Displaying posts from January, 2025

We will occasionally share a home gym on the blog but usually just a photo amongst the house photos. Something utilitarian but never as inspiring as this private gym in Milan. From the wood-lined office and gym space to the stylish bathroom this gym is just a little bit more than rubber mats and sweat. By Studio Natalia Bianchi.

Built in 1931, this charming Spanish home sits atop a quiet East LA hill, surrounded by lush greenery for a private treehouse feel. The design embraces its cozy, secluded nature with natural materials, colored plaster, and thoughtfully curated trinkets. Every detail enhances the home’s warmth and character, creating an intimate retreat that blends nostalgia and whimsy while celebrating its unique setting and timeless charm. Silverlake Residence by Tess Interiors.

Photography by Nick Glimenakis.

We were approached by a young couple who bought a lovely Victorian house in the heart of Dartmouth Park in North London. The house had the great proportions that later Victorian London houses tend to have, but it suffered from one of those late-1990s renovations that really dampened the feeling of the building. The clients encouraged us to use colour and pattern and asked us to maintain an element of traditional without making the house feel like an old-fashioned cottage. I immediately thought of wallpaper and proper 4-poster beds, but pulled the house back into the 21st century by mixing in plenty of more contemporary furnishings, colours and patterns. I hope the result is a house that feels vibrant and unexpected, while at the same time strongly connected to its Victorian roots.
I am completely smitten with this home. The perfect blend of traditional and contemporary. The perfect selection of earthy, warm colours, and the perfect amount of pattern and texture. Designed by Brandon Schubert. Photos: James McDonald

A perfect blend of sophistication and comfort, casual and neutral, minimal and modern. Complete with sunken sofa conversation pit in the living room that I am head over heals in love with. Designed by Handelsmann & Khaw. Photos: Felix Forest.

This 1800s Grand Victorian mansion in Mosman, Sydney, once divided into three disordered apartments, has been lovingly restored into a family home while honouring its historic grandeur. Inspired by traditional North American coastal architecture, the design reflects the clients’ admiration for this timeless style. The interiors were revitalized with textural mouldings, wainscoting, and luxurious finishes while preserving original features like leadlight windows and stone fireplaces. A casual side entrance leads to a functional mudroom and laundry, while the reimagined foyer impresses guests. The open-plan ground floor includes a sunlit kitchen with Shaker-style joinery, a spacious dining area, and seamless indoor-outdoor connections for hosting unforgettable gatherings. Mosman Residence by Studio Belle.