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What an absolutely beautiful home full of incredible architecture. Architected and designed by Irish based firm LyonsKelly.

The detached house was built in the 1890s but had been largely untouched since the 1940s. It retained its original layout including servants’ room, scullery and butler’s pantry. The layout and services required modernising but we did not want to take away from the special character of the house. We relocated the kitchen from the Northside to the South-West corner so that it overlooks the gardens and benefits from direct sunlight. This involved altering the service rooms of the house to make a new kitchen, family room and terrace with an outdoor fireplace. The original mosaic tiles on the terraces inspired new finishes such as the floors in the bathrooms. The clients did not want an interior that was slavishly period-perfect so the decoration is a combination of antiques mixed with contemporary and vintage items.

This stunning 800 year old château is located in the heart of a lush valley in the Dordogne region of South West France has been in the same aristocratic French family since it was built. It can be rented in its entirety or by wing/room at certain times of the year. Château de la Bourlie is currently home to artist Cyril de Commarque and his family, and has been sympathetically renovated – a medieval kitchen was preserved whilst a contemporary kitchen created for the chef. The juxtaposition of old and new here is brilliant.

It’s like I say week in week out. If you have to drag yourself into work on a weekend it helps if it’s somewhere super stylish. Bijou/ Bobo Plage by Monaco-based A.R.Rivani Architecture.

“I wanted to create a family home with soul.  The house is early Edwardian and double fronted with good size rooms and high ceilings. To enhance the existing architectural character whilst retaining warmth and charm I pared back unnecessary detail by opening rooms where possible.  I then introduced a simple elegant style with a good balance of texture and colour.”

From the snug loft bedroom down to the Shaker meets modern kitchen Acton House, London by Anna Haines Design oozes Brit style and confidence. I mean pink bathroom with roll top and fireplace? Yes please!

“The act of gathering, laughing, storytelling and refuelling over the dinner table or at the island bench is one we are all fond of.”

There is nothing more wonderful than making and sharing food with family and friends. Well … maybe making and sharing in this petite but perfect kitchen by Melbourne-based Studio Ezra.