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Studio Shamshiri’s Charles Street project in New York’s West Village was designed for a theater-loving client who wanted a home that felt both personal and expressive. Inspired by the neighborhood’s rich bohemian history, the team restored original 1866 details and added thoughtful, artistic layers throughout. Plaster ceiling reliefs, a sculptural bronze mirror and hand-painted murals bring depth and character to the space. The kitchen offers a quiet retreat opening to a peaceful garden. The home embraces a bold, bohemian spirit that resists today’s more muted design trends.

Photography by Stephen Johnson.

Designers’ own

Posted on Fri, 23 May 2025 by midcenturyjo

GACHOT blends timeless craftsmanship with modern technology, creating designs marked by elegance, simplicity, and meticulous detail. The Sutton Place Residence, the Gachot family’s uptown apartment, exemplifies this approach. Contemporary elements—bold art and sculptural furniture—complement the classic Pre-War architecture. The result is a sophisticated space that feels both fresh and rooted in tradition. Balancing warmth with modernity, GACHOT’s design honors the building’s historic charm while meeting the functional needs of everyday life.

Photography by William Jess Laird.

A layered harbourside retreat

Posted on Wed, 21 May 2025 by midcenturyjo

Overlooking Sydney Harbour, this Balmoral residence was designed by Eaton Molina Architects director Jake Eaton. (The project began during his time at Burley Katon Halliday and was completed at EMA.) The architecture balances light, scale and materiality, shaped through a collaborative design process. Landscape design by Dangar Barin Smith overcomes limited deep soil by using raised planters atop slabs. These create layered, thriving gardens with species chosen for resilience, forming a soft, coastal landscape that embraces the home.

Photography by Prue Ruscoe.

As soon as I started scrolling through the listing for Selwood Lodge – an exceptional Grade II-listed house that marries Gothic revival architecture with European villa-style romance on Inigo I instantly recognized the infamous deVOL kitchen of Pearl Lowe. This entire house is eclectic vintage maximalism wizardry and I love every bit of it. It’s like a big hug from the sweetest (and most stylish) granny.

Venice Compound by Electric Bowery is a vibrant, multi-home oasis in Venice, California. Designed for multigenerational living, four unique homes are tied together by lush gardens and a central courtyard, encouraging connection and independence. Drawing inspiration from Venice’s early Craftsman cottages, the design is playful, layered and light-filled. The main residence, Tutto House, bursts with bold colour, rich textures and joyful details from chartreuse dining walls to plum-red kitchen cabinetry. A guest house and tree house each offer their own character, blending comfort and craftsmanship. The Studio, a calm, creative hideaway, rounds out the compound. The landscape, complete with citrus trees, bamboo and flowering vines, acts as a lush, ever-changing backdrop to a home that celebrates beauty, individuality and everyday rituals.

Photography by Laure Joliet.