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I am utterly smitten with this deVOL kitchen designed by Banjo Beale. It is located in the basement of a townhouse in Bath, and despite the gorgeous cabinetry being new, many original details were maintained such as original wavy Georgian glass paned windows, chippy woodwork, panelling, doors and cupboards, stone floors and fireplace. The new cabinetry in black topped with bespoke copper worktops is divine. I could not love this more.

This home in Chicago is an exceptional example of what designer Jen Talbot is all about. Spaces that are works of art. Where each piece is carefully considered, is a work of art on its own, and as a whole it is next level sophisticated and tells such a dramatic story. Simplicity is key. An abundance of shapes. Dark and light. Setting the stage. Photos: Dustin Forest.

Keyes Road is a two-storey, semi-detached red brick house dating to around 1890-1910. The focus of our work was on the ground floor where we were asked to improve the layout and use of the main living areas of the house, for an active family of four. Important to the design was to maximise the quality and amount of light as well as connection to the garden and flow to the rest of the house. Our proposal introduces three single storey extensions, comprising a central, large space that extends the main outrigger of the house. To each side are smaller volumes, affording a full width kitchen. While defining a series of discrete volumes, it was important for us to ensure that the kitchen, living, family and dining rooms that are interconnecting and continuous. The result is a big space punctuated by a series of differently sized arches, defining spaces to ensure their intimacy.
Studio Tashima created such a wonderful addition to designer Natalie Grosberg’s north London home. That kitchen is an absolute dream – so much space and the light through the skylights and doors! Also a great example of how arches are always the way to go. Photos: Anna Batchelor.

A bachelor’s dual-purpose, industrial solo pad allows for moments of self-discovery and experience — a true blank canvas that, through thoughtful design, exudes personality and embraces curiosity. An enviable art collection — including a two-story custom installation — and street-level event space only add to the adventure.
There’s a sense of drama, coolness, a modern artsy vibe in this West Loop home. I am swooning over the bedroom in that glorious green (Benjamin Moore’s Polished Slate) with the “Moon Gate” transition to the meditation space. Designed by Studio Sven. Photos: Ryan McDonald.

Situated near Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper in Milan, the apartment of Felizia Berchtold and Oskar Kohnen (of London/Milan based interior, architecture, and design studio Tutto Bene) combines historical significance with modern design. Set within a former Visconti palazzo, it serves as both a creative retreat and a pied-à-terre, shaped by the designers’ lives between Milan and London. The space revolves around a central garden room, awash with natural light. Here, original terrazzo flooring and plasterwork form a canvas upon which curated collectables interact in ever-changing compositions. At its core rests a black Kubus, a movable fabric-panelled cabinet inspired by Malevich’s Black Square, blending modern abstraction with historic surroundings. A shrine-like silver-leaf kitchen and a chrome-and-rosewood table enhance the rhythm of daily life with functional simplicity. The surrounding terrace, with its century-old wisteria and palm trees, infuses the interior with shades of green, creating a seamless connection between interior and exterior.
I cannot think of a cooler way to spend time in Milan than this perfect little apartment. It is simple and effortlessly chic and that insanely gorgeous terrazzo floor is giving me heart palpitations. Photos: Ludovic Balay.