Warmth and charm were infused into this 1790’s farm by clearly defining the personality of every room – yet having small moments of connection to make the home feel complete. We worked with the home’s existing floor plan to maintain the historical character and updated all the finishes, paint colors and furnishings so it’s liveable but not too precious.
This is how you pay homage to the history of a home. With charm and comfort oozing from every corner. Another project designed by Washington based Cameron Ruppert. Photographer: Stacy Zarin Goldberg. (Link here in case you missed my feature last week of a much bolder but equally charming home)

Surrounded by the high mountains and alpine valleys of the Le Mas commune of Côte d’Azur in South-eastern France, is this beautiful home designed by Nicky Haslam. Magically endearing as soon as you walk through the front door. His style is imbued thoughout, each space unique and a statement.

Welcome to Katie Rosenfeld‘s new-old home. A historic Tudor that is a feast for the eyes. I love all of the patterns, the earthiness and the bits of black throughout. Photos: Read McKendree
The extensive renovation of this home took place in the height of the Covid pandemic, and was inspired by the history of the home and the Anglophile homeowner’s obsession with all things British. The result is a quirky, unfitted family home that celebrates imperfection, nooks and crannies and showcases a home well lived in. There are character references throughout.
In Katie’s own home, you see her unleashed whimsy and sense of humor, while managing to stick with classic, iconic and historically appropriate touches.
(In case you missed my Katie feature from February check it out here)

I was looking up the work of designer Nicholas Haslam and found a couple of articles about one of his latest projects – his new home in the Cotwolds. It’s charming and resourceful and small yet filled with beautiful things in every nook and cranny, furnished with pieces from nearby auction houses and local dealers, and objects that he has frequently transformed from their original purposes. For example, the library chandelier is made up of a cake tin, a plant support and a tin star with pods of an Indian oak-apple tree painted green, all hanging from a red plastic chain bought at a local agricultural store. The central light in his bedroom is an upturned Ikea fruit bowl; cardboard butterflies are silhouetted inside an outsize round paper lampshade in the hall; and painted corrugated cardboard makes a sensational dado in the library. A large ceramic vase, marbleised in viridian green by the potter, stands under a console in the hall; it needed a top and by cutting in half and marble-painting a rubber ball that fits it exactly, Nicky finished it off with appropriate panache. (Photos: Simon Upton via House & Garden and Galerie)

Midland Manor is a 19th Century grade 2* listed Manor House restored to its formal glory over the past 6 years by the new owners. There is 6000 sq foot of living space split over 2 floors, 3 formal reception rooms, large galleried hallway, large kitchen, all with ornate, intricate plasterwork and ceilings, cinema room, original wooden floorboards, Versailles parquet, travertine marble flooring, historic stencilling throughout cellars. Master with decked terrace overlooking gardens, lake and parkland 1.5 acres of terraced formal gardens, children woodland play area, fire pit area, pergola, gravelled carriage driveway. Additional farmland, a lake, woodland and barns.
Some of the stenciling and colours in this home are questionable but other than that this is a real beauty. Available as a location home via JJ Media.