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Helsham House by Phoebe Nicol is a sensitive renovation of a mid-century modern home originally designed by Peter Hall. The project balances contemporary functionality with heritage preservation, tailored to a young family’s lifestyle. Nicol collaborated closely with the family, ensuring the design reflected their values. Key original features were retained, including cork flooring and timber joinery, while new materials echoed the 1970s palette, blending past and present in a cohesive, thoughtful transformation.

Phptography by Dave Wheeler.

This resurrected Victorian farmhouse turned weekend cottage is absolute perfection. