interior 63 Chadwick

A concrete staircase leads to a newly added mezzanine that contains Onur and Alix’s bathroom and a small sauna. A gloss-sealed MDF closet doubles as a headboard for the couple’s floating concrete bed. Behind the closet is the girls’ bedroom and bath.

“Opening up the view from the fields to the garden changes the way the whole flat functions,

Prior to its reconfiguration by London architecture firm Patalab, the central staircase of Satya Bhabha’s Islington flat was a “weird, liminal space,” he says. Now, painted in a blue from Dulux, the passageway is the sensuous heart of an otherwise spare and neutral interior. The chair is by Chase & Sorensen.

Reimagined by architect Lisa Breeze, this compact semidetached brick home in Melbourne was built by the client's granduncle in the 1940s and passed down through generations. While the kitchen was updated to fit a modern lifestyle, the pastel color, gentle curves, and preserved Bakelite handles are a nod to the original era.

The outdoor space includes a fire pit.

The team had a lot of discussions with the owner on the striped pattern of the Moroccan tile in the main bathroom, which makes the space feel larger and blends the green and cream palette used throughout the house.

McBride installed herringbone floors on the parlor level to make the space look larger. "The motion explodes the walls,

Neutral cream tones and a honey/chestnut vintage furniture set are the staples for a zen inspired bedroom. Calming antique artwork, twin wicker pendants, and a light green built-in wardrobe complete this open and airy bedroom.

Custom built screen walls lend privacy to an open shower and vanity from the ensuite bathroom.

Transformed refurbished dresser turned bathroom vanity. Twin sinks, black hardware, gold/black sconces and multi toned green tile are the backdrop for this signature piece.