Another fabulous example of mixing old and new architecture and function. Architecture and design firm Bangia Agostinho were tasked with the renovation of this landmarked late 19th century Brooklyn townhouse. They reimagined the home for modern living while honoring the its original character. A previous remodel had erased much of its detail—bleached floors, painted-over mahogany woodwork, and lost ornamentation. The new design restores depth and craftsmanship through a rich material palette and custom cabinetry that balance historic detail with contemporary function. Much of the original mahogany woodwork was still intact and this, god bless them, was restored. Upgraded systems and thoughtfully integrated living and work spaces create a layered, refined home tailored to a young family. Photos: Pia Ulin.

This majestic property dating back to 900 AD, a true pearl of the Pereto area, just 50 km by motorway from Rome, in the heart of Abruzzo. Situated in a panoramic position and surrounded by greenery, the Castle extends over a total surface area of approximately 1,100 square meters, divided into 25 rooms, including 8 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, gardens, cellars and a large garage. The Pereto Castle was built as a watchtower in the first half of the 10th century. Over the centuries, it passed from owner to owner to the Abbey of Montecassino, hosted Corradino di Svevia, the powerful Orsini, Colonna and Maccafani families, until arriving at the present day with the current owners, with a new careful and precise renovation of the manor, which lasted from 1968 to 1975. The restoration work was entrusted to the famous Irish architect Alfred Cochrane.
Really, though, WHERE DO I SIGN??? This castle has soooo much history, and is an actual fortress in its design. I can’t imagine living in something so incredibly old and historic and magical. For sale for €1,400,000 via James Edition.

Nashville designer Lilly Taylor not only created a wonderful home for herself as per the previous post but she also had a hand in the one her parents live in (and that she spent a lot of her childhood in). And this house has EVERYTHING. An elegant and spacious foyer/entryway, a moody and cozy study where hanging around with the fire going is a must, a dreamy and classic kitchen (I adore the weird little nook) with adjacent sitting area to lounge while someone is cooking, a stylish dining room with a dramatic bar area, and an absolutely epic outdoor space with pool and brick pizza oven. GORG!!!!! Photos: Joseph Bradshaw.

Nashville designer Lilly Taylor recently took on a major renovation of most of her home and I am loving the casual yet sophisticated feel, the thoughtful details and the mostly muted colour palette. This new look will stand the test of time and is a wonderful mix of old and new, dark and light, and 100% functional. Photos: Caroline Sharpnack.

Set in the remote slopes of a Welsh hillside, this beautiful four-bedroom farmhouse has been renovated with great care and sensitivity, pairing its existing 19th-century foundations with elegant modern details. Stone-built and with a slate roof, the house spans over 4,200 sq ft across two storeys. Outside, the house sits in grounds of five acres, with landscaped beds and borders, wild meadowland, and a timber-framed cabin. Although Bwlch Coch, as it stands today, was largely built in the 17th century, parts of the building are thought to be around 700 years old. This includes oak panels in the living room, believed to have been reclaimed from a ship. Later period features include a 17th-century oak plank and muntin screen, and a wide inglenook fireplace. Carefully restored over the course of two decades, the house was stripped back to its original fabric. 
I am completely smitten with this home, for sale via Inigo. It even has the quintessential farmhouse dog (Dodge, a deerhound lurcher). I’ll take it, and the dog 🙂 (Some photos via Michael Sinclair via House & Garden)

(This photo makes me want to cry it’s so beautiful)