Gold Coast Open House unlocks mansions and quirky design gems

From the modest renovation of a home considered a shanty town to an upside-down house and a $12m beachfront mansion, an eclectic mix of properties will throw open their doors to showcase how the Gold Coast really lives.Design fans and stickybeaks alike can step inside a handful of private residences selected among a wider program spanning heritage gems and significant infrastructure for the Gold Coast Open House weekend on October 10 and 11.Calling design fans and stickybeaks alikeA pop of colour inside De Stijl House at AshmoreLeading the property pack for the free festival is the “upside-down” De Stijl House at Ashmore.According to the event program, HHH Architects flipped the eye-popping home’s original layout on its head so the current owners could gaze out onto the tree tops rather than staring at their neighbour’s fences.The kitchen, dining, and living areas were moved to the upper level, allowing light to fill the space under cathedral ceilings, while bespoke furniture informed by the Fibonacci sequence and the owner’s De Stijl-inspired art collection turned the home into a celebration of colour and style.Lavarack House at Mermaid BeachUltra-luxury open for viewingRepresenti...