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Laya Villas | By @comma_projects & @teakprojectsandco. Layered in a neutral colour palette and carved with organic curves, this home is an interplay of subtle contours against textured Moroccan tiles and Turkish marble.

I love how that beautiful marble mimics the nearby sand and ocean.

Laya Villas, Gold Coast, Queensland
Interior Design by @comma_projects @teakprojectsandco
Building Design by @jaysonpatedesign
Photography by @brockb_

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Curved Attic, Valencia, Spain | By @destudio.es. Exposed concrete, warm natural timber and a soft neutral palette create a home that feels calm, sculptural and timeless.

And then there’s the unexpected hero… a striking black spiral staircase! Sometimes it’s one bold architectural element that transforms an interior to something unforgettable.

Architecture and interior design by @destudio.es
Photography by @david_zarzoso

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Our Weetangera project layers white joinery with soft oak cabinetry, warm brass accents and lightly veined stone. The polished concrete floor grounds the space, adding warmth, texture and durability.

A restrained palette, thoughtfully detailed, that speaks to a more understated kind of luxury.

Ralph’s House - Weetangera Residence
Interior design by @studioblackinteriors
Build by @classicconstructions
Architecture by Dean Kensit @oztalarchitects
Photography by @mr_adam_mcgrath

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Our Dew Fall House ensuite is a serene sanctuary, where luxury meets tranquility. A Carrara marble stone benchtop and feature tiles are complemented by warm bronze fixtures. Understated luxury.

Interior design by @studioblackinteriors
Built by @rep_building
Photography by @mr_adam_mcgrath

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Cape Schanck | By @studio_goss. Sitting on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, this family home is a minimalist’s dream. Effortless, from the interior to the exterior. Textured finishes of brick, render, terrazzo and concrete meet blackbutt timber and soft linens.

Cape Schanck House, Victoria
Architecture, interior design and styling by @studio_goss
Photography by @willem_dirk

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Buying furniture is expensive. Buying it twice is even more expensive.

One of the biggest mistakes I see homeowners make is choosing furniture based on how it looks in the showroom, rather than how it’s made, how it will wear over time, and whether it truly suits the way they live.

Quality furniture isn’t always about spending more. It’s about knowing what to look for before you invest.

In my latest article, I share the key things I consider when selecting furniture for clients, from construction and materials to comfort, proportions and longevity, so you can make confident decisions that you’ll still love years from now.

The article is featured in this week’s Canberra Weekly and is also available on the Studio Black Journal via link in story or bio.

I’d love to know… what’s the best furniture purchase you’ve ever made?

Deakin Studio
Interior design by @studioblackinteriors
Photo by @mr_adam_mcgrath

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For this custom home in Campbell, the goal wasn’t simply to create a beautiful interior. It was to design a home that feels calm, welcoming and deeply connected to the way this family lives.

A layered palette of natural stone, warm timber, textured brick and concrete creates depth without overwhelming the space.

Soft, earthy tones bring warmth and serenity, while carefully considered materials ensure the home will feel just as timeless in twenty years as it does today.

When every finish works together, the result is more than a cohesive palette. It becomes a home that feels effortless to live in, where each room flows naturally into the next and every detail has purpose.

This is where great design begins. Long before construction, with thoughtful decisions that shape how a home will look, feel and function for years to come.

Campbell Residence
Interior design by @studioblackinteriors
Architecture by @dna_architects
Build by Elevated Build.

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Lambilliotte, Belgium | By @nathaliedeboel. For those that love a mix of classic and contemporary style. A combination of dark and light finishes, including walnut-veneer cabinetry, white stone bench tops, oak chevron floors and soft gentle curves.

Interior design by @nathaliedeboel
Photography by @cafeine

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Wheelers Hill Residence | By @matyasarchitects. Matyas Architects have used a raw and natural palette for this home that embraces warmth through materials of stone, timber and handmade bricks.

These tactile and textural elements create a welcoming and calm space. The stone masonry walls and that cladded timber ceiling are my favourite design elements, requiring such craftsmanship to execute.

Architecture and interior design by @matyasarchitects
Photography by @alex_reinders

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In our Weetangra project, linear bricks introduce subtle texture and rhythm, creating interest without competing with the rest of the palette.

It’s a simple material, but used with intention, it completely changes how the room feels.

Proof that good design isn’t about doing more. It’s about choosing the right finishes, and using them well.

Ralph’s House | Weetangra Residence
Interior design by @studioblackinteriors
Build by @classicconstructions
Architecture by @oztalarchitects
Photography by @mr_adam_mcgrath

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Tone on tone bathrooms look simple at first glance, but getting them right takes intention. For our Reid ensuite, the key was creating interest without disrupting the feeling of calm.

If you want a refined, timeless palette, focus on variation in form rather than variation in colour. Here’s where to start.

✔️Use one dominant tone across your tiles, stone and paint.
✔️Keep the colour consistent so the room feels calm.
✔️Add depth through shape. Think a mix of square tiles, soft curves or a vertical stack tile pattern.
✔️Refine the joinery. A subtle texture or a profiled joinery style creates subtle contrast without pulling focus.
✔️Keep fixtures understated so the palette stays cohesive.
✔️Bring in warmth with lighting. Soft ambient light elevates a neutral scheme and makes the tone on tone look intentional.

