Design Stories

We uncover the story behind the designs coming out of Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific. Every collection has more to say than what’s immediately on offer: from inspiration and material selection, to the chain of production, it’s all here on Habitus Living.

7 statement kitchen islands

Sink your teeth into the latest kitchen trends as designers unveil statement island benches that redefine traditional spaces. These eye-catching features marry functionality with artistic flair, transforming mundane kitchens into focal points that characterise the room.

5 bedrooms immersed in nature

Designers are leveraging how the natural environment incorporates diverse elements such as lighting, colour and textures to design a sensory experience tailored to the individual needs of its occupants in the bedroom – by immersing bedrooms in nature.

A less common way of living: Opening up a pre-war Singapore flat

MONOCOT’s refresh of this conservation flat includes a new courtyard, an open plan and Mid-Century Modern vibes.

Closing soon – Brent Harris retrospective at TarraWarra Museum of Art

“An overriding concern has been a return, again and again, to thinking about the human condition – the craziness we all face in our individual and collective struggles, in attempting to hold our lives together in some meaningful way,” says the artist Brent Harris, reflecting on his retrospective show.

Making a small flat beautiful for a first-time homeowner

A Singapore designer makes the most of this small home by reorganising the plan and selecting multipurpose furniture.

At Rive Roshan’s exhibition ‘Internal Reflection,’ everything is energy

Your external environment mirrors the energy aligned with your inner dialogue at Rive Roshan’s first solo exhibition in Australia, ‘Internal Reflection.’ Hosted at Gallery Sally Dan Cuthbert from February through March.

Saint Laurent Rive Droite houses history with the Eames Plywood Sculptures

The Eames Plywood Sculpture Exhibition undertakes a reverent journey back to its origins at Saint Laurent Rive Droite, in collaboration with the Eames Office.

Architecture as a creative force

At first glance, these three projects may seem completely disparate, but underpinning each of them is a creative approach that meets at the juncture of sustainable thinking, traditional techniques and modern ideas.

Architects Sarah and Richard Bryant transform this experimental mid-century architect’s home into their own

Sarah and Richard Bryant are partners in life and work at the helm of Bryant Alsop Architects. While the studio’s journey is one of adaptability, the renovation of their own family home is a reminder that good design is much like a good story – layered with history, personality and moments of unexpected beauty.