Delicious Interiors with Natural Materials and Gorgeous Outdoor Spaces

Every space on this blog is carefully crafted by architects and designers, often in concert with homeowners and their own personal style. But we would not be able to feature them as we do without the help of luscious, textured, colorful photographs. The images in this post were selected from the portfolio of photographer Tom Ferguson. This Australia-based photographer has photographed many different design projects in his home projects and beyond. His photographs masterfully capture the vibrant colors of these homes that utilize large natural open spaces, plenty of greenery and modern lines. For more gorgeous photos from Tom Ferguson, check out his site.

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This interior view, with a nearly panoramic look into the garden, is from a terrace house in the Paddington area of Sydney.

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A major renovation of the interior allows this space to blend effortlessly with its outdoor area.

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These shots are taken from a renovated terrace home in Randwick that’s listed as part of that area’s State Heritage.

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The design for this bright and creative interior won the 2014 Belle/Coco Republic Residential Interior Design Award.

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That comes as no surprise when you see the lovely interiors, freshly landscaped garden area, and clean, modern look.

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This space is from a Darlinghurst Apartment, a 1915 apartment on the eastside of Sydney that was renovated.

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This lovely sunroom feature succulents, bonsai, and of course sunny views of the nature outside.

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This family home in Camperdown, Sydney, uses playful color to create a perfect family space.

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The glass bulbs inside catch the color of the outdoor pool, making the whole kitchen feel as if its underwater.

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This house also notably features a garden and exterior design from Brendan Moar, who chose the brilliant dangling plant life that overhangs the back patio.

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This gorgeous brick house was renovated to give it a much more modern look, including this sleek fireplace.

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This project, a residential home in Petersham, in Sydney’s Inner West, features incredible floor to ceiling windows.

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They slide right open into the modern deck area, making a perfect area for kits to run circles and pedal tricycles.

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Beautiful Brazilian House Built Up and Around a Tree

To create a home that blends into the natural beauty surrounding it is a challenge in itself. But to build a home that actually incorporates nature - not just in its colors and textures, but it its actual plants - is truly a feat. This residence in Brazil, covered by Casa Vogue and built by architect Alessandro Sartore, manages to do just that by allowing trees that were already growing on the plot of land to continue up and through the new structure. The results are a house that is certainly modern in its design, but also unique and deeply personal.

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The house was created for dentist and art collector Rodrigo Quadrado, a native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. When first discussing the undertaking with his architect, he specified that he did not want a house “that had a showroom face.” Despite a thorough appreciation of design and a desire for a beautiful space for his family, he wanted to the warmth and personality of a family home before the splendor of a magazine cover.

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The large, leafy mango tree that grows up through the middle of the main living area has been named “Bethany” and comes up through a hole in the slab of the floor that is 3 meters in diameter. The tree is not just a clever design element, it influenced how the entire house was arranged, allowing it to provide air, shade, and a sense of flow through the difference living spaces.

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In order to accommodate Bethany as well as another tree in the garage, the architects decided to forgo air conditioning. In the heat of a Brazilian summer, this was certainly a bold choice. However, the shade from Bethany as well as the glass walls manage to keep the house cool and comfortable even in the hottest weather.

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The materials used for this home were also largely dictated by the natural look desired by the homeowner. Sartore worked with warm materials such as paroba-do-campo (formally Aspidosperma macrocarpon) and wood stone, both of which exude a warm and familiar feel.

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As an art collector, Quadrado also insisted on creating enough wall space for some of his beloved art, including works from Nuno Ramos, Meireles , Beatriz Milhazes , Jorge Guinle , Joaquim Tenreiro and Poteiro.

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