A Designer’s Own Home Filled with Art, Objects and Charm (House Tour)
Matt McKay, a New York‑based interior designer, opens his Chelsea loft to reveal a personal sanctuary that merges pre‑war architecture with contemporary design. The building, a 1920s cooperative, retains original plaster, wooden beams and a historic fireplace, which McKay preserves while introducing modern furnishings. The tour highlights his design philosophy: layering textures, sourcing unique pieces from travel, thrift markets and galleries, and crafting custom furniture to fit the space. Velvet, silk, linen, and mohair fabrics dominate the bedroom and living areas, while a marble‑topped dining table and bespoke chairs showcase his craftsmanship. A striking earth‑toned photograph serves as a focal point, echoing his narrative‑driven approach. McKay emphasizes storytelling, noting, “Every object has a story, and I wanted the apartment to reflect my journey.” He describes the home as a “hotel‑like retreat” that balances the city’s bustle with warmth, aided by daily walks with his dog Squid and visits to local art shows. The tour underscores a growing trend where designers curate personal spaces as brand extensions, influencing client expectations and market demand for bespoke, texture‑rich interiors.
Architect Designs One of Australia’s Most Creative Family Homes (House Tour)
The video showcases the "Play House," a row‑house renovation in Newtown, Sydney, where architects Shawn Carter and Ben Peek re‑imagined a narrow, typical terrace into a vibrant, family‑friendly residence. The project began with a modest, uninspired footprint, but the design...
An Architect’s Own Home Hidden Inside a Secret Garden (House Tour)
Architect Ron Radziner, co‑founder of Marmol Radziner, tours his own residence—Mandfil Canyon—nestled in a ten‑minute drive west of Los Angeles. The home sits in a secluded valley of native California sycamores and oaks, yet remains minutes from Santa Monica and...
How to Design a Home That Feels Like a Sanctuary with Ome Dezin (Design Masterclass)
The video is a design masterclass from Ome Design, where founders Joel and Jess walk viewers through their recently completed Kent project in Los Angeles, illustrating how to turn a house into a tranquil sanctuary. They stress that functional circulation...
An Architect’s Own Home That Took 15 Years to Complete (House Tour)
The video documents a 15‑year, owner‑architect Michael Biolcik’s transformation of his family’s home into a multi‑generational residence, merging an existing house with two new wings while preserving its historic character. The design hinges on material continuity—matching wood finishes, consistent sheen, and...
Inside a Courtyard Home That Feels Like a Private World (House Tour)
The video tours Bournian Residence, a three‑bedroom, two‑bathroom home in Strathmore, Victoria, designed by Rise Architecture for the director’s parents. The project became a personal tribute after the architect’s father passed away, shaping a sanctuary for the next phase of...
A Luxury Workspace and Members’ Lounge – The Local Project
Luxury workspace operator Eclat has opened a hospitality‑led members’ lounge in Hawthorn East, Melbourne, targeting strategists, founders, consultants and creatives. The venue is organized into three distinct zones—Bureau for focused work, Parlor for collaborative meetings, and Galerie for cultural programming—each...
An Architects Own Home Hidden in the Forest (House Tour)
Jon Gentry, co‑founder of Go’C architect, tours his self‑designed Rambler home in Indianola, Washington, a forest‑fringed, one‑story residence that blends a small‑town vibe with secluded natural setting. The house’s entry is framed by an oversized casement window that pulls the surrounding...
Zimmermann Celebrates New Chapter in Sydney – The Local Project
Zimmermann, the Sydney‑born luxury label with 110 stores worldwide, has opened a new 357‑square‑metre boutique in Westfield Sydney. Designed by long‑time partner Studio McQualter, the space blends rough‑cast concrete, handmade tiles and copper accents with marble floors and Italian terrazzo. The...
Roberto Palomba at Space for Casa Kartell – The Local Project
Roberto Palomba headed to Sydney to unveil Casa Kartell, a 450‑square‑metre installation at Space Furniture that recreates a fully furnished apartment. The exhibit demonstrates Kartell’s evolution from iconic objects to a holistic living system, highlighting new material palettes such as wood, ceramic,...
Narasiri Victoire Krungthep Kreetha by Sansiri – The Local Project
Sansiri Luxury Collection has launched Narasiri Victoire Krungthep Kreetha, a boutique estate of 94 ultra‑large residences in East Bangkok. The development blends Modern French Renaissance architecture with Versailles‑inspired details across an 11‑hectare enclave within the larger 80‑hectare Krungthep Kreetha community. Units...
Garden Terrace by Edition Office – The Local Project
Garden Terrace, designed by Edition Office, is an elevated family home on a Melbourne floodplain that uses monumental timber supports to create a sculptural undercroft. The architects integrated a dense, rainforest‑inspired landscape, collaborating with Eckersley Garden Architecture to blend native...
Bankston Extends The Streaks Range by YSG – The Local Project
Bankston has expanded its The Streaks architectural‑hardware collection with four new designs created alongside Sydney studio YSG. The additions feature two sliding‑door kits and two DDA‑compliant levers and locks, all finished in natural timber bands and a patinated bronze that...
Design By Them Comes of Age – The Local Project
Design By Them, a Sydney‑based furniture studio, celebrated its 18th anniversary with the “DBT 18TH” house‑party photographic campaign. The shoot, set in a Peter Hall‑designed mid‑century home, features 15 pieces by Australian designers, ranging from the post‑consumer‑plastic Butter stool to the...
Lost Profile Gallery by Nickolas Gurtler Office – Issue 20 Feature – The Local Project
Nickolas Gurtler Office partnered with Lost Profile Studio to convert a Brunswick warehouse into a contemplative gallery that showcases Oliver Wilcox’s lighting, furniture, and vintage pieces. The design draws on Carlo Scarpa’s Tomba Brion and the temporal motifs of Asimov’s...