A historic villa in Tuscany

Posted on Fri, 9 Feb 2024 by KiM

Tucked away in a tranquil Tuscan Valley is an early 1800s farmhouse surrounded by olive groves and rows of grapevines. Fully restored and thoughtfully designed by Studio Magness, the property serves as a special place for family to gather together away from hectic city lives. Glowing in the singular Tuscan light, the exterior of the property is anchored by stone walls and Cyprus trees. Inside, accommodations for entertaining abound and rooms are filled with light from deep-set windows. Shadows from a large tracery window enliven the simplicity of the stair. Tile flooring, the ceiling rafters and beams, custom stair rail, and interior shutters provide lovely character while the sleek kitchen, with its beautiful finishes and cabinetry, beckon.
This home(s) is so spectacular I am speechless. To own such beauty and be able to escape every day life in a place this magical steeped in history….. Architect: Brian E. Boyle; Photos: Richard Powers.

Osborne and Warwick

Posted on Fri, 9 Feb 2024 by KiM

I discovered many dream spaces within the portfolio of architectural and interior design firm Osborne and Warwick that is based in Kent. I dream of a room that has enough light and space for a potted tree. I dream of sitting at a dining table within a kitchen, with a wood burning fire keeping the space cozy and warm. I dream of bookcases. I dream of a mudroom, with lots of footwear storage….

Interior designer Charlotte Boundy found this white-walled 3 bedroom terrace in the West London suburb of Shepherd’s Bush a couple of years ago and slathered it in layers and some really pretty colours and wallpaper (F&B’s Joa’s White, London Stone, Reddish Brown, Setting Plaster, ‘Bengali’ by Braquenié) and turned it into the most relaxing, inviting and incredibly charming home. I am head over heels in love with this (and the dog, named Pig 🙂 ). Photos: Mark Anthony Fox

Given our love for all things Parisian, particularly of the Haussmannian variety, I had to share another project by Alexandra Boussagol. This gorgeous family apartment is 185 m2 and is located in the 17th arrondissement. Bless her for leaving the exquisite moldings and chevron parquet flooring intact (I love chevron floors so much I have a chevron tattoo on my left forearm). Many modern and stone pieces were added for weight and graphic touches (the dining table is Calacatta Viola marble and the table in the dining nook is travertine, with black granite in the kitchen). Also, I love when designer’s spend the time and energy making the children’s spaces as fabulous as the rest of the home.

A picturesque Mallorcan finca

Posted on Mon, 5 Feb 2024 by KiM

I don’t really have the words to describe how beautiful the Mallorcan farmhouse of Tatiana Baibabaeva and Tyson Strang of design team Terra Coll Home is. But I have dreamt of visiting Mallorca for many years and this is exactly what I imagine staying in. Rustic and natural and rough around the edges. Most, if not all photos by Salva López.