Thomas Hamel takes credit for the interiors of many of Sydney’s finest homes, but this is his most prized project yet.

Everything you put on show speaks to you. Here we break down the basics of how to hit the mark everytime you pull a room together. 1. When using colour, use it in planes Paint entire walls from architrave to skirtings. Don’t pick out the detailing in contrasting colours. It looks (and feels) old-fashioned. 2.

Declare your style the moment guests arrive by creating a hallway or entryway with thoughtful, personal touches. Here are our favourites.

The story of Thomas Hamel’s latest endeavour in Melbourne opens with an art collection and Italianate-style villa and unfolds into an epic masterpiece in which no dream is off limits, no desire left unfulfilled. Photographed by Mark Roper. Styled by Olga Lewis

A traditional home with a twist for a young family....

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What started as their coastal weekend escape has now become Thomas Hamel and George Massar’s true home, a place the creative duo can experiment, dream and relax in easy luxury. Photographed by Anson Smart

Exquisitely handcrafted furniture, lighting, wallcoverings and accessories

It was 1991 and the American-born interior designer Thomas Hamel was working for the celebrated New York design firm Parish-Hadley.…

A postcard-perfect outlook of Sydney Harbour and Circular Quay called for a team effort by Thomas Hamel & Associates to mastermind a grand yet entertaining-friendly design worthy of its location. Photographed by Anson Smart. Styled by Olga Lewis