This property is truly unique in the entire famous village: designed in 1870 by architect Ernesto Pirovano, commissioned by industrialist Benigno Crespi for the workers of his textile factory, this building was deliberately built in its majestic castle guise to serve as a calling card for the entire Crespi d’Adda area. Its neo-medieval appearance, according to the architectural style that was popular in the late 19th century, inspired by the revival of the past, can be seen in the dense ornaments that embellish the facades, including single, double, triple and small windows, marble bases and sills, concrete parts, frescoes with coats of arms, mosaics, capitals with an epic tone, balconies in inlaid wood and inserts in wrought iron and bronze.
I thought I would stray from the typical France château I’ve been featuring lately and move to Italy for a change. WOW do castellos there not disappoint! I wish there were more photos of the rooms rather than so many detail shots but the details are pretty spectacular. Can you imagine calling this home?! For sale for “from 5M to 10M” via Lionard.

An article by 1stDibs calls this New York townhouse ‘Opium Den meets Palm Beach’ and now anything else I say is going to be irrelevant. This is a combination of all the things I love that could be seen as ‘tacky’ by some – Chinoiserie, leopard print in various colour schemes, blue and white china – but Joyce Sitterly put these ALL TOGETHER and it is the most fabulously whimsical and over the top home I’ve seen in a while. J’ADORE!!!! Photos: Ollie Tomlinson

Designer Tom Morris created sophisticated yet fun spaces in this late-Georgian style home in north London. Gorgeous, rich colours in terracotta and dark orange, teal and smoky blue, primary reds and greens makes for a vibrant and moody vibe for the homeowner and his daughters. I love a daring, mostly on the dark side palette like this. It’s like a big hug. Photos: Boz Gagovski.

In Sleepy Hollow, New York, designer Joyce Sitterly transformed a stark new-build into a refined and inviting home by incorporating buttery hues, caramel accents, rich textiles, and a neo-classical touch. Her goal was to infuse warmth and personality into the otherwise bland, boxy spaces that lacked emotional depth or distinct character. With no formal brief beyond creating a comfortable environment for the homeowner’s four children, Joyce relied on an instinctive, layered approach to bring a sense of soul and sophistication to the interiors. Photos: Ollie Tomlinson

This stunning newly built 8,000 SF, 5-bed, 8-bath home in Dallas was Belgian countryside inspired and has such beautiful proportions and details to give it an air of elegance but also a bit of rustic, southern appeal. Filled with bespoke finishes, centuries old antiques, sculptural furnishings, it’s a wonderful mix of modernity and history. Design: Shane & Pierce; Builder: Pierce Jordan Development; Landscaping: Bloom and Grow.