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How often have you been staring at a decorating dilemma at home, wishing you could teleport an interior designer to go through your moodboard? Decorators bring a fresh perspective – one suggestion could be transformative. A designer once said I had the scale wrong on a mix of tiles I had chosen, then I knew how to fix it. Having stylista Steve Cordony to visit is the same – when he casually says you need a giant rug in that spot – it's time to buy a more generous piece! Our House & Garden Modern Australian Style special asks our interiors talents to share their ideas for where to splurge and when to save, what to do with feature pieces like consoles, what colours are best for a fresh lick…

Mother and daughter duo Melissa Penfold and Isabella Walker-Smith infuse their shared love for effortless elegance throughout Australia’s interiors scene. With endless ideas to bounce off each other, the pair combine Melissa’s invaluable experience in the world of design with Isabella’s fashion and business savvy to dream up glamorous interiors with refined appeal that celebrate the joy of living. How did your decorating style evolve – was it through your early career? Melissa: Working in magazines in the ’80s with some of the world’s best designers and photographers changed the way I see things and assess a space, any space. Isabella: I don’t like the idea of furniture for life. I like change, which I think came from growing up in interiors where things were on constant rotation. Did where…

One of Australia’s premier interior designers, Greg Natale has pioneered daring choices for more than two decades. His name is equated with award-winning interiors, expertly adorned in bold patterns, glittering surfaces and luxe materials. This passion for rich materiality is extended in his collection of opulent furniture and homewares, making his globally acclaimed distinctive style available to all. Did your family home have an impact on your work in the design industry? My connection to pattern began growing up in 70s Sydney. My parents are Italian, and our suburban home had a quintessentially European application of ornate designs from wallpaper to floor tiles. The explosion of art, music and fashion in the 70s and 80s was a thrilling time to come of age for someone as design-obsessed as I am,…

Immersed in the beautiful world of interior design all her life, Charlotte Coote’s classic and contemporary looks are recognised globally. With an affinity for richly layered furnishings in a spectrum of palettes and patterns, her interiors evoke a timeless appeal without bowing to trends. Charlotte now opens her own iconic home, Marnanie, in Victoria’s Mount Macedon, for special design events. Did where you grew up or your family home have an impact on your work in the design industry? I was born in Australia but was lucky to spend my primary school years living in Ireland in a beautiful Palladian-inspired Georgian villa called Bellamont Forest. Built in 1729, it was designed by architect Sir Edward Lovett Pearce. I lived there with my interior designer father, John Coote, and my mother,…

Design aficionado and Belle style director-at-large Steve Cordony leads the events and interiors scenes with his unique aesthetic. He has long shared his signature flair from his Australian-Italian heritage with luxury brands, including Gucci, Ralph Lauren and Range Rover, as well as his magazine and social media followers, creating stunning spaces and helping others achieve the same. How did your decorating style evolve – was it through your early career? In the early years of my career I used much more black and a heavier materials palette that I have softened over time to embrace lighter, gentler and more textural and natural elements, such as abaca, linen, raw timber and rattan. I love strong graphic elements, such as steel-framed features, and swathes of marble in bathrooms and kitchens. Who have…

Modern-classic specialist Thomas Hamel is dedicated to working with clients to find their forever homes through fine design and he and his talented team complete residences across the world. These sophisticated high-end projects are injected with global influences, composing a symphony of patterns, colours and shapes to embody the client’s unique style in a calming, glamorous manner. Sum up your signature style. Is there an aesthetic or approach that runs through all your work? I like to think that no two projects or rooms we put together are alike. Rather than a “signature style”, Thomas Hamel interiors weave together special pieces, varied textures, antiques and modern finds, and often nod to different cultures, seamlessly blending and exuding a cohesive sense of beauty, balance and calm. “Cross pollination” is a term…

Renowned as one of Australia’s most prominent style influencers, Neale Whitaker’s decorated design career has seen him as editor-in-chief of Belle magazine, as well as a regular judge on TV show The Block. These experiences have bestowed him with an accumulation of knowledge from Australia’s interior design experts, giving him a charmingly eclectic personal style that draws on and appreciates all eras. Sum up your signature style. Is there an aesthetic or approach that runs through all your work? I have never really considered this, but I guess if I have a signature style it would be a mix of genres and eras. I don’t much care for interiors that rigidly follow one style. The interiors I find most visually and emotionally appealing are generally art-laden and mix contemporary with…

A longtime contributor to Belle magazine, style-setter Jean Wright has four decades of working with acclaimed designers and conceiving luxurious, glamorous interiors, bringing her invaluable perspective, reflected in refined, dynamic spaces. Jean manifests extraordinary character through elevated design, exploring shape, colour and texture. Sum up your signature style. Is there an aesthetic or approach that runs through all your work? Understated. Former Wallpaper editor-at-large Suzanne Trocmé summed up my style as ‘classic and chic’. However, when I’m styling someone’s place for photography I am in the owner’s headspace. It is all about that person and complementing their look, not about me. How did your decorating style evolve – was it through your early career? It was more from observation, curiosity and through travel, books and magazines. Although I did a…

Creating layered interiors to reflect their clients’ lifestyles, Hare + Klein is known for its distinctly collaborative design process. Led by Meryl Hare, the studio works in tandem with the desires of clients to formulate thoughtful residences that play with proportion and polished, elegant aesthetics. Each project reflects the practice’s commitment to warm and welcoming interiors, executed with excellence. Sum up your signature style. Is there an aesthetic or approach that runs through all your work? If we have a signature design style, it is in our attention to detail and in layers of texture and colour, which we build up through hard and soft surfaces. It is also in a generosity of scale that we bring to each project. I think that comfort and proportion are linked, both visually…

Guided by the principles of holistic design, Hugh-Jones Mackintosh works intimately with homeowners to ideate then execute aesthetically stunning yet effortlessly functional interiors. With renowned designers Katrina Mackintosh (pictured, left) and Justine Hugh-Jones at the helm, each project encapsulates extraordinary attention to detail in making their clients feel truly at home. Sum up your signature style. Is there an aesthetic or approach that runs through all your work? Justine: We create individual interiors that look beyond aesthetics and pursue a philosophy of reclaiming and re-integrating an element of humanity and soul into a home so it feels nostalgic and contemporary. Our style is distinguished by an immense level of comfort, combining clean lines and a beautiful palette of colours with luxurious and natural finishes. Our work is authentic and forward…

Kate Nixon’s undying passion for the home is evident in her contemporary, classic interiors and the considered offerings from her store. With an extensive career in design, styling and writing about homes, and now as a retailer, Kate believes everyone should have the opportunity to create a place they love. Her elegant spaces are made with care to ensure her beautiful aesthetics do not compromise on functionality. Sum up your signature style. Is there an aesthetic or approach that runs through all your work? Classic and comfortable, polished and practical – equally at ease with elegant entertaining and daily life. I love a layered, earthy palette that is warm and inviting, with joy in the detail. I’m always striving to capture that ‘new spirit, old soul’ feeling that you can…

As House & Garden’s resident stylist, Sophie Wilson creates luxurious, elegant spaces with a sharp attention to detail. As well as her love for all-neutral interiors, she adds textural depth through rich material palettes, injecting colour with towering florals, statement artworks and beautiful wallpaper. Her interiors are homely yet contemporary, enriched with gold accents across lighting and hardware. How did your decorating style evolve – was it through your early career? It has evolved in the course of my career, especially through seven years working at House & Garden and Belle magazines. I’ve had the privilege of being exposed to a diverse range of interior styles and trends, which has been instrumental in refining my own approach to decorating. The collaborative nature of my work and exposure to different design…