I am going to let you all marinate with these photos of this incredible outdoor space in Litchfield, Connecticut. There are so many little zones to relax in, and that potager garden area and greenhouse are giving me heart palpitations. Spectacular! Another beauty by Walter Street Design Associates. Photos: Warren Jagger.

A smart Islington townhouse filled with bold colour, pattern and a riot of playful design details. An invigorating escape from the outside world for a lovely young family – a space which offers both fun and respite in equal measure.
Studio Duggan used some really spicy colours in this home and I am in love. Any tones that make me think of spices found in the souks of Marrakech are going to win me over. Photos: Dean Hearne.

I often crave design that is simple, timeless, bordering on minimal, warm, neutral because sometimes it gets to be too much. Too overdone. Too trendy. Often not that functional. This home in Montréal is like a breath of fresh air. It’s like a big hug from a granny who smells of garlic and Nivea cream. Designed by Atelier St-Arno. Photos: Maxime Desbiens.

Proposed in an exclusive historical medieval context, Castle in the municipality of Dello, in the province of Brescia. The characteristic property, immersed in a park of approx. 1900 sqm, is located in the centre of the town. Passing through the gate of the property, we enter directly into the paved courtyard and encounter three distinct buildings: the guardhouse, the castle and at the end of the courtyard the stables. The castle is spread over three floors with a total area of about 1350 square metres. On the ground floor we find the restaurant area as well as other rooms that can also be used for twenty business or other purposes. There is then a large entrance hall with a grand staircase leading to the upper floors. On the first floor, above the restaurant area, there is a service group with storage room, a lounge and two bedrooms. While above the flat, via the grand staircase, there is a second flat consisting of two halls/living rooms, a kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. On the attic floor, above the dining area, there are two rooms; while above the residential area there are three large rooms with excellent heights where one can comfortably create living quarters. The entire property also includes the guardhouse and stables.
This castle is one of my favourites I’ve featured in some time. Possibly because it is furnished and photographed reasonably well (both of which, to my horror, seem to be hard to come by). For sale via JamesEdition for €2,250,000.

Located in Paris’s 14eme arrondissement, Jessica Helgerson lovingly designed this 550 sq ft apartment for herself and her family. She took inspiration from the 14eme itself, a neighborhood with a village-like feel: abundant community gardens, quiet streets, mutual aid associations, and influence of many resident artists past and present. The apartment is playful and pastoral, with a rich palette of greens and filled with art made almost entirely by friends. The mural in the bedroom was hand-painted by Jessica to reflect the view out the window – leafy, green, and full of joy. Nearly all the furnishings are antiques sourced at Paris flea markets and elsewhere in France. The ceiling light fixtures are part of a lighting line designed by Jessica.
This apartment is so full of joy and light, and that green tile is STUNNING. J’adore! Photos: Aaron Leitz.