This project by Liddicoat & Goldhill involved the renovation of a Grade II listed 18th-century mill in Wiltshire, previously converted into a 3,133 sqft home. Built into a hillside, the four-storey structure was extended with a double-height orangery and terrace to connect the elevated living areas with the garden below. An inverted floor plan placed open-plan living spaces on the bright upper levels, while bedrooms occupy the more secluded lower floors. A carbon steel and oak helical staircase was inserted through the full height of the building, uniting the spaces while respecting the original industrial fabric. The design carefully balances conservation with the introduction of modern Scandinavian interiors. Photos: Michael Sinclair & Will Scott.

A lobster/boob bathroom. Eyeball chairs. A “conversation” bespoke sofa. A concierge desk/bar. A uterus bed. A stained glass eye window. A triple height indoor garden. Welcome to the wacky and absolutely beautiful home of artists of Philip and Charlotte Colbert created by Buchanan Studio and Chris Dyson Architects who concocted this masterpiece from five dilapidated brick terrace homes. There is so much space and so many surreal and creative things everywhere you look. Photos: Alicia Waite.

The goals of the project at “Big Bend”, located in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, were two-fold. The design team was charged with completely re-envisioning the interior of the house through a gut renovation that would deliver amenity updates and a setting for a contemporary lifestyle. Simultaneously, restoration of the exterior and minor additions would occur with the minimal possible impact on the historic character of the building. Our client wanted the interior to surprise visitors. In response, our design delivers utterly unique, dramatic spaces created through custom casework, vaulted ceilings, and a plan that provides multiple sightlines through the house from various points of entry.
I loooooooove the mix of old and “newer” in this home and how it all looks like there’s some history behind it even if it’s been rebuilt. I don’t know what the interior looked like before the renovation but I think Archer & Buchanan Architects did it justice. Builder: Griffiths Construction, Inc.; Photos: Jeffrey Totaro.

In the heart of the golden triangle of the Luberon, this property is located in a wooded environment of just over one hectare, with a beautiful unobstructed view of the village of Ménerbes. Away from any nuisance, this seventeenth-century farmhouse of about 170 m² has been carefully restored, respecting its original architecture. The ground floor is structured around a bright living room, a dining room with a fireplace, and a spacious kitchen with terracotta floor, open to the living rooms. A bedroom with shower room, with direct access to the outdoors and the swimming pool, completes this level. Upstairs, the master bedroom en suite is accompanied by a second bedroom, also with its own shower room. An independent office, accessed by a stone staircase, could become a fourth bedroom for guests. The landscaped garden, planted with rose bushes and Mediterranean species, is organized around several terraces conducive to relaxation throughout the day. The swimming pool (10 × 4 m), perfectly integrated into its environment, and the dry stone bories are naturally in line with the spirit of the place.
I had to lead with the exterior photos of this home because I am utterly smitten with the landscaping of this property. All the beautiful hardscaping and spaces created are magical. The interior is fantastic too but there unfortunately aren’t many photos. What a gem! For sale for €1,498,000 via Daniel Féau.

As the story goes, when designer Azar Fattahi of LALA Reimagined was vacationing in Mallorca, her fridge leaked and having to replace flooring snowballed into a full-on revamp. With the Mediterranean on her mind, the end result is bright and airy with some really fun touches like colourful tile used in several spaces (that balcony setup with different spaces set up, against the tree backdrop is fantastic!), a magical forest painted mural. Love this! Photos: Ori Harpaz.