us, but is equally as inviting to others – there’s been a rise in interior inspiration circling the Internet. And certainly some of the most enviable spaces are fresh from the balconies of Paris.

Ornate, elegant and yet effortless, French-girl interior style is an enviable look – but actually rather easy to achieve. If you’re looking to create Parisian-inspired haven of your very own, here’s how to do it.

Start with a blank canvas

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If you have a habit of scrolling through French interior inspiration as much as I do, you’ll notice that these spaces all start with a blank canvas. You won’t find any purple paints or wall paper. French apartments always begin with white walls. Giving your place a lick of white paint is your first step to the French interior of your dreams. If you’re renting, try and choose a place with lighter coloured walls – luckily, white is low maintenance, so most rentals will have white walls.

Always have a big, gilded mirror

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A French-girl staple, you’ll see large statement mirrors in living rooms or bedrooms of the most covetable French interiors. It’s an instant way to add flair and personality into your space, the perfect addition to a clean white wall. Your can hang these, or set them straight on the floor for an undone look.

Don’t be afraid of coloured or statement furniture

While the walls are white, the furniture is not. Take a note from Kym Ellery’s Parisian home and don’t be afraid to play with coloured furniture – just keep it muted. Think burgundy, cream, olive and rust, nothing too bright. Just enough to give your space some character. Don’t be scared. Adding simple pieces like faded red dining chairs or a cream marble coffee table or an olive lounge will add instant French flair.

Wooden floors are a must

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The one thing you will never find in a French apartment is carpet. Floorboards are superior to carpet in every way, and you can make the switch quite affordably these days. Bamboo flooring looks just like normal wood only less than half the price and far more environmentally sustainable. Wood-look vinyl is even more affordable than bamboo. But if you want to go all out, try oak parquetry. Nothing looks more quintessentially French than light-toned parquetry flooring.

If you’re renting and not able to rip up your floors, try looking for an apartment with wood flooring already. It’s easier to clean and you won’t need to worry about losing your bond over an accidental red wine spill.

Don’t match your woods

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One thing you’ll notice in many French interiors is that no one seems to be too fussy about matching their woods. You’ll see wooden stools, tall boys and floors all in different shades. It should look messy, but it doesn’t. It’s all about choosing pieces with character and matching the essence and spirit of your furniture, not the colour. Mismatched woods make a space feel warm and homely. Just make sure you’re sticking to roughly the same aesthetic – modern with modern, mid-century with mid-century and so on.

Nothing should be too perfect

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French homes do not look like picture-perfect museums. Everything is neat but undone. Don’t arrange things too perfectly. Embrace mismatched vases and trays of knick knacks. Bookshelves are for books, tables are for flowers. Allowing your space to look a little lived in is key. If you’re a minimalist, that’s fine too, but don’t be too perfect in the way you arrange the pieces that you do have on display.

Embrace flowers and greenery with open arms

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If you scroll through all the photos in this list, you’ll see flowers or greenery in every single space. Plants bring life and warmth into your home, they’re an essential for any French-inspired interior. If you find fresh flowers are too extravagant for everyday, there are some wonderful dried flowers you can get. They’ll last you for years. Or add a few house plants instead. Just remember not to arrange them too perfectly.

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Whether you’re currently in the process of redecorating your home, or are simply looking to liven your feed with a daily dose of aspirational interiors, we’ve rounded up a list of our favourite and best interior designers to follow on Instagram.

1. Kelly Wearstler

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Kelly Wearstler is not your average interior designer. If you have dreams of minimalism and conventional styling, she is not your girl. Which arguably, makes her style that much more intriguing. Provocative, unique, and multi-layered, her Instagram account is an overload of colour, form and texture; resulting in spaces that are unlike anything you have seen before. If you’re looking for the inspiration or encouragement to branch out with your interior style, you need to follow Wearstler.

2. Steve Cordony

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Even if you don’t know the name Steve Cordony, there’s no question that you would have come across his gorgeous Orange-based farmhouse during your Instagram travels. While many people were preoccupied with creating and styling ultra-modern homes, Cordony made us fall in love with classic, estate living all over again. His feed is a mix of refined elegance – the right amount of navy blue and gold accents that bring a white-washed wall to life. If you’re looking for inspiration to move out of the big smoke, Cordony is one of the best interior designers to follow on Instagram right now.

3. Tamsin Johnson

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Australian interior designer Tamsin Johnson is the hallmark for unique, eclectic but well-balanced styling. Her work brings together a contrast in scale – whether that be through the bold use of art or the sculptural nature of the furniture pieces she selects. The child of an antiques dealer, Johnson’s Instagram is filled with examples of how antiques, colour, and a touch of quirkiness can be combined to create a unique, but equally refined space.

4. Elisabeth Heier

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Based in Oslo, Elisabeth Heier’s Instagram account is Scandinavian design in all its forms. Think clean lines, clutter-free shelves and plenty of white linen. If you want to learn how to decorate your home in a minimalist way that also has impact, her page is the account for you. Besides, who doesn’t love simple elegance – especially when it’s in the form of floating oak kitchen benches and unique leather occasional chairs.

5. Emily Henderson

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As an interior designer, Emily Henderson’s Instagram page offers up an idyllic mix of retro and modern. If your taste in interiors tends to lean more towards mid-century furniture, complimented by healthy print accents and notes of timber; look no further. If you have been hesitant about adding too much colour into your home, her pictures will certainly convince you to paint that feature wall you have been putting off.

6. Ariel Ashe and Reinaldo Leandro

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Widely considered the golden couple of interior design, Ariel Ashe and Reinaldo Leandro – the founders of  Ashe + Leandro – are a must follow. The pair are known for their approach to modern luxury – one that prioritises comfort, function and a unique sense of style. Their Instagram account is an overflowing portfolio of inspiration, curated to perfection and making them one of the best interior designers to follow.

7. Alyssa Kapito

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When you land on Alyssa Kapito’s Instagram page, you are greeted with airy, tailored, inviting rooms and spaces that look like they should belong in a magazine. Probably, because they do. Always sophisticated and never too over the top, she is a master at making the most of natural lighting and using it to the space’s advantage. If you’re wanting to create your dream apartment reminiscent of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, take you design notes from Kapito.

8. Three Birds Renovations

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The women behind Three Birds Renovations are renowned for their ability to transform homes and spaces. Although their focus also stretches into the realm of structural, this trio certainly know how to decorate a home. Specialising in creating the kind of home every Australian wishes they could spend their Christmas holiday lounging around in; you can expect plenty of crisp, white spaces with accents of colour and light timbers. One look at their Instagram and you’ll be instantly transported.

9. Phoebe Nicol

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It only makes sense that Phoebe Nicol is one of the best interior designers to follow on Instagram. An interior architect by trade and the co-owner of The Vault – one of the most coveted antique stores in Sydney – it’s fair to say that a quick scroll through her account will give you a healthy dose of inspiration. Her style can be best described as elevated minimalism; which means you can expect to see plenty of clean, fresh spaces that feature an unparalleled attention to detail.

10. Alexandra Ponting

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Alexandra Ponting, the Sydney-based interior designer behind AP Design House, grounds her design philosophy in an effortless balance of comfort and beauty. She works specifically with form, light and texture to create spaces that are unique while still remaining timeless and elegant. Her Instagram page is filled with a mix of her own work and images of places and homes from across the globe – providing a worldly source of unbridled warmth and inspiration.

11. Akin Atelier

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Unlike most of the accounts on this list, Akin Atelier is actually a spatial communications practice comprised of architects, interior designers and strategists, led by founding director, Kelvin Ho. So, when you press follow on the company’s dreamy Instagram page, you know you’re going to get inspiration from all angles. In addition to the residential spaces Akin Atelier creates, they also focus on retail and hospitality – including Totti’s in Bondi.

12. Arent & Pyke

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Juliette Arent and Sarah-Jane Pyke are the founders behind Arent & Pyke – the Surry Hills design studio that seamlessly blends contemporary style with art deco and mid-century touches. The studio’s Instagram account is filled with a variety of spaces suited to different interior styles; so you’ll never be short of inspiration that speaks to your taste.

13. Where I Would Like To Read

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While she’s not n interior designer per say – this Instagram account is a carefully curated selection of delectably soothing interiors that make you think “I would like to read there”. From cosy fireside nooks, to spacious, light-filled libraries – you’ll find a myriad of interiors inspiration for just about every room of the house. And if you like to read as much as we do, making your space curl-up-with-a-book friendly is an important pillar of your approach to interior design.

14. YELLOW by Emily Farrell

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This Instagram account for Emily Farrell’s interior design studio based out of Ontario, Canada is gorgeously appointed with intimate photographs that capture the details – textures, fittings, lighting – about their designed spaces. Designing spaces around the intentions of gathering and rest, the studio leans into wabi-sabi aesthetics – earthy tones and materials, minimalist lines and ceramic touches.

15. The Local Project

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Australia’s own The Local Project showcases some of the country’s premium builds and renovations – from stunning architecturally genius new homes to carefully restored heritage buildings. Through their lens, get unprecedented access to the inside of these homes, and hear from the architects and designers who helped to curate them.

16. Flack Studio

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If you’re as obsessed with the interiors of Troye Sivan’s Melbourne home or Sydney’s Ace Hotel as we are, then you’ve probably heard of Flack Studio. The award-winning Fitzroy-based interior design studio have already carved out prime real estate for themselves in world of interiors – and are known for their expert use of colours, avant-garde lighting sculptures, and intricate marbles. Burgundy carpets? Akari light sculptures? It’s a yes from us.

17. YSG Studio

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Another Australian home we’re desperately obsessed with is that of Hamish Blake and Zoe Foster-Blake’s Sydney home. The formidable designer behind their bold and whimsical space was YSG Studio’s principla Yasmine Ghoniem. Ghoniem’s design philosophy leans into the weird and wonderful – mixing and layering old and new to create textural, colourful havens. If you’re looking for interior design inspiration on Instagram that’s a little more playful and outside-of-the-box, this is the account to peruse.

18. Clements Design

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The creative minds behind another of our favourite Architectural Digest-featured homes are mother-and-son duo Kathleen and Tommy Clements of Clements Design – the interiors experts behind Kendall Jenner’s sprawling Los Angeles home. For the Clements’, many of their homes are simply backdrops to feature clients’ jaw-dropping art collections, their pared-back rooms offering a more cosy and comfortable approach to fine living. For them, a well-designed space offers an understated elegance, easy glamour and Zen-like simplicity.

19. Kerrie-Ann Jones

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Jones is one of Australia’s leading interior designers for that elevated, minimal, but still soulful look. She just released her debut book, Curated Style, and is even hosting a ‘Masterclass’ session in Bondi next month for those looking to take their love of interiors from URL to IRL.

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