On the Upper East Side, Australian interior designer Greg Natale’s New York townhouse reflects the city’s vibrant spirit and its owner’s global influences. Once a mixed-use building, it now blends Italian craftsmanship and Parisian flair. Natale reinstated the original two-door entrance and infused the interiors with bold marble, vintage finds, and bespoke details like the floral chandelier by Crizu. Inspired by a pink and green palette, the layered design celebrates art, culture, and creativity, with the ground floor serving as a dedicated art school.
Photography by Anson Smart.
Taking a break from my usual post of a magnificent architectural but typically horribly decorated châteaux to show you an example of what a château decorated with skills (and lots of to die for French antiques) could look like. Without Ikea outdoor furniture in the living room or bedsheet covered armchairs.
Located in a wooded glen on the edge of a picturesque lake in North Carolina, this chateau-style home was ready for interior design. The owners had collected a warehouse full of architectural antiques from France. Always ready for a challenge, Barry Dixon agreed to the project, realizing his task would be much like assembling a giant jigsaw puzzle. He had to integrate all the pieces together to form a coherent interior, one with the Gallic character and charm of a medieval French chateau combined with the livability of a twenty-first-century home for a modern American Family. Photos: Erik Kvalsvik.
From the moment you step through the front door, the glimpses of the garden filter softly through Lillelund (“little forest”) – a name that honours the client’s Danish heritage and speaks to a sense of tranquillity and nature. The 1914 Californian Bungalow has been reimagined by Madeleine Blanchfield Architects with a modern addition, creating a dynamic interplay between light-filled new spaces and heritage details like scalloped ceilings and brick arches. An arched portal signifies the transition from old to new, where vaulted ceilings, a floating concrete island and mesmerising curves elevate the living zone. Rich with family history and artistic collaboration, the home reflects a timeless design grounded in beauty, memory and craft.
Photography by Tom Ferguson.
I am completely smitten with this Brooklyn townhouse designed by David Lucido. It gives artsy museum vibes but in the best possible way. I love all of the warmth and cozy furnishings yet it’s totally chic, with beautiful colours to add drama and extra coziness in some of the spaces. I can only imagine the parties and gatherings the owner must host. Only cool people allowed 😉 Photos: Ori Harpaz.
When we started updating this 15th-century Cotswolds cottage, it was tired and several areas needed urgent attention. We updated the electrics, replaced the kitchen & bathrooms, restored & improved the flooring & redecorated throughout. We used the colours of the local countryside as our inspiration- damson, moss, dandelion & chestnut which mix comfortably with unfussy antiques & modern art.
Imperfect Interiors did an incredible job turning this into the most charming and countryside getaway that you can rent (more info here) for your own relaxing escape.