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At Zoë Feldman Design, thoughtful interiors go beyond aesthetics, shaping the way people live and feel. Zoë Feldman spent six years transforming her four-storey, semi-detached Washington DC home, drawing on Provençal architecture to frame a layered mix of old and new. Rich wallpapers, saturated colour and family heirlooms sit comfortably alongside contemporary art and softer tones. Bold moments are tempered by calm living spaces and intimate, characterful bedrooms, resulting in a personal home that feels relaxed, elegant and enduringly stylish.

Photography by Michael Clifford.

This Dulwich Victorian Villa saw a much-loved semi-detached home in south-east London thoughtfully brought back to life by Uns Hobb. The renovation respects the building’s Victorian heritage while confidently introducing colour and warmth throughout. Particular care was taken with the kitchen extension, which has been designed to feel as though it has always belonged to the house. Rich tones, tactile materials and traditional details are layered with a gentle, well-planned lighting scheme, creating a welcoming, relaxed family home with timeless character.

Photography by Boz Gagovski.

It is in the heart of the Pays d’Auge, on the edge of a small town of 270 inhabitants, that an astonishing estate with a fortified appearance has been standing for nearly 10 centuries. The estate is arranged around an asymmetrical main courtyard separated from the neighboring street by a carriage gate and a pedestrian gate, comprising a main building attached over the centuries to three sections of outbuildings arranged at right angles. With an estimated living space of 650sqm in the main part including 10 bedrooms. Outbuildings include a workshop, 2 courtyards, former showroom and double barns, artist’s studio in cathedral form with office & mezzanine & small living space (kitchen, living room, toilet) & 2 large show rooms, set of 2 double garages, 7 apartments fitted out on the south side. And I’m swooning. This is spectacular with sooooo much space! For sale for € 1,450,000 via Cabinet Le Nail.

It’s like I say week in week out. If you have to drag yourself into work on a weekend then it helps if it’s somewhere stylish. Tuckernuck Store, Madison Ave by CeCe Barfield.

I had to share another project by designer Christian Bense – this time his own flat! Christian and his partner Matt bought a Battersea flat with ambitious renovation plans, only to discover that leasehold restrictions prevented every structural change they had envisioned. Instead of selling, Christian embraced the constraint and shifted to a light-touch, two-month makeover that worked with the existing layout. This change of course revealed the strengths of the flat, from its generous main rooms to the second bedroom that became an ideal study, while the tiny kitchen demanded careful, space-saving problem-solving. A neutral “light not white” palette set the tone for a layered interior built largely from rehomed and vintage pieces, since the short lead times ruled out most custom furniture. Without altering walls, Christian leaned into a bric-a-brac vibe, especially in the dark hallway, filling it with character rather than trying to brighten it. Art played a major role, covering the walls and embracing the flat’s quirks while reflecting the couple’s personal history. The result is a richly textured, lived-in home that feels authentic, inventive, and perfectly suited to both the space and its owners. Photos: Alexander James.