Displaying posts from January, 2025

“The full refurbishment of a four bedroom family home in South London, with an emphasis on period features and vibrant, bold colours. Creating spaces to house an eclectic art collection and a love of antique furniture paired with custom upholstery in rich, patterned fabrics.”

Pandora Taylor effortlessly blends contemporary design with traditional elements, crafting interiors that transcend fleeting trends. Her work focuses on creating spaces that radiate warmth and comfort, showcasing the timeless impact of thoughtful and intentional design.

Photography by Astrid Templier.

This home (originally designed in the 1960s by legendary local architect, Alex Riley) sits above Tomales Bay in California’s Marin County. Transformed by Commune Design the focus is on colour, pattern and handcrafted details. Limewashed walls, refinished wood panelling and painted trim bring warmth and texture, while bold patterns and vibrant hues add personality to every room. Bespoke furnishings and artisan-crafted pieces, including an ornamental glass tile fireplace and custom light fixtures, have been integrated seamlessly into the design. The result is a harmonious blend of West Marin charm and Scandinavian-inspired vibrancy, with layers of character and thoughtful details throughout.

Photography by Laure Joliet.

This 1869 Victorian home in Cambridge, Massachusetts is an absolute beauty inside and out brimming with original details that luckily the homeowners and Reath Design embraced. (The older I get and the more I hear about homes this beautiful being demolished or stripped of all their character, the more I appreciate people who aim to preserve the original). This is so whimsical and heartwarming, and even though I am not a fan of blue, the gorgeous muddy red of the dining room (Book Room Red by Farrow & Ball) and that sweet willow wallpaper are everything. Photos: Laure Joliet.

Located in Montreal’s Notre-Dame-de-Grâce district, this early 20th-century house was refurbished so that its owners could move in with their growing family. We rethought the space, retaining certain elements with which we were able to play. This house presents a convivial open space where the balance between light tones and dark accents brings an unpretentious elegance.
I love how timeless this project by Blanc Marine Intérieurs is. And so very warm. Much of it is light and the cream tones are gorgeous. Amen to having no jarring white ceilings. Photos: Annie Fafard.

19th century château of approximately 650 m2 on an 18-hectare estate. On the ground floor, 4 adjoining receptions, 1 office, 2 kitchens. Upstairs, 2 master suites with bathroom and dressing room, 8 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Attic. 830 m2 of cellars, 150 m2 of workshop, 100 m2 of sheds. 1 ha of garden, 17 ha of vines, 80 truffle oaks. Property to be partially renovated. 50 minutes from Bordeaux and the international airport.
Here’s the plan. I retire early, we buy this place and make and sell our wine and truffles to afford all the renovations 🙂 For sale for €1,490,000 via Kretz. (My husband would be 100% on board if I showed him that workshop)