Designing an interior is as much about feeling as it is function. With so many decisions to make, thoughtful inspiration from experienced designers can help shape spaces that are both beautiful and liveable.

Throughout 2025, CO-architecture shared standout house interiors from studios across Australia. These were the projects our audience returned to most, reflecting the materials, moods and spatial ideas shaping contemporary interiors today and offering inspiration for the year ahead.

Carlton Laneway House by MRTN Architects

An interior image of a warm kitchen with terracotta and timber.
Carlton Laneway House by MRTN Architects. Photography by Dave Kulesza.
An interior detail shot of a kitchen with timber veneer and terracotta tiles.
Carlton Laneway House by MRTN Architects. Photography by Dave Kulesza.
An interior of a modern bathroom with marble, green and slate tiles with a fluted glass screen.
Carlton Laneway House by MRTN Architects. Photography by Dave Kulesza.

Carlton Laneway House is both an extension to an existing terrace and a new small-footprint home, carefully placed at the rear of the site against a bluestone laneway. Instead of enlarging the existing footprint, MRTN Architects strategically positioned the additional volume to maximise usable space, natural light, and privacy. The result is a clever and contemporary response to inner-city living that makes every square metre count.⁠ ⁠

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Kent by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture

An image of the timber kitchen with a marble island bench and a timber bench for dining in the forground.
Kent by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture. Photography by Cieran Murphy.
A stylish dining room with a large timber table, polished concrete floor and designer pendants over.
Kent by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture. Photography by Cieran Murphy.
A shot of a window seat looking out to a garden courtyard with a book case which makes for the perfect place to read.
Kent by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture. Photography by Cieran Murphy.

Balancing retreat and connection in a tropical setting.⁠ ⁠Kent transforms a classic 1925 Queenslander into a layered home that offers both refuge and openness. The design by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture honours the character of the original cottage while introducing a warm, contemporary addition, blending natural materials, earthy tones, and tactile finishes inspired by the tropics. The result is a private sanctuary that stays open to light, breezes, and the rhythms of its sub-tropical surroundings.⁠

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Hemp Home by Samuel Architecture

An interior shot of the kitchen at Hemp Home showing the green cabinetry and timber veneer.
Hemp Home by Samuel Architecture. Photography by Anna Muston.
A detail shot of the island bench showing timber and green materials.
Hemp Home by Samuel Architecture. Photography by Anna Muston.
An interior shot of the kitchen at Hemp Home showing the green cabinetry and timber veneer.
Hemp Home by Samuel Architecture. Photography by Anna Muston.

Hemp Home is a fully electric, 7-star energy-rated residence by Samuel Architecture⁠ nestled in the leafy suburb of Belgrave, Victoria. Built using Australian-grown hempcrete and guided by passive solar principles, this home offers a sustainable and forward-thinking approach to contemporary living, where thermal comfort, natural materials, and low impact design come together beautifully.⁠

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Coopworth by FMD Architects

An interior shot of the bathroom showing a sunken bath in red tiles with a view out to a rural setting with sheep walking by.
Coopworth by FMD Architects. Photography by Dianna Snape.
An interior shot of the living space with plywood lined walls and ceiling and a feature fireplace.
Coopworth by FMD Architects. Photography by Dianna Snape.
Plywood lined walls and ceiling with matching kitchen joinery.
Coopworth by FMD Architects. Photography by Dianna Snape.

A country retreat shaped by land, views, and life on Bruny Island.⁠ Coopworth is a contemporary interpretation of the farmhouse, designed by FMD Architects to sit gently within Tasmania’s rural surrounds. The home speaks with its ever-changing landscape, framing views of water and mountain ranges, drawing inspiration from the weathered red lead shacks scattered across the island, and sharing its name with the Coopworth sheep who inhabit the site. ⁠

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Shadow House by Grotto Studio

An interior shot of a living space with a high ceiling and a couple sitting on the lounge with a dog on the rug.
Shadow House by Grotto Studio. Photography by Jack Lovel.
An interior shot of the bathroom with red tiles and a timber vanity.
Shadow House by Grotto Studio. Photography by Jack Lovel.
Plywood lined kitchen showing a women filling a glass with water on a concrete island bench.
Shadow House by Grotto Studio. Photography by Jack Lovel.

A home that celebrates light, texture, and daily life.⁠ “Shadow House” is an alteration and addition project by Grotto Studio that carefully balances old and new, creating a series of atmospheric spaces shaped by natural light and raw materials. The interplay of contrasting forms gives the home both depth and warmth, while fluid, open living spaces encourage effortless daily routines. ⁠

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