modernism, viewed through the interior
this april 2021 archive looked to modernism week in palm springs and two featured homes: sunburst palms and seventies sackley. the interest lies in their spatial clarity, expressive materials and relationship with the outdoors.
references from another setting can inform a conversation without becoming a template. our residential interior design in melbourne responds to each home’s architecture, outlook and way of living.
the pool setting at sunburst palms, from the original modernism week archive.
form with a purpose
the homes in this selection show how strong lines and simple forms can carry an interior. furniture, openings and the placement of objects work together, with everyday use informing the plan.
the useful lesson is a relationship between function and expression, rather than a prescribed collection of period pieces.
pattern and colour within seventies sackley, from the original archive selection.
two homes, two perspectives
the following references retain the houses and objects included in our 2021 article. product names and suppliers identify the archive imagery; current details and availability should be confirmed before selection.
the entertaining setting at sunburst palms.
sunburst palms
the broad roofline and connection to the pool give sunburst palms a clear architectural identity. the furniture can be read against that framework, with room for distinct shapes and textural surfaces.
paloma pepper terrazzo coffee table, life interiors — a sculptural surface reference from the archive.
nest modular sofa, coco republic — generous upholstered form within the original selection.
floral wallpaper, happywall — pattern considered as part of the room’s wider palette.
gold sunburst mirror by phil bee, referenced through house of isabella in the original archive.
seventies sackley
the stan sackley house in this archive brings glazing, a see-through fireplace and expressive green and blue tones into a connected interior. its character comes from the conversation between architecture and decoration.
lloyd mongolian fur and metal directors chair, living styles — a contrast of soft texture and metal structure.
beijing vases, coco republic — colour and shape at the scale of a decorative object.
hide rug, temple & webster — an archive reference for irregular form and pattern.
geometric artwork references, gioia.
furniture selection and interior styling translate inspiration through proportion, material and personal preference, allowing a home to have its own identity.