FLORABELLE LIVING X STUDIO LUXE
1. When you began designing this Hamptons home in Adelaide, what was your initial vision for the space and the feeling you wanted your clients to experience?
This project was intentionally more layered than our usual aesthetic. While Studio Lux often leans toward a refined minimalism, this brief called for something richer, a Nancy Meyers meets Ralph Lauren interpretation of Hamptons living.
The vision was to create a home that felt warm, lived-in and quietly luxurious. We wanted depth, personality and a sense of story, not just a beautiful space, but one that felt established and collected over time. The goal was for the clients to walk in and feel enveloped by comfort, elegance and familiarity, while still maintaining architectural integrity and sophistication.
2. You chose to partner with Florabelle Living, particularly OneWorld’s Hamptons range, for this project. What made us your first choice?
For a project like this, where layering and detail were essential, Florabelle Living and the OneWorld Hamptons range were a natural fit. The collections offer classic silhouettes with substance, which is critical when you’re building a more maximal, character-driven interior.
We needed pieces with presence, furniture that could anchor a room and support heavier layering without feeling cluttered. The scale, detailing and tonal options within OneWorld made that possible.
3. Hamptons style is timeless but requires careful layering to feel elevated rather than predictable. How did OneWorld’s collections help you achieve that refined balance?
Hamptons can easily become formulaic if it isn’t handled carefully. For this home, we wanted to honour the traditional elements, panelling, classic profiles, tailored upholstery but introduce a richer narrative.
OneWorld’s collections allowed us to layer deeper tones, textured timbers and substantial forms, which gave the home weight and maturity. Rather than relying on obvious coastal motifs, we focused on tonal layering, contrast and proportion. That’s what shifted the space from “expected Hamptons” to something more cinematic and character-filled.
4. Florabelle Living is known as a one-stop-shop across furniture, lighting, décor and botanicals. How valuable was it to source so much of the home through one supplier?
In a more layered project like this, cohesion becomes even more important. When you’re incorporating multiple textures, finishes and decorative elements, having a supplier whose collections are designed to sit harmoniously together is invaluable.
Being able to source furniture, lighting, mirrors, décor and botanicals through Florabelle streamlined the process while ensuring tonal consistency. It allowed us to focus on curating and refining, rather than constantly reconciling mismatched finishes.
5. From a designer’s perspective, how would you describe the quality and craftsmanship of the pieces you selected for this home?
The craftsmanship was essential to achieving the Ralph Lauren-inspired depth we were aiming for. Pieces needed to feel substantial, solid timber construction, beautiful joinery detailing, structured upholstery and high-quality finishes.
When you’re designing a home with heavier layering, quality becomes even more important because every piece is visible and contributing to the narrative. The selections felt considered, durable and timeless, which is critical in a family home.
6. Were there any standout pieces from the OneWorld range that truly anchored the design? What makes them your favourites?
The statement dining table and the main living room sofa were key anchors. The dining table brought gravitas to the space, strong lines, beautiful timber grain and scale that commanded attention.
The sofa established the mood, generous proportions, tailored detailing and a fabric selection that allowed us to layer cushions and throws without overwhelming the room. Those larger foundational pieces created the structure that supported the more maximal styling approach.
7. Which room in the home is your personal favourite, and why does it feel so special?
The main living room is my favourite because it captures that Nancy Meyers warmth we were striving for. It feels layered and inviting, books, greenery, lamps, textured upholstery, but still refined.
It’s a space that feels cinematic yet completely functional. You can imagine family gatherings, long conversations and relaxed evenings. That balance between polish and comfort is what makes it special.
8. How did the styling elements — lighting, mirrors, décor, greenery — elevate the home beyond just furniture selection?
In a home like this, styling is what creates soul. Lighting introduces intimacy. Mirrors add reflection and dimension. Decorative objects bring narrative and personality. Greenery softens structure and introduces movement.
Because this was a more maximal interpretation of Hamptons, those layers were crucial. They transformed the space from simply well-furnished to emotionally engaging and deeply lived-in.
9. Your projects are known for their cohesion and sophistication. How does working with Florabelle Living help you maintain that consistency across your jobs?
Even when we step outside our usual minimalist aesthetic, cohesion remains the foundation of our work. Florabelle’s collections are thoughtfully designed with proportion and tone in mind, which allows us to push layering further without losing control of the palette.
That consistency in scale, finish and craftsmanship makes it easier to create depth while still delivering a refined, polished result.
10. What makes Florabelle Living your go-to supplier for projects like this — and what would you say to other designers considering partnering with us?
For projects that require presence and character, you need pieces with integrity. Florabelle Living offers collections that feel considered and complete, not trend-driven, but timeless.
To other designers, I would say: choose suppliers who allow you to tell a full story. When furniture, lighting and décor are designed to speak the same language, it elevates your work and gives clients confidence in the final outcome.