In Sydney’s Drummoyne, a period apartment becomes a study in spatial ingenuity—constraints become catalysts as interior designer Jacqui Koska transforms awkward geometry into defining features.

Designed by Molecule Studio, Mini More Terrace stays within its lines to unlock flow and purpose—measured planning, tactile materiality and mindful reuse deliver a home, resolved yet lived-in.

Alessandra Smith Design reimagines a Hawthorn apartment through geometry and texture—creating interiors that honour the bond between twin sisters while also expressing their individuality.

Salmon House by True Story. is both home and sensory journey—unfolding in a series of spaces that shift from vibrant gathering places to moments of quiet retreat.

Sonelo Architects explore a thoughtful take on multigenerational coastal living on the Victoria Peninsula—where two distinct volumes are shaped by context, flexibility, and a considered sense of permanence.

Guided by ritual and inspired by the first light of day, Duet’s design for Comma Byron Bay redefines self-care through colour, texture, and form—offering a luminous space for pause and renewal.

In her third interiors book, COCOON: Creating Homes With Heart, Ali Heath celebrates spaces of retreat—including Tasmania’s Satellite Island, a remote sanctuary shaped by nature and slow living.

From colour-soaked apartments to richly layered family homes, this year’s Australian Interior Design Awards spotlight the most inspired residential spaces shaping how we live today.

Grove House by Cadence & Co is a soulful reimagining of a 1920s bungalow, where heritage meets contemporary—embracing its past and the rhythms of modern living.

A joyful reimagining by Timmins Architecture, Casa Cassata blends colour, pattern, playful details, and smart design into a warm, light-filled forever home.

Through the use of colour, bold material choices and refined spatial edits, creative director Matthew Vescovo brings a new rhythm to his 1930s Bellevue Hill apartment.

Brought to life through a remote collaboration between STILO Architecture and owner-designer Alyssa Owens, Helen Street is a layered family home where heritage, art, and nature converge with quiet intent.