What a joy it must be for interior designer Stephanie Barba Mendoza to come home to this after a long day at work. Her northwest London home is filled with the most beautiful colours and patterns, and I had to start with the kitchen/dining space because WOW this combination of a leafy wallpaper (Marly by Colony) and peachy/pink paint colour (Sweet Briar by Morris & Co) and those gorgeous green tiles and marble counter…. what a treat! The orange living room walls (Dutch Orange by Edward Bulmer) carries the warmth through to the other side of the house. I am completely smitten with this. Photos: Kensington Leverne.

A 1927 historical Spanish home in Santa Monica

Posted on Fri, 21 Mar 2025 by KiM

A quintessential California Spanish home renovated for a young family and their dog, Lady. When the clients purchased the house much of its character had been stripped. Through rehabilitation and restoration, the residence now celebrates the historical qualities of Spanish Colonial architecture while introducing a quiet sense of modernity. Relaxed and warm, the furnishings feel natural within the environment and reflect the vibrance of their young family. 
I love the cream coloured walls juxtaposed with the dark furnishings, the dining room floor is SO GOOD and all that wood in the kitchen makes it so cozy! Designed by Meghan Eisenberg. Photos: Haris Kenjar.

Neoclassical elegance in Atlanta

Posted on Wed, 19 Mar 2025 by KiM

This newly built Atlanta home was another beauty by architect Stan Dixon that was thoughtfully designed to blend in with the 1920s neighbouring homes. This one is a bit more elegant than the last home but also unpretentious and very liveable, with elements I adore – pedimented doorways, Swiss-style millwork, whitewashed brick, a secret doored butlers pantry, weathered stone floors, wood-burning fireplace in the kitchen…Interiors by Carolyn Malone. Photos: Eric Piasecki.

Punch World Studio

Posted on Wed, 19 Mar 2025 by KiM

Cultured perspectives, clever solutions, and refreshing risks are paramount to our process. Our fearless approach to design infuses spaces with individuality to create enduring value; our flexible yet relentless approach to production enables us to realize these bold visions. We transform interior, exterior, residential, and commercial spaces into places, resulting in highly-individualized venues for holistic living.
Modern and graphic, with punchy colours and some of the sweetest bathrooms I’ve seen in a while. Sharing a sample from the portfolio of Dallas-based Punch World Studio.

Architect Stan Dixon created this spectacular home on Kiawah Island, South Carolina for his interior designer friend Jackye Lanham. It is relaxed and casual but with touches of elegance and grandeur, and was designed to have carriage house vibes as if it had been there since the 1700s. Elements such as Gothic Revival-style arched doors, windows and shutters, charcoal-gray limestone blocks floors, rough-hewn wood plank floorboards, the neutral palette and lots of antiques really make this home classic, traditional and timeless. Photos: Eric Piasecki.