Displaying posts labeled "Bedroom"

A Mediterranean retreat

Posted on Fri, 29 Aug 2025 by midcenturyjo

In the coastal town of Caldes d’Estrach, John Brown Projects designed Armonia, a serene retreat that captures the essence of Mediterranean living. Owned by a Catalan family now based in Australia, the beach house offers an escape from southern winters into long Spanish summers. Modern comforts are balanced with traditional character, creating an elegant, deeply personal home. Within the house time slows, inviting relaxation, connection and the enduring rhythm of coastal life rooted in heritage and memory.

Photography by Claudia Maurino.

Parisian elegance reimagined

Posted on Fri, 29 Aug 2025 by midcenturyjo

Steps from the Palais Royal, the Fontaine Molière apartment by Studio Ebur unfolds in a graceful U-shaped plan where rooms slip easily one into the next. The grandeur of the 17th and 18th centuries lingers in lofty ceilings and tall windows, enriched by Versailles parquet and Burgundy stone. Revived beams, intricate woodwork and a spirited play of marbles and natural materials infuse the interiors with warmth, elegance and a distinctly Parisian timelessness.

Photography by Matteo Verzini.

This Hackney house was reimagined by JGraham Design, who transformed the ground floor with a striking extension that opened up the kitchen and dining area. Clever built-ins, hidden storage and a curved rooflight soften the space while flooding it with natural light. A bench around the dining table frees up space and adds functionality, while bold copper worktops and lime-washed walls bring colour and texture. In the garden, a blackened-timber studio serves as office, guest room and yoga retreat, its birch-ply interior calm, versatile, and quietly elegant.

Photography by Toby Nima.

A theatrical home in New Canaan

Posted on Mon, 25 Aug 2025 by midcenturyjo

In New Canaan, New York, US-born, London-based decorator Joyce Sitterly redesigned a Greek Revival house for a family eager for bold ideas. The single-level home features an expansive kitchen with a generous farm table and a living room layered with British-accented style. Combining custom-made furniture with antiques, the interiors embrace individuality and drama. Patterns, textures and theatrical touches create a chic yet comfortable atmosphere that avoids convention in favor of character and originality.

Photography by Ollie Tomlinson.

Malvern Hill House by Parker Studio (interiors) in collaboration with Potter & Wilson (architecture) is a heritage home in Croydon that unites Victorian charm with a bold contemporary extension. Nestled in a leafy conservation area, it was carefully restored and expanded to meet the needs of a modern family. The steel-glazed rear addition contrasts with warm interiors, where layered textures, subtle colours, and mixed materials enrich the space. The result is a refined balance between timeless heritage and modern sophistication.

Photography by Pablo Veiga.