It takes a lot to wow me these days (a result of having an interior design blog for over 14 years?). I’ve come to realize wowing me doesn’t necessarily take much effort. It doesn’t have to be some spectacular space that someone spent a small fortune decorating. It could be something rather simple such as the photo above. A large porcelain sink in front of a beautiful window. I don’t quite understand the placement of this sink, and that’s also why I love it so much. I like design to throw me a curve ball every now and then. Thank you to New York based design firm Studio Sofield for managing to WOW me this time.

“Perfect blend of curated modern elegance and highly functional, timeless design”…. “The desire to create a level of sophistication that is never pretentious” …. “Poise and ease are achieved by balancing an artful sense of color and texture, highly bespoke custom furniture with impeccable attention to detail, and incorporating significant antiques and contemporary collectible design pieces that offer curiosity and a sense of wonder” …These are the design principles behind New York & Miami based designer Sandra Weingort.

I came across this incredible home the other day and fell in love. It is a 19th century farm house in Umeå, Sweden, and is home to designer Soraya Forsberg and her husband, 6 kids and 2 dogs. It is fabulously rustic and time-worn, and as you can tell from the photos is an ever-changing canvas. What a dream space! (Photos: Lina Östling via Sköna hem & Andy Liffner via Residence.

I dream of one day having a proper dressing room. One with built-ins and ample storage that isn’t just a bunch of random vintage bit of furniture. And then I’d probably have to start a footwear and bag collection. Because that’s what one does when they have ALL OF THIS. Glorious. The closet of Jessica Bennett of Salt Lake City based Alice Lane Interior Design. (Photos: Nicole Gerulat)

I am curious… if you purchased a very old home with loads of character, complete with peeling wallpaper, peeling paint, original doors and windows etc…..how much would you want to keep vs salvage and live with? Kudos to the owners of this home in Pau, France (Lisa and Julien Ménard and their 5 kids) for maintaining much of the period details. Stripping it of its history would have been cruel. (Via The Socialite Family, photos by Eve Campestrini)