Displaying posts from October, 2023

The often overlooked other room in your house. Here Californian garden designer Molly Wood has taken a once neglected beach bungalow’s yard and created a casual yet stylish family outdoor relaxing and entertaining space. The other room complete with bocce ball, fire pit lounging, BBQ and al fresco dining is now the star of the show.

Photography by Marie Buck.

In Rome’s Garbatella, a young couple passionate about contemporary culture, design, art and literature and avid antique enthusiasts wanted a home that retained the typical architectural character of the neighbourhood. A reinterpretation resulted in fluid, bright spaces, a pentagram house where furniture, art, and collectibles come together. Freshly plastered white walls alternate with those showcasing the original colours of the house. Terrazzo floors maintain the connection between the rooms. Pentagram House by PUNTO ZERO and Maria Adele Savioli.

Photography by Serena Eller Vainicher.

Classic details marry with contemporary profiles to create a space outside of an era. Timefull materials, intended to age, lend ease and authenticity to the design. Unlacquered brass, hand troweled plaster, honed Pietra Gris, and ebonized oak walk the line between grandeur and everyday living. Pairings: wild rice, rainy afternoons, Crémant d’Alsace.
This is home of Victoria Sass of Minneapolis-based Prospect Refuge. It is everything I love about design and more. Respecting the history of a home (NOT painting the original woodwork!), adding lots of vintage touches and mixing it with more contemporary furnishings which are often what gets you the level of comfort we have come to expect. I adore every little bit each space. Photos: Chris Mottalini.

Can Frit by Ibiza & Barcelona based Romano Arquitectos. The merge of past and present. Modern and traditional architecture counterbalancing each other in a very pleasing way.

In the heart of London’s Minet Estate Conservation Area, a Victorian maisonette underwent a transformative collaboration between Nimtim Architects and their clients, resulting in a harmonious oasis in the city. The owners wanted the home to feel open and connected but not cavernous. The upper floor boasts a master suite with bespoke features and garden-facing views. Nimtim ingeniously designed a discrete guest annexe with a separate entrance. Generous rear openings frame the secluded garden, maintaining the original stock-brick wall’s charm. Natural elements like Douglas fir and soft plaster create a timeless backdrop for the clients’ art and books. The garden, a lush haven, offers defined moments amid ornamental grasses and a wildlife pond, a serene retreat in the midst of urban life.