Australia is leading the way when it comes to imaginative interior design for the home. Interiors reporter Natasha Levy reveals eight of the best recent examples, from a pared-back home in Tasmania to a pink-tinted apartment in Melbourne.

Footscray apartment, Melbourne, by BoardGrove Architects
BoardGrove Architects made this apartment look similar to a gallery by tucking away appliances and creating sculpture-like features, like an arched alcove that contains the kitchen cooker.
A colour palette of baby pink and soft grey help soften the concrete floors and walls.
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Italianate House, Sydney, by Renato D'Ettore Architects
Renato D'Ettore introduced brick surfaces throughout the pared-back interiors of this Sydney dwelling to emulate the worn patina of traditional Tuscan or Sicilian villas. A handful of arched openings were also created to mimic the building's dramatic vaulted roof.
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Curatorial House, Sydney, by Arent & Pyke
A monochromatic colour scheme helped Arent & Pyke visually unite this 1930s Sydney home with its 1980s extension.
The studio hoped that the simple white walls and black timber floorboards would allow the client's unique array of furniture and art pieces to "speak volumes".
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Suburban Canny, Sydney, by Tribe Studio
Quirky decor details add interest to the bright and spacious interiors of this brick-clad Sydney hom...