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EDITOR’S LETTER

Lady powers • Embrace feminine fortes and choose savvy investments that channel daily chic.

AWARDS • An artful alchemy of furniture, finishes and artistic elements places these 10 projects at the top of their class.

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RIGHT NOW • A suite of poppy pieces joins JRF’s timeless bentwood furniture at its luminous new space in Sydney.

Counter argument • Artists breaking down barriers.

AT FIRST SITE • Polly Harbison is setting standards by following her instincts and adopting a grounded approach to projects.

on reflection • Curvy, rectangular, circular or square, each of these looking glasses has an enchanting story to reveal.

Close UP • Robyn Lea has photographed interiors all over the world, bringing back pieces laden with memories to fill her own Melbourne home.

Stamping ground • Melissa Penfold delivers a missive on writing a keepable letter.

FRENCH LESSONS • A visit to François Motte’s converted historic home in the heart of Paris is an adventure that is chaotic and colourful yet still superbly functional.

Material whirl • High-visibility glamour for occasions when the spotlight shines on you.

Trading up • Capture hearts and minds as the winner in the best-dressed stakes.

High wattage • Virtuoso designs in the spotlight.

CHAIR woman • Holding fast to the company’s enduring ethos, creative and brand director Georgia Danos helms JRF, inspiring the design of its new Sydney showroom.

New wave • Whether embarking on intrepid forays in nature or exalting designers with the daring to change our world, Ewan McEoin – the NGV’s senior curator of contemporary art, design and architecture – likes things “the wilder the better”.

HOMES • Sumptuous materials within plus spectacular settings without adds up to a winning formula in every one of these breathtaking Australian residences.

LIGHT SWITCH • Dialling up the interior colour palette from dark to light introduced a lively, contemporary ambience to this family home in Sydney.

Putting on THE RITZ • The rich historical character of this inner Sydney terrace has been overlaid with glamorous contemporary detailing to create a home that is at once significant and luxurious.

FUN AND GAMES • With its joyful palette and brave use of forest green, this home is ground zero for good times.

BLACK MAGIC • Minimalist and monumental, every space in this seismic home was designed to have a green outdoor aspect.

HIDDEN in plain SIGHT • This Melbourne home has been given a fresh new identity with smart spatial design and cleverly concealed spaces that present as design features.

HISTORY LESSON • Informed by a European sensibility, this historic home’s voluminous classic proportions are anchored by contemporary minimalist furniture.

FINISHING touch • A beautifully restored but bare-bones home rounds out its newfound identity with a decorative flourish.

JUNGLE fever • While nearly half a hectare, this exuberant garden blends grandeur with tranquillity and a surprising intimacy at every turn.

1 DIAL D FOR DRAMA • [ Bellevue Hill ]

2 VILLAGE GREEN • [ Mt Macedon ]

3 TABLE MANNERS • [ Paddington ]

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