An eclectic and sophisticated kaleidoscope of experiences provide an entertainer’s retreat from the urban surroundings. Fuelled by the dream of two inspiring clients to create an industrial warehouse space that was to be designed around their particular needs, we went on an amazing journey that culminated in a unique and exciting result. The unusual layout is particular to the clients’ brief whereby a central courtyard is surrounded by the entertainment functions, whilst the living and bedroom spaces are located on the perimeter for access to the city and harbour views. The generous living spaces can be opened to flow seamlessly from one to the other, but can also be closed off to provide intimate, cosy areas for reflection. With the inclusion of materials such as recycled face-brick, steel, timber and concrete, the main living spaces are rich and vibrant. The bedrooms, however, have a quieter palette providing the inhabitants a variety of experiences as they move through the spaces.

Contemporary home office in Melbourne.

This Small Chicago Garage rooftop is a typical size for the city, but the new digs on this garage are like no other. With custom Molded planters by CGD, Aog grill, FireMagic fridge and accessories, Imported Porcelain tiles, IPE plank decking, Custom Steel Pergola with the look of umbrellas suspended in mid air. and now this space and has been transformed from drab to FAB!

This open kitchen, making the best use of space, features a wet bar combo coffee nook with a wine cooler and a Miele Built In Coffee machine. Nice!
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

The kitchen spills out onto the deck and the sliding glass door that was added in the master suite opens up into an exposed structure screen porch. Over all the exterior space extends the traffic flow of the interior and makes the home feel larger without adding actual square footage. Troy Thies Photography

Inspiration for an eclectic living room in Venice.

In situ features: Inspiration for this garden's contemporary colour scheme came from a rusting existent Victorian sewer vent. This now provides a focal point at the basement patio level. Trachelospermum jasminoides is trained on the basement wall frothing from a repurposed GRP egg pot also found in the garden.

This is an example of a traditional master bedroom in Philadelphia with purple walls, dark hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Photo by Andrew Hyslop
Design ideas for a small transitional backyard verandah in Louisville with decking and a roof extension.

Photo of a midcentury dining room in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Photo of a bedroom in Baltimore.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in DC Metro with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Additional square windows paired with an accent wall create an element of surprise in your master bedroom that is both aesthetically pleasing and functional. Seen in Victoria Hills, an Orlando community.

Sarah Oxby @ hampsteadgardendesign.com
Photo of a contemporary rooftop and rooftop deck in London.

Traditional White Kitchen with Copper Apron Front Sink
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and beige benchtop.

The master bathroom has radiant heating throughout the floor including the shower.
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in San Diego with dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, blue tile, green tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Design ideas for a large modern two-storey stucco house exterior in Jacksonville with a flat roof and a white roof.

Inspiration for a transitional entryway in Indianapolis.

Transitional exterior in Tampa.