For Jen Cherian of Annarya Design it is all about the details. A kitchen that had great bones so only a rework was done – the different stones with painted and dark wood cabinetry makes this look so classic and timeless. A little corner retreat in the bedroom to read a book with a cup of tea. The tiniest of powder rooms with large-scale floral wallpaper and a custom marble sink. Archways in bathrooms – in one case with a different colour tile on the outside wall. One with diagonally laid checkered marble floor (a fav of mine). A retro vibing laundry room with black and white checkered tile floor. Love every bit of each of these spaces.

In the heart of a 7-hectare natural estate, this 900 m² castle embodies Périgord elegance on four fully landscaped levels. The property offers generous reception areas: living room, dining room, fitted kitchen, billiard room and wine cellar. The top two floors house nine suites, each with its own private bathroom. Outside, the swimming pool is discreetly integrated into a preserved environment, conducive to calm and relaxation. An ideal place to live for a family home, a hotel project, or a second home with character. Possibility to acquire a stable with the property. Only an hour from Bordeaux.
There’s a lot going on with this beautiful château – the red window frames (I’m not a fan), the fabulous millwork, the massive fireplace, a large industrial kitchen (that I’d want to make more historic) and then modern touches in the bedroom and bathrooms. It’s weird but I’d love a go at this challenge. For sale via Kretz for €2,490,000.

A 1951 Colonial Revival home in Point Dume, reimagined by Sarah Solis as a serene and soulful family retreat. Rather than expanding the footprint, the focus was on preserving the home’s original structure while layering in warmth, texture, and character. Plaster walls, vintage pieces, and custom Galerie Solis furnishings define the interiors, bringing quiet richness and a sense of ease to each space. Natural light, vaulted ceilings, and thoughtful materials create a feeling of calm throughout. Outdoors, mature olive trees, a vegetable garden, and an open kitchen connect the home to the land and the rhythms of California living.
Bless her for understanding how magical this home’s original features were and not engaging in a gut renovation. The warmth and sophistication, liveable and enveloping atmosphere Sarah has created here is really special. No doubt her dream home. Photos: Michael Clifford.

Sharing yet another colourful and pattern zesty gem that seems to be all the rage with the Brits these days. Which is fine by me! I’m in fact seriously considering painting my living room a similar shade to this ground floor sitting room (this is Lilac Pink by Edward Bulmer). This house seems to have 3 sitting rooms/drawing rooms/living rooms….you know, rooms with sofas. That’s crazy, considering I have been lusting over getting one new sofa for about 2 years now and cannot find the perfect one. How would I ever choose at least 3 of them?! Anyway I digress. Octavia Dickinson went a little bit traditional here, a little bit whimsical and it is a lot of awesome. Photos: Helen Cathcart.

A plethora of colours, textures and patterns, with some funky “adult” spaces and some whimsical spaces for the kids, ok and adults, to enjoy. Designer Cleme de Grivel Sader of Lehlo Interiors created such a wonderful home here in Chelsea, London for her and her family. I love the uniqueness of it though I can’t help but laugh at the fact that the office space is in the same colourway as my dining room (orangey walls with pink ceiling) and Jo had covered her former kitchen’s walls in Penguin book covers. Photos: Helen Cathcart.