HARBOURSIDE HAVEN

The harbour view is everything to the owners of this Sydney home (opposite), so making the most of the incredible aspect was top of their brief to interior designer Thomas Hamel. “Simplicity and textural interest were key to the outdoor area of this urban beach cottage,” says Hamel. “They’re delivered via linen and timber, creating a relaxed coastal vibe.” The Giati teak sofas were specially imported from the US and teamed with a Cavit & Co table and cushions in outdoor fabric from Ascraft, The Textile Company and Milgate. thomashamel.com

MODERN MED

“Our goal was to bring a traditional space to life with modern touches,” says Michelle Macarounas, interior designer and principal of Sydney’s Infinite Design, of this beautiful vinecovered terrace (right). She and her team brought in handmade terracotta tiles from Italy, then sourced a stone table from Parterre and teamed it with chairs from Ke-zu. “The end result is a space that’s open yet intimate; it’s my favourite spot in the home.” Infinite.design

DESIGN CENTRAL THE PERTH HOME OF EXTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANT ASCHER SMITH WRAP S AROUND A COURTYARD( LEFT) WHERE AN ORNAMENTAL GRAPE VINE PROVIDES DAPPLED SUMMER SHADE. COMFORT COMES IN THE FORM OF AN ECO OUTDOOR SOFA AND CHAIR FROM EMPIRE HOME WAR ES. A COPPERBACKED GREEN WALLIS HOME TO FERN S, EXOTIC SAND SUCCULENTS. “THE FERNS HAVE SURPRISED ME ,” SAYS A SC HER .“THEY REALLY LOVE THE WALL .” A SC HER SMITH. CO M. AU