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.

March 20, 2024

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.

March 11, 2024

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.

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Maruni: Japanese sensibility with universal relevance

Known for iconic designs like Hiroshima Armchair or SANAA Rabbit Chair, Maruni masterfully reinterprets Japanese design heritage for a global audience and contemporary context.

March 6, 2024

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.

February 23, 2024

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.

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Art you can sit on: Edra On The Rocks

The Italian brand’s creation combines comfort and creativity in one striking piece.

February 21, 2024

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.

February 19, 2024

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.

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Poliform’s new furniture collection is an ode to the elegance of nature

These four pieces combine materiality and craftsmanship to create a collection unlike any other