We're so honoured to have six of our styling projects with some of Australia's leading interior designers, shortlisted in the 2021 Interior Design Excellence Awards. As Australia’s largest and most successful independent design awards program, it's such a thrill to be included and we wish our very talented design partners Arent & Pyke, Alexander & Co., Alexandra Kidd Design and Vitale Design, the best of luck!
All featured projects styled by STUDIO CD. See the entire IDEA shortlist HERE.
DARLEY HOUSE by ARENT & PYKE
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE CATEGORY
This traditional terrace is transformed into a jewellery box of delights that makes the heart sing with an overarching classic and timeless elegance. Clever replanning has also been delivered in spades, in both the kitchen and back half of the upper floor, where Arent & Pyke has created a gracious main bedroom and bathroom.
Photography by Anson Smart
Styled by Studio CD
SPOTTED GUM HOUSE by ALEXANDER & CO.
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE CATEGORY
Spotted Gum house is an alteration and addition to an interwar bungalow. While respecting the suburban landscape and Heritage conservation area within Artarmon, Alexander & Co. restored the street-facing façade while exploring a hidden, modern sculptural annexe at the rear, transforming this three-bedroom home into a blend of traditional and contemporary architecture.
Photography by Anson Smart
Styled by Studio CD
QUEENS PARK HOUSE ARENT & PYKE with VITALE DESIGN
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE CATEGORY
Sensitive to its century-old history, this back-to-shell renovation and extension of a Federation bungalow delights in rich materiality and delivers a relaxed contemporary ambience for a family of four. The seamless integration of old and new built elements contributes to the timeless quality of Heritage features combined with contemporary liveliness.
Photography by Anson Smart
Styled by Studio CD
ALEXANDER HOUSE by ALEXANDER & CO.
SUSTAINABILITY WORKPLACE UNDER 1000SQM CATEGORY
Alexander House is the Sydney home of Alexander & Co. where the team works and meets with clients. It is an architectural showcase aiming to challenge preconceptions of home, land, family and work, and is a prototype for exploring sustainability, carbon sequestration and environmental innovation.
Photography by Anson Smart and Russell Horton
Styled by Studio CD
LANG ROAD by ALEXANDRA KIDD DESIGN
RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR CURATION CATEGORY
Briefed to capture the spirit of India and house treasures from faraway lands, this Sydney Federation home was transformed into an exuberant space celebrating inventive colour, fabric combinations, clever antique finds and smart artworks. Having recently undergone an extensive renovation, the homeowners engaged Alexandra Kidd Design to complete the interior decoration and furnishings.
Photography by Brigid Arnott
Styled by Studio CD
HARBORD HOTEL by ALEXANDER & CO.
HOSPITALITY CATEGORY
Harbord Hotel draws influence from its rich, working-class history and Australian surf culture. Celebrating its unique, unpretentious Sydney community, this transformed pre-war pavilion now includes a ground floor front bar, Balsa restaurant, kitchen facilities, external courtyards and a refurbished original staircase to the first-floor functions/events zone with a built-out balcony.
Photography by Anson Smart
Styled by Studio CD
INGREDIENTS
Darley House – Cult Design, Conley & Co., Great Dane Furniture, Top 3 by Design, Opsis Designs, Loom Towels, Hub Furniture, Greg Natale, Humble Matter, Curatorial & Co, The Rug Establishment. Spotted Gum House – Anibou Furniture, Jardan, Spence & Lyda, Bedouin Societe Linens, Mamapapa. Queens Park House – Great Dane Furniture, Manyara Home, Planet Furniture, The DEA Store, Tigger Hall Design, Conley & Co., Utopia Art Sydney, Becker Minty. Alexander House – Studio Enti, Cult Design, Great Dane Furniture, Space Furniture, Curatorial & Co., Greg Natale, Manyara Home, Dedece, Studio Cavit, Utopia Art Sydney, Ondene, Sarah Nedovic Gaunt, Chalk Horse Gallery, Palmer and Penn, Fred International, The Rug Establishment. Lang Road – Curatorial & Co, Alana Wilson Studio, Becker Minty, Studio Cavit, Great Dane Furniture, Montmartre Store, Conley & Co., Graphis Gallery, Studio alm, Therese Hunt Artist, Utopia Art, Katherine Watson, Greg Natale, The Vault Sydney, Brett Stoneware, Opsis Designs, Studio Kate, Cosh Living. Harbord Hotel – Maison Balzac, Top 3 by Design, Sands Made, Lucy M Montgomery, Greg Natale, 506070 Shop, The DEA Store, Polite Society, Tigger Hall Design, Ash Holmes Art, Montmartre Store.