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This full renovation of an Edwardian semi-detached home by Studio Warnars screams quintessentially English design. Colour, pattern, the mix of old and new then pumped up with a quirky sense of humour. Every detail matters, from architectural elements to carefully chosen accessories and art pieces. Creativity is mixed with functionality, resulting in spaces that captivate the eye and enrich daily life.

Photography by Milo Brown Photography

Designer Marta De La Rica at it again with another home in Madrid that has similar warm tones as the last one, but with a bit of subtlety here. Some grasscloth wallpaper adds texture and coziness, while floral wallpaper and a pretty suzani bedcover add femininity. Photos: Manolo Yllera.

I am trying to put some coherent words together after picking my jaw up off the floor. I have to say it…..this is the coolest home I have ever featured on the blog. This is so epic on so many levels that I don’t know where to begin. I love this so damn much. I keep picturing Rick Owens strutting around in here, maybe holding a fashion show up and down these hallways. INCREDIBLE! The Varpullan estate is located on the Dutch, Belgian and German border and is currently for sale here. (And thank you Dave for sending us this link!)
Varpullan is the name of the astonishing world of sculptor Arthur Spronken. This unique, temple-like residential complex on a plot of over 2 hectares, includes a villa/loft, studio, workshop, storage depot and company house, and is entirely his own creation – a work of art to live and work in! The name Varpullan is an ode to his wife, the Finnish artist Varpu Tikanoja. This is the life’s work of Arthur Spronken and Varpu Tikanoja. In addition to the living area, the complex also includes the workshop, the exhibition space, the storage depot and a company house. The living area is 810 m², the workshop and warehouse area is no less than 560 m² and the covered outdoor area covers another 267 m². All in all, it has a gross capacity of 5,824 m³.

150 sqm of minimalism with a touch of retro funk and Spanish history. 20 MJ Residencial Apartment Madrid by Burondo. Photos: Montse Garriga; Stylist: Pete Bermejo.

Classic, yet unique and unexpected. Livable. Legit antiques, cool vintage, modern art, good bones, texture and materials, custom and found….
Next level sophistication and spaces for every possible need, including relaxing, drinking, dining, chilling, sleeping, lounging, smoking, cleaning…. I am obsessed with the stick figure art grouping in the living room (by Jean-Marc Louis). Pacific Heights I by Lisa Hilderbrand. Photos: John Merkl.