A multifaceted space blending inspiration and cinematic allure, fostering connections between sitting and dining areas. Modern art intertwines with unique installations and chinoiseries, infusing the living space with contemporary flair. The project welcomes guests with vibrant patterns, colors, and surprises in every corner, evoking cheerful comfort.
Drawing influence from the homeowner’s home country of Brazil, this home is sophisticated, bold AF and so full of joy. I get that this would be a lot for most people but I admire the creativity and colourful palette. Another fabulous project by L’Éléphant. Photos: Francisco Nogueira.

Similar to the last project I featured by McLean Interiors, this spec house in Dallas, Texas is also a wonderful mix of light and dark (with dark in the rooms that I loooove seeing dark – the dining room and lounge/media/bar/games room) and an overall warm modern approach that is timeless and full of cozy furnishings. I need a big furry/fleecy chair so damn bad. Builder: Bean Co Homes; Photos: Matti Gresham.

A manor house set within the storied landscape of the Douro Valley, where time seems to stand still and serenity prevails. This project by Lisbon-based interior design & architecture firm L’Élephant thoughtfully brings together a curated selection of pieces, merging traditional and classic elements. Each room unfolds like a narrative, rich with character. The interiors reveal themselves gradually, filled with intricate details and deliberate choices that pay homage to the past while embracing the present. Exquisite!!!

The title of this project is Man, I Love Leather, which I don’t totally understand in the context of these spaces but I’m rolling with it because I found it amusing 🙂 I really love that this home is a blend of dark and light. The best of both worlds. That dark parlour & bar space is SUCH A MOOD! I would spend all winter in that room. Most of the rest of this University Park, Texas new build is bright and airy with soft furnishings which would be perfect in the hot Texas climate. It’s modern, sophisticated but incredibly welcoming. Interiors: McLean Interiors; Architect: Jerry Coleman; Builder: Bean Co Homes; Photos; Lisa Petrole; Styling: Jenny O’Connor.

Set high on Florence’s most picturesque hill, just minutes from Fiesole, this castle for sale in Tuscany boasts nearly a thousand years of history and embodies an unparalleled fairy-tale charm. Its neo-Gothic architecture, framed by olive trees, vineyards and Italian gardens, with its 3,665 sqm of interior space, the property extends over a private park of 14 hectares, including 6.3 hectares of IGT vineyards – capable of producing up to 26,000 bottles per year – and a 4.2-hectare olive grove that confirms its vocation for excellence in production. Inside, the castle houses heraldic coats of arms, 14th-century frescoes from a Florentine chapel and reception rooms that have welcomed nobility and celebrities, including Queen Victoria in 1893. The castle is built around a large paved central courtyard, the architectural heart of the estate. On the ground floor, there are five halls with cross vaults, marble floors and original wooden details. The property includes a group of historic buildings of great value. Among these is a 65-sqm residential tower, spread over four floors, next to the castle stands a 315-sqm farmhouse, next is a second farmhouse of 505 sqm spread over three floors, there is a 50-sqm lemon house, and the old 250-sqm foundry.
I had to share another castello in Italy though with an undisclosed price which is not surprising given how absolutely spectacular this is. HOW IS THIS REAL?! I don’t know that I could stand living among such beauty. For sale via Lionard.