Dax I creates timeless places in which architecture and design are combined. This architecture firm based in Berlin seems to be very familiar with designing small spaces as well as those with historic details. They succeed in optimizing space in creative ways (I adore a good built-in anything) and maintaining original features but adding modern touches for the way we live today. Photos: Wolfgang Stahr, Tomek Kwiatosz, Matthias Grabe, Lars Pillmann

Remarkable French Chateau-style property, built in 1914 and set in over 6 acres, and an example of exceptional taste by both the original owners and the current owners, who had it thoroughly renovated in 2014. Authentic elements such as hardwood floors, marble Napoleon III fireplaces, an impressive staircase and the most beautiful ceiling ornaments and frescos have been preserved. This stately property provides living space of 550m2 over on 3 levels and includes 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, beautiful spacious reception rooms and a fitted kitchen. In addition, there is a large basement divided into several useful rooms and a caretaker’s house to renovate of 320m2 on 2 levels with stables. A garage and a swimming pool complete the property. The property covers 2.5hectares, is completely enclosed and is just 3km from the town centre of Cognac and its beautiful Charente river, along which the major Cognac distilleries are located.
I am totally smitten with the style of this château and the property is a perfect starting point for all the gardens I’d want to create. Where do I sign? 🙂 Listed at €1,295,000 via Prestige Property Group.

Vintage and contemporary pieces mingle with fresh finishes in an elegant, relaxed, and eclectic abode designed for a young family of four in Los Angeles’s Mar Vista neighborhood. Interweaving subtle nods to the clients’ Vermont roots, the studio’s design direction for the project highlights the juxtaposition of raw, relaxed, and elegant materials, balancing L.A. chic with New England charm. Our renovation included a reinterpretation of paint and finishes throughout. Softly limewashed walls imbue subtle variations with a matte, velvety effect, laying the foundation of our redesign. We paired this with wide plank oak floors, cipollino tirreno marble countertops, a bespoke fireplace design, and a top-to-bottom kitchen overhaul. We curated a mix of French 1970s vintage, distinguished burlwood, woven wicker, cosy prints, humble plywood, plush mohair, and timeless walnut.  
A really fun and eclectic blend of styles designed by Stefani Stein. She really nailed the combination of contemporary and vintage and it comes together really cohesively. Why settle for just one style when you can mix it up and make it work? Photos: Sam Frost; Styling: Lisa Rowe.

Toronto based designer Shauna Walton did a number on this modern home with lots of golden wood, neutral colour palette and tons of curves, as seen in furniture (that dining set is to die for), doorways, the simplest yet sexiest stove hood cover, bathroom vanities and so much more. The result is a stunning and warm family home. Photos: Lauren Miller.

A resounding love for textiles and old school craftsmanship is evident throughout Christina‘s sophisticated yet refined spaces. Her layered mix of clean and contemporary with eclectic and antique results in projects that feel authentic, intentional and curated over time. Having lived in both New York and London, those experiences informed her bold design eye and exposed her to the world of art, fashion and European interiors. Known for her playful sensibility, the most pivotal part of Christina’s aesthetic is a fusion of elegance with livability.
Beautiful space. I am dying over that massive kitchen with the brick stove surround in the middle. WHOA.