This approach keeps the space sophisticated while still feeling layered. When your tones match, every detail matters.

Reid Residence
Interior design by @studioblackinteriors
Build by @papasprojectsact
Joinery by @madejoinery
Architecture by @thursday_architecture
Photography by @mr_adam_mcgrath

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Osborne Residence | By @mancinimade. Informed by European and rural Japanese homes, this home has a simplified and bold palette of dark timber veneer, grey stone, concrete and blonde oak floors. Sleek and sophisticated.

Architecture by @b.e_architecture
Design and build @mancinimade
Photography by @timothykaye

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Warm golden tones bring a sense of calm and touch of luxury to our Green Street bathroom. From the timber vanity to the brass tapware and tonal tiles, every detail was chosen to create a space that feels warm and inviting.

Designing a bathroom takes more than just good style, there are over 30 design decisions to make. It’s the thoughtful layering of each element that transforms your bathroom into a space you’ll truly love.

When you work with Studio Black every detail is considered.

Green Street Residence
Interior design by @studioblackinteriors
Build by @estateconstructions
Building design by @designerdrafting
Joinery by @neat.kitchens
Photography by @mr_adam_mcgrath

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In our Googong kitchen, the stone is the focal point of the entire space.

Formed over thousands of years, natural stone brings a depth, movement and individuality that is hard to replicate.

Every vein, texture and variation tells its own story, creating a kitchen that feels both timeless and unique.

Beautiful, durable and made to be lived with, it’s a material that elevates even the simplest everyday moments.

Googong Sunset Residence
Interior design by @studioblackinteriors
Joinery by @pioneerkitchenscanberra
Build by @nappoconstructions
Building design by @studio56_building_design
Photoshoot styling by @clayinteriorsau
Photography by @kaseyfunnellphotography

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It’s those small, considered details that give a home soul and make it feel deeply personal to the people who live there.

For our Malua Bay project, layers of texture, craftsmanship and history were woven together.

Locally salvaged timber, delicate marble finger tiles, leather and hand-blown glass lighting sit alongside authentic heritage marine elements, including solid brass rotary switches and original ship bulkheads salvaged from decommissioned vessels.

Many of these pieces were carefully collected and curated by the owners over many years. Subtly integrated throughout the interiors, these details quietly reinforce the home’s connection to the sea and reflect the family’s enduring maritime ties.

Malua Bay Beach House
Interior design by @studioblackinteriors
Architecture by @adhamipender
Build by Law Builders
Photography by Tim Taplin @shelterdesignstudio_

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Weekend holiday dreaming. Maitland Bay House | By @studio__bright. Located on the central coast of NSW, next to Boudii National Park, this home has spectacular views down to Maitland Bay and surrounding native bushland.

Architecture and interior design by @studio__bright
Photography by @arorygardiner

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Making an entrance. Kooringal Lodge | by @our.next.project. The use of dark crazy pavers flows from the exterior to the interior. Paired with dark rendered walls and timber cladding, this is one striking entrance.

Interior design by: @our.next.project
Build by: @pjhconstructions
Building design by: @reecekeildesign
Styling by: @connectedspacestyling

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Thoughtful design begins long before you step through the front door. For our O’Connor residence, we carefully layered linear brickwork, aluminium cladding and hardwood timber battens to create a facade that feels both contemporary and inviting.

Repetition of materials, strong architectural lines and a restrained palette ensure the home feels cohesive from the street through to the interior spaces beyond.

O’Connor Residence⁣
Interiors and styling by @studioblackinteriors⁣
Building design by @n1__creative⁣
Photography by @mr_adam_mcgrath

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Brighton Cottage | By @mckimm. Soft curves, natural materials, and a mix of terrazzo and light chevron timber flooring, a home that feels timeless yet distinctly contemporary.

Architecture, interior design and build by @mckimm
Photography by @timothykaye
Styling by @karinbochnik_id

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Isaacs renovation | I do love a good makeover! This once tired home was ready for a new chapter.

The kitchen, living, dining, laundry and bathrooms have been reshaped into calm, light-filled spaces, layered with shaker-style cabinetry, handmade tiles and deep blue joinery, selected as a tribute to the client’s favourite colour.

Interior design by @studioblackinteriors
Build by @rep_building
Video by @mr_adam_mcgrath

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Sometimes it’s the smallest details that have the biggest impact.

For the walk-in robe at our Googong project, we combined warm oak joinery, curved solid brass handles, dreamy sheer curtains and textured wool carpet to create a space that feels soft, calm and inviting.

A reminder that luxury isn’t always about more. It’s often about choosing the right materials and letting them speak for themselves.

Googong Sunset Residence
Interior design by @studioblackinteriors
Joinery by @pioneerkitchenscanberra
Build by @nappoconstructions
Photoshoot styling by @clayinteriorsau
Photography by @kaseyfunnellphotography

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