Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the home was inspired by a playful, comfortable take on Colonial simplicity. Highlights include multiple handmade wallpapers, including a textured recycled newsprint in the main stair hall. Lots of bright light, some patterns and hits of colour, with the addition of some vintage elements makes this home exuberant and effortlessly casual and inviting. Another wonderful project designed by Jessica Stambaugh of JS Interiors.

This enchanting little project was designed for a wonderfully creative young couple who have a keen design aesthetic, style and vibrant sense of colour.  It is divided into four parts:  the main garden at the rear of the property, the central tiny courtyard garden positioned in between the kitchen and the family room, the roof terrace off the master bathroom and the front garden.  Atmosphere and detail were enhanced in all areas including two separate water features, one antique stone trough and one made to measure lead cistern.  We also specified bespoke metal wall brackets and estate railings to add further impact and interest while providing form and function. 
So thoughtfully designed and such fantastic water features! Another landscaping masterpiece by Butter Wakefield. Photos: Ellie Walpole

I discovered Castello di Vicarello in a recent hunt for a castle to share today and realized Jo featured it back in 2012 but this restored relic is so dreamy I wanted to share it again. Carlo and Aurora Baccheschi Berti restored this 12th century castle in Maremma, a region of Tuscany, over many years (the castle’s main wings took 12 years alone to restore) and now their 3 sons run it as a guest house consisting of 9 suites. It is stunning inside and out and I love that the decor is casual and inviting. What an extraordinary vacation spot this would be. Photos: Castello di Vicarello; Guido Taroni via Cabana Magazine; Mark Bolton via Conde Nast Traveller.

Designed as a retreat away from city life, this lakeside Cape Cod-style home in Southbury, Connecticut stands in perfect harmony amidst the woods with an inimitable sense of serenity. Throughout, the home is immersed in a palette of earthy hues reminiscent of the landscape, shades of pebble grey and greens against a deep wood tone. The textile program creates continuity that flows and weaves each individual space together, gently.
Melissa Lee of NYC based design firm Bespoke Only created a grounded, serene and moody vibe and the result is a wonderful and stylish getaway. Photos: John Daniel Powers.

Why spend money traveling to Europe when you could immerse yourself in those old-world vibes every day at home? Anna Booth created a charming, antique filled home for her clients out of a basic, modern farmhouse–style structure that makes it feel like the structure has been around 200 years. You can read more about it via Frederic. Photos: Emily Followill