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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.

Gent-based JUMA Architects extended an existing farmstead with a striking black volume, creating a harmonious blend of old and new. Positioned as a buffer between the driveway and garden, the new addition adopts the farmstead’s design language with a simple rectangular layout and modest gable roof. Inside, a spacious living area benefits from large windows, a black ceiling and a soft terracotta-toned polished concrete floor. A trapezoid fireplace connects spaces, while the farmhouse retains its charm with wooden beams, plank floors and Belgian bluestone tiles.

Photography by Eugeni Pons.

Isabel Gómez Studio’s latest project is a stunning duplex, fully renovated in one of Brussels’ most sought-after neighborhoods. Set within a remarkable building, the space combines modernity and elegance, featuring a beautiful terrace and a serene wellness area. The design reflects the studio’s philosophy of Emotional Luxury®, creating interiors that evoke deep emotions and forge authentic connections with clients’ stories and aspirations. Led by award-winning designer Isabel Gómez, the studio creates bold, eclectic and sophisticated haute couture interiors. Specializing in luxurious yet livable homes, the team designs custom joinery, furniture, lighting and breathtaking carpets, crafting timeless interiors that are both personal and profound—a true fusion of artistry and comfort.

Photography by Ruth Maria.

Somers House by Kennedy Nolan serves as a weekender, summerhouse and a family gathering space for the owners’ children, partners and grandchildren. Blending architecture and interior design into a unified approach, it exemplifies harmony between form, space and material. With charred timber cladding, ochre render and oiled Douglas Fir, the home offers a tactile, resilient design suited to its wild Westernport Bay setting. The palette, inspired by Gija artist Queenie McKenzie and Luis Barragán’s vibrant hues, balances robustness and warmth. Every element—from red travertine to textured finishes—creates a sanctuary where privacy and togetherness coexist, celebrating timelessness, weathered beauty and distinctly Australian coastal aesthetics.

Photography by Derek Swalwell.