A calming remodel of a Victorian terrace in Stoke Newington, with a rustic, Italian charm, that is centred around a sociable kitchen and its pantry. Martina and Joe approached us from the outset with the most beautifully laid out briefing document, with a clear direction for the finished aesthetic – textured, rustic, Italian and English combined. On a practical level, the brief was focused on a ground floor extension that could achieve a wider, open and more sociable kitchen to accommodate our clients’ love of social cooking and entertaining. For the loft space, Martina and Joe wanted to convert this space into a calm, main bedroom and ensuite with dressing area, with Italian references like the ground floor. The extension is two peaked volumes that form a stepped plan to respond to the varying lengths of the neighbouring houses.
Oh how I adore this new kitchen, and the simplicity and practicality of the spaces London-based architecture firm Bradley Van Der Straeten re-designed and created in this home.

I am always blown away at the creativity of Paris designers. This 45m2 apartment in the 11th arrondissement is minimalist but packs a real punch with some accented ceilings – a green/brown in the kitchen/dining area and a wood clad ceiling in some of the bedroom (which is meant to “reinforce the impression of a monastic cell and calls for rest”). Both really add drama and interest without being too bold/in your face and taking it to another level (literally – up above HA). Appartement Nation designed by Heju.

1 hour from Paris, on the Paris, Rouen, Deauville axis, a 19th century neo-Gothic style castle, rebuilt on the basis of a 14th century structure. On a 27 hectare estate, cut and sculpted stone castle, with a surface area of 760m2 on 4 levels. Built on a 5-hectare enclosed park with trees, poolhouse, swimming pool, tennis court and outbuildings. On the ground floor: Entrance hall, living room, dining room, kitchen, summer lounge and hallway. Carved woodwork and fireplaces in the main rooms. Stone staircase. On the 1st floor: 1 office in the old chapel, 3 suites with 3 bathrooms and a bedroom. On the 2nd floor: 1 room, 3 suites with bathrooms. 3 Large spaces fitted out under the attic. Caretaker’s house and outbuildings, agricultural land, forest area, aircraft hangar and private airfield with take-off and landing runway.
I loooooooove this château sooooo much. The exterior, especially the rear façade, is gorgeous, and the details inside are absolutely incredible. Aside from redoing the kitchen cabinets, and burning those leather sofas and pool table, I would leave everything else be. For sale via Kretz for €3,700,000.

If you ever had a doubt as to whether or not your home needed more arched doorways, entryways or windows, this home designed by House Nine (based in London) is here to tell you that YES, YES YOUR HOME NEEDS MORE ARCHES. When you enter my foyer from the vestibule there is a set of arched stained glass doors leading to the dining room on the left and an arched doorway on the right leading into the living room. The effect is beautiful and so much softer an appealing to the eye than hard edges.

Warmth and texture abound in our Lake Harriet Historic home. An earthy palette complements the historic architecture found in the refinished oak flooring and a bright chef’s kitchen.
Another beauty with attention to detail that has me swooning by Yond Interiors. A classic kitchen that would stand the test of time, and its simplicity and functionality are perfection. Also adore the accent colours used throughout – dramatic and enveloping. Builder: Mark Williams Custom Homes; Architect: KA Designs; Photos: Taylor Hall O’Brien.