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A dreamy kitchen and boot & flower room

Posted on Fri, 7 Feb 2025 by KiM

I’m just going to leave this here, so you can dream about having the most epic kitchen and boot/flower room like these designed by Barlow & Barlow. Sooo much space, that curved window makes it the prettiest place to wash dishes, a fabulous island to congregate around, and OH MY the plants and flowers I would be arranging and growing in that boot & flower room with all that shelving…. Photos: Paul Craig.

A serene Scandinavian retreat in Sweden by Studio Own Architecture blends wood, black and concrete for a refined yet understated elegance. Expansive windows frame the natural landscape, filling the minimalist interior with light. Clean lines and open spaces create a sense of calm, while concrete adds an industrial touch and black accents provide contrast. Outdoor decks seamlessly connect to nature, offering a tranquil escape for relaxation and modern living in the wilderness.

Bassano is the transformation and combination of two cabins in Red Hill to create a luxurious retreat as a private suite and an artist studio. The exteriors of the cabin meet the natural landscape through a blend of pale brick and timber battens. Inside, the experience contrasts through industrial materialities and bold forms, such as in the steel spine and travertine floor tiles. Traditional ceiling beams pay homage to the region’s farmhouses, and constant views of surrounding farmland maintain a connection to the environment. A central reeded glass wall separates the two zones of the living quarters. One side contains a kitchen, breakfast nook, lounge and fireplace, while the other features the main bedroom, robe, and a centrepiece custom concrete bath dramatically illuminated by a skylight. The result is a richly textured space with a keen sense of individuality, creativity and comfort.
I really love the edgy coolness of this retreat. Not sure which is my favourite element – that statement bath/basin/skylight combo or the dark steel kitchen. Designed by Tom Robertson Architects. Interior design: Simone Haag. Photos: Derek Swalwell.

Casa Cool Girl

Posted on Fri, 31 Jan 2025 by midcenturyjo

Built in 1931, this charming Spanish home sits atop a quiet East LA hill, surrounded by lush greenery for a private treehouse feel. The design embraces its cozy, secluded nature with natural materials, colored plaster, and thoughtfully curated trinkets. Every detail enhances the home’s warmth and character, creating an intimate retreat that blends nostalgia and whimsy while celebrating its unique setting and timeless charm. Silverlake Residence by Tess Interiors.

Photography by Nick Glimenakis.

Perched on a cliff with 180-degree views of Vancouver’s Indian Arm, the location of this home is second to none. Inside, a previous renovation (sometime in the heyday of the “crown moldings and orange pine” 1990s) had covered up a lot of the home’s original charm and character. Taking inspiration from the ’70s when the house was first built, we leaned into that decade and how it might blend with the homeowner’s Japanese heritage, as well as the site’s West Coast surroundings. What followed was part restoration, part exploration—a process that led us to a new home that feels uniquely special and personal to the family who first spied its true potential.
This house takes mid-century modern to a whole other level. This is SO COOL and I love that the new design mimics much of what was there before (I had to include a couple before photos) but making it 100 times better. The living room with those curved windows (and epic views), and the new sofa fit around them with the modernized floating fireplace is to die for. Deep Cove designed by Plaid Fox.