Habitus Living

Habitus Living curates the best residential architecture and home interior design across Australia and the Indo Pacific. Covering residential interior design and house architecture as well as home design news, Habitusliving is the digital home of Habitus magazine. We source engaging stories and bring you breathtaking Asian and Australian residential architecture design.


Architecture

Harbour House embodies the chic legacy of the ‘shoulder pad decade’

Designed by Studio Gorman and architect Peter Tout, Harbour House goes beyond visual appeal and stands proudly as a multi-sensory experience, simulating the feeling of living in a James Turrell installation.

Living in serenity in South Delhi

The Serene Abode is the embodiment of a design for a home that delivers tranquillity on every level.

Design Hunters

Flashback to Milan 2023: Jaime Hayon on playfulness, function and beauty

During Salone del Mobile last year, Aleesha Callahan sat down with Jaime Hayon on the Vuelta armchair and the new complementary modular sofa he designed for Wittmann.

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.

Apartments

A Japanese-inspired dwelling with surprising features

A built-in sofa with a marble planter is a special feature in this HDB flat inspired by Japanese interiors.

A rental apartment rewriting the rules of modern living with a robust art collection

This apartment in Gurgaon, India has been infused with its own identity and boasts an illustrious art collection – all while working inside the constraints of a rental apartment.

From Our Friends

Integrated fridges combine style with substance

These two refrigerators from global kitchen innovation leader Liebherr break new ground in terms of not just style and usability but functionality and performance.

The finest luxury vinyl tiles get better

Polyflor launches its signature Camaro range in a vast number of new shades, encapsulating the natural textures of wood and stone that will enhance any home interior.

Designing a new wave: Stormtech’s award-winning drainage solution

Stormtech’s revolutionary Wave Grate, a first-of-its-kind Australian drainage solution, is making waves in the industry. Recently honoured with the prestigious Good Design Award, Wave Grate redefines modern bathroom drainage with its innovative design and functionality.

All aboard: Nautilus sets sail

Smart Design Studio’s take on premium waterfront living showcases design-led solutions that fuse aesthetics with class-leading functionality and performance.

The Edit

Al fresco impact

The furniture edit from Living Edge that has the power to transform the way we enjoy the great outdoors.

A voyage of vineyards: Fhiaba’s guide to luxury wine preservation 

In this edition of The Habitus Edit, we explore the delicate art of preserving fine wine by understanding its sworn adversaries and unveil Fhiaba’s luxurious wine cellars.

Embracing timeless style in the Waipa Project 

In the latest release of The Habitus Edit, delve into the captivating tale of rural elegance crafted by Matt South, complemented by the timeless versatility of Neolith surfaces.

Conscious Collection by Mater

In this edition of the Habitus Edit, we explore Mater’s groundbreaking Conscious Collection, where waste transforms into exquisite furniture using groundbreaking green-tech processes.

Habitus Favourites

From The Archive

A boutique home with a hospitable intention

Luchetti Krelle has designed a haven that is both intimate and expansive, bringing the studio’s extensive hospitality experience to create a home for hosting.

Living in serenity in South Delhi

The Serene Abode is the embodiment of a design for a home that delivers tranquillity on every level.

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.

At home in the landscape and filled with light, Millswood Residence

Light and bright and at home in the landscape, Millswood Residence designed by Williams Burton Leopardi is a place that celebrates living well with style and substance.

Seeing the forest, the trees and a whole lot more

As the world works towards net-zero we are seeing a plethora of initiatives from manufacturers about how they are tackling decarbonisation, and it isn’t always an easy path for the consumer to navigate. V-ZUG’s sustainability strategy and track-record is transparent and accessible, and 2024 sees the company launch a sector-first, user-friendly offset tool for its growing tribe of loyal customers.

7 astounding wine cellars for design lovers

These houses, in all their various aesthetic inclinations, have one thing in common – showstopping wine rooms, cellars or wine storage ideas. Grab a glass and pop open a bottle while enjoying some outstanding design.