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Refined yet playful; minimalist but not stark—these are the hallmarks of our favorite Australian homes. The key is taking simple details and tweaking them ever so slightly. Think: zellige tile over subway or a mix of natural materials that makes even the most pared-back room look multidimensional. We’re definitely taking notes from these calming, breezy spaces, and you might want to, as well.
If You Want to Get Better Sleep…
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Pepper in some relaxing blues, be it through linens or a framed art piece of the ocean, as seen in the Durham House. To keep stress-inducing visual clutter to a minimum, eschew a headboard—shiplap walls add enough interest as is.
If You Need to Give Your Kitchen a Facelift…
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Swap dark and dingy for light and bright. Architecture firm Robson Rak has a winning formula: sleek white cabinetry, warm wood furniture, and an angular black pendant lamp for some contrast.
If You Want to Read More…
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You need a reading nook with a view, and artist Elizabeth Barnett has the right idea. A piece of leafy art takes the place of a window (who needs ’em?), and plants add a true natural touch.
If You’re Thinking of Getting Into Color…
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Studio CD’s maximal minimalism is the way to go. Aside from the tonal pink hues, the rest of this bedroom is relatively streamlined: Clean furniture silhouettes and plenty of empty floor space strike a balance against the bold.
If You’re Ready to Invest…
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Make that statement piece a funky coffee table, like the shapely one in this Tamsin Johnson–designed living room. The Aussie creative made it the focal point of the more traditional-style living room (along with the sunny yellow sofa, which is pretty hard to overlook).
If You Aren’t Able to Renovate…
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In a rental, you can’t always disguise unsightly built-in features like wall-to-wall carpeting, but as Robson Rak proves, that doesn’t mean you have to surrender your minimalist ways. Just go contemporary in the rest of the room. Here, a no-fuss wood bed and abstract print more than make up for the eyesore floors.
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