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Becky Harris 2 June 2014

Houzz Contributor. Hi there! I live in a 1940s cottage in Atlanta that I'll describe as "collected." I got into design via Landscape Architecture, which I studied at the University of Virginia.

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Whether it’s stunning contemporary architecture, just the right amount of collected/eclectic accessories in an interior, a lush landscape or charismatic bloggers full of creative ideas, the ideas below are inspiring and unique. These five homes include all of the above and more.

Sam Crawford Architects

1. A contemporary addition in Sydney
This home’s new wing was designed by Sam Crawford Architects. This open, light-filled space serves several purposes, including music room, art gallery, library and dining room.

Sam Crawford Architects

One stunning design detail in the space is this laser-cut wood panel. The design was swiped from the clients' collection of Scandinavian hand-painted ceramic tiles.

Sam Crawford Architects

Using natural light and opening up to the outdoors drove the design, which carefully considers all of the relationships between inside and out. As you can see here, doors completely open up the space to the courtyard, and the edge between the two even serves as a bench.

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Jennie Hunt

2. An eco-friendly retreat in the bush
This lovely home is in the bush on the northern outskirts of Perth. The construction is rammed earth and was designed for maximum energy efficiency.

Jennie Hunt

The living room's chalkboard wall is always changing, depending on who is visiting.

Jennie Hunt

As the home is situated near the Indian Ocean, collections of natural objects picked up on beach strolls decorate the house.

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Atypical Type A

3. A couple’s vibrant townhouse in Adelaide
Clever blogger Atypical Type A’s home is full of mid-century modern finds and clever DIY projects. In the master bedroom, the wavy lamp on the right came first, then she found the bedding that coordinated with it.

Atypical Type A

Instead of registering for a range of glass vases, salad servers and platters as wedding gifts, the couple had guests create a pool of money for them to commission a work of art from an artist whose work they loved (Danish artist Pabi).

Atypical Type A

An inviting patio provides a secluded spot for dining. It’s quite a transformation; when the couple moved in, the spot was “devoid of anything living.” They added the planters and bamboo screening, the mirror-backed iron candle sconce holder and the outdoor dining furniture, which includes curvaceous Panton chairs.

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Secret Gardens

4. A dramatic landscape design in Sydney
This site presented spectacular views and a series of challenges to landscape architecture firm The Secret Gardens of Sydney.

Secret Gardens

Connections between the terraces as well as views from inside to out were thoughtfully considered in the design of the landscape.

Secret Gardens

The site contains a series of outdoor rooms at different levels, surrounded by lush plantings and comfortable outdoor furniture. This round Dedon Orbit lounge even has a canopy you can pull up to provide shade and privacy.

A Beach Cottage

5. A beach cottage makeover in Sydney
One of our very first Houzz Tours was with Sarah, the blogger behind A Beach Cottage. While her home (and our interview format) has evolved since this interview was posted, I still love perusing her easy-breezy beach style.

A Beach Cottage

Painting a vintage trunk and suitcase white and stacking them created a quirky and functional nightstand.

Shabby-Chic Style Dining Room Traditional Dining Room

Using a simple neutral palette of white and taupe allows a range of interesting textures to stand out.

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Which of these homes is your favourite and why?

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Charnley

Wow what a suprise, just to remind me that great style is also in my own backyard. Love the rammed earth one outside of Perth. It really eptomises all I love about the bush

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juliede

Eco retreat and Beach cottage were my faves! Eco because it is earth-friendly and I love anything in the bushland. The Beach cottage was just beautiful, clean, soft, loved it.

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