Dark tones and rich hues….just what the fall season calls for. It’s cozy and warm and calls for the fire to be lit, a tea to be brewing and a blanket ready to snuggle under. Designed by Susannah Holmberg. Photos: Ryan McDonald.

This handsome Grade II*-listed home sits in the middle of the picturesque National Trust-managed Antony Estate, amid the rural countryside of the Devon/Cornwall border. The house was originally built as a school in 1847. It was rebuilt as a vicarage before being remodelled by architect William White, who, in 1849, divided it into a Gothic-style residence. It unfolds over 6,000 sq ft, with six bedrooms, a series of striking living areas and additional outbuildings. The estate’s striking church sits at the foot of the house’s pretty gardens, which encompass terraced areas well-positioned for the sun and an outdoor heated pool. In recent years, the house has been thoughtfully renovated and restored. A plethora of original features have been preserved, including the staircase with its quatrefoil carvings, substantial fireplaces with pointed arch detailing, and a screen in the study set on marble columns.
This home’s details (both exterior and interior) are exquisite! Most of the interior is unfortunate and not doing the home any favours but I can easily imagine the fun I would have redecorating this. And of course, would keep it mostly traditional with some of my quirky MCM and modern touches. For sale via Inigo.

A second home is a dream of mine – a cottage to be able to do all the design things I wish I could have done in my main house, or the second-runner-up of styles I wished I would have done but caved and went the safe route. This historic coastal cottage in Northport, Maine is definitively giving cottage vibes but also so much vintage charm and such pretty, joyful colours that really make this an awesome place to spend with family and friends. Another wonderful project by Reath Design. Photos: Laure Joliet.

Another must share from Heidi Caillier‘s recently completed projects is this beautiful home in Warwick, NY. There’s something about low ceilings that make a home feel so enveloping and warm. This is a bit more traditional than the last but the architecture definitely calls for that. Love the quirky touches like a high gloss red library and lots of elements of the outdoors inside which also seems appropriate given the setting. Photos: Haris Kenjar. Styling: Mieke ten Have.

It’s the week of my favourite designers and Frances Merrill of Reath Design is up there as one of my top 5, and I was excited to see a couple of newly completed projects from her so here is one of them. Such wonderful details in this home and lovely to see them maintained and showcased. Frances’ touches of some dark colours (and some unexpected shades here and there – proving you don’t have to use the same colours throughout for cohesion…how boring!) and some wallpapers add sooo much character. I particularly love the sweet little dining area off the kitchen. Photos: Laure Joliet. Styling: Mieke ten Have.