Displaying posts from November, 2023

Rosetta, built in the 1920s, has started a new chapter in its legacy. Adhering to heritage restrictions, its latest owners harmoniously blend old and new, balancing preservation with connectivity. The interior, spacious and embracing, echoes the past while embracing a muted, welcoming ambience. Georgian influences echo in the exterior’s original pink hue and restored details, preserving its essence within the original structure. An underground addition expands family space, prioritizing flexibility and harmony with the garden. Rosetta embodies sustainability, integrating vintage pieces, natural light, and ventilation, preserving its narrative while embracing ecological consciousness. Beautiful interiors by Sydney-based Hugh-Jones Mackintosh.

Photography by Prue Ruscoe.

Hinterland hotspot

Posted on Thu, 30 Nov 2023 by midcenturyjo

Nestled in Byron Bay’s laid-back hinterland, this Newrybar house stands as a tribute to timeless rural living, harmoniously merging an existing barn with a contemporary extension. Vintage furniture and global influences inform the design by interior designer Jase Sullivan. A hip home in a hip holiday destination.

Photography by Michael Lean.

The Victorian home in Larchmont, New York is just beaming with personality! Sooooo much colour and pattern and an energy that is truly unmatched. Also, it basically has 3 kitchens so I am head over heels in love with this home. Designed by Robin Henry Studio, photos by Eric Piasecki.

Vintage vibes in a home in Amagansett, NY

Posted on Wed, 29 Nov 2023 by KiM

Sitting on an unusually lengthy grassy lot surrounded by towering hedges, this property embodies a quintessential Hamptons setting with multiple satellite structures including a pool house, modern barn and a wellness shed. Built in 1975, the main house is a modestly proportioned shingle style dwelling. Inside, The classic wide tongue and groove detailing was carried throughout, where patterns and colors are introduced, unapologetically leaned into the English country appeal with layered tactility and materials. Outside, the bluestone pavers are extensively expanded to allow for more poolside lounging, dining and entertaining.
This home has the most chill, vintage, cottagey vibes that are perfectly suited for the area. Designed by Bespoke Only. Photos: William Jess Laird


Up on the roof

Posted on Tue, 28 Nov 2023 by midcenturyjo

“This ample apartment is a modern, top floor addition to an 18th century palace formerly owned by a Brazilian noble family. It is characterized by a tower that overlooks the city of Lisbon and the Tejo River, providing 360 degree views. During the renovation, we were involved in the supervision of the hard finishes. We designed the millwork and casework, combining locally sourced and produced oak, walnut and stone. The Pico table by Mircea Anghel was exclusively designed for this project, and the tower, now transformed into a lounge area, features ceiling murals designed by Elvira Solana. The tower leads to an integrated rooftop terrace with a built-in Argentinian BBQ and cactus installation.”

I never knew I needed a muralled sunroom or a cactus installation but I do now. Jasmim Tower in Lisbon, Portugal by Quiet Studios.

Photography by TBD.