50 minutes south-east of Paris, located in a small Briard hamlet, this property, formerly a seigneury and then a monastery, whose foundations date from the twelfth century, with a living area of 432 m2, is located on a wooded park of 4 hectares. The building is accessible via a bridge and a square entrance tower in which a round tower opening onto a porch serving, on either side, two “L” shaped buildings facing a garden enclosed by high dry stone walls: The left wing, laid out on three levels, includes on the ground floor, an entrance hall with storage room, a living room with woodwork and fireplace, a dining kitchen, on the first floor, two bedrooms, an office, a bathroom and a small laundry area, on the second floor, a large artist’s studio, a small unfinished room, two bedrooms, a bathroom and a shower room.
These floors are served by a solid oak staircase. A convertible attic completes the building. The right-hand wing, laid out on two main levels, comprises, on the mezzanine floor, a hallway and a large lounge, on the ground floor, a large reception room opening onto the garden, a cloakroom with amenities and a pantry. A secondary spiral staircase, made of spiral and dressed stone, connects the upper floors of the left wing. A convertible attic also completes this part. The park harmoniously surrounds the castle, which is itself surrounded by old dry moats that can be refilled with water. It consists of large lawns, an enclosure surrounded by stone walls and a wood of about 2.5 hectares planted with hundred-year-old species.
Where do I friggin sign?!?! This château in Rozay-en-Brie, Seine-et-Marne (I was sold on the name of the place) is unassumingly beautiful with all that exposed stone and the floors are to die for. A stone walled area for tons of garden beds…. *sigh* For sale via Barnes for €1,500,000.

Most people don’t understand that filling small spaces with normal or even large scale furniture, patterns and colours will make them appear larger. One of my design idols, Carlos Garcia, created such a wonderful, whimsical vibe in this 19th century Arts & Crafts flat in London. Edward Bulmer’s ‘Persian’ yellow living room walls, kitchen walls Blackthorn’ wallpaper by Morris & Co and cabinets in ‘Chanterelle’ by Fenwick & Tilbrook, Carlos’ ‘Hibiscus’ saffron wallpaper and fabric.…it’s just all kinds of fabulous coming together to create the sweetest little home.

My taste in interiors has changed over time but there are styles and colour schemes that will always have a place in my heart. Black and white with some wood in deep rich tones I will always be a fan of. Even when I am certain colour and pattern is the way to go. There is something so classic and dramatic about black and white, and Charlotte, North Carolina based design firm Ro House Studio does it really well, with touches of glam added in to up the already dramatic ante.

This 1930s apartment in west London was renovated and given a whole new stylish life thanks to designer Anna Møller. A foyer with the prettiest marble mosaic floor, an elegant and classic marble fireplace in the living room with mirror added to the alcoves, rich-toned wood cabinets in the kitchen, a wine-red drenched sitting room (this colour is FABULOUS), a sophisticated bedroom with dressing room and ensuite and an adorable kid’s room rounds out this gorgeous family home, and lots of moldings added to the walls (always a hit with me). Photos: Dean Hearne.

Interior designer Emma Shone-Sanders of east London-based studio Design & That created an earthy neutral, contemporary vibe in this glorious four-storey, five-bedroom sympathetically restored Victorian home for a family. The unfussy and sophisticated approach suits the home so well, and gives it an air of elegance but the muted colour palette adds a coziness at the same time. Photos: Ellen Christina Hancock.