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Every possible luxury provided in these opulent Melbourne apartments

No expense has been spared for luxury residence Fifty Two Black, which will be located in Brighton’s famed Church Street precinct. Over 10 different types of marble will be used throughout each home, and in an Australian first, the five opulent penthouse-size apartments (each expected to sell for $6 to 9 million!) will be exclusively furnished in Ralph Lauren Home.

Rendered images of how the finished project will look

The interiors, designed by New York-based Meg Sharpe, will draw upon the relaxed sophistication of Melbourne’s Brighton, and each residence will present a distinctive take on the timeless elegance of Ralph Lauren Home. Meg will incorporate fine china, crystal, silver, and luxurious bed and bath linens to complete the finely furnished interiors. 

Architecture for Fifty Two Black will be led by revered local architect, Nicholas Day, in collaboration with New York architecture firm, Gregory Tuck.

Tones of brass, silver and polished nickel will complement the chevron light oak floors and mosaic marble tiling, while iconic lighting, chandeliers and furniture pieces will create a sense of grandeur in every room.

Wrought iron entryways will make way for expansive ceilings up to 3.3m high, while other features include in-home tech automation, remote access for service and deliveries, and 24-hour security services. Each apartment will retail for between $6 and $9 million.

Michael Pesochinsky, president of developer PB&Co., said Fifty Two Black would represent the ultimate in luxury residential living.

“The level of detail and sheer volume of furniture and accessories is unprecedented – all owners will need to bring with them is their toiletries, everything from the bathrobes and framed art to crockery and crystal will be hand selected and waiting for them,” Michael explains.

“Fifty Two Black will create a new standard for luxury living,” he promises “Property is no longer bound by the confines of traditional real estate; it is evolving to be informed by art, fashion, luxury and design. Fifty Two Black will be the epitome of these elements.”

Construction of Fifty Two Black is already underway, and is expected to reach completion in December of 2021.

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Get expert advice at Designers Guild next month

Sponsored by Radford Furnishings

If you love the iconic Designers Guild look and have dreamed of using their textiles, wallpapers and homewares but aren’t sure where to start, next month’s first ever Australian open days are for you! Plus you could end up winning $1,000 to spend in their online store!

Taking place at a variety of stockists and showrooms across the country on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 September, the Designers Guild Open Day will offer you free access to an interior designer or decorator to chat through your ideas for your home, as well as the opportunity to browse all the beautiful options available to use.

You can also preview Designers Guild’s new Autumn Winter 18 collection of fabric, wallpaper, rugs and accessories and order free samples to inspire you for your interior schemes.

If you decide to buy on the day, you can order your fabric for drapery or upholstery in store as well as get a quote, if needed, for making up blinds, curtains or bespoke upholstery, from local experts. They can also help you work out how much wallpaper you need for a project so make sure to come armed with your room or window measurements!

REGISTER FOR YOUR LOCAL OPEN DAY

It’s all about giving you free access to expert advice and supporting local craftspeople in your area like upholsterers and wallpaper hangers, who can often be hard to find.

You can also browse beautiful fabrics and wallpapers from Christian Lacroix, William Yeoward and Ralph Lauren.

If you can’t make it along to the event on 7 and 8 September, don’t worry! You can make a time to visit the retailer you have selected when it’s convenient for you. There are also plans to hold another Designers Guild Open Day early next year, so stay tuned for more details or sign up for their newsletter.

WIN

For those who attend, there’ll be a chance to win a $1,000 voucher to spend at Designers Guild’s Australian online store or one of two signed copies of Tricia Guild’s latest book Paint Box for runners up. Entrants must take a snap of  a combination of their favourite Designers Guild fabrics and post it on Instagram with the hashtag #dgopenday2018. More information on the competition will be sent to those who register before the event.

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Interiors Addict

Ralph Lauren Home launches at David Jones

Last week I was lucky enough to attend the VIP launch of Ralph Lauren Home at David Jones in Sydney.

At the launch with Alexandra Longstaff (right) of Home Design magazine
At the launch with Alexandra Longstaff (right) of Home Design magazine

Ralph Lauren Home’s One Fifth collection, now available in the flagship Market Street store, is described as a feminine, elegant expression of glamorous deco style, with sleek black finishes tempered by warm golds, luxurious textures and soft edges. It’s very impressive and doesn’t disappoint. It’s very… well… Ralph Lauren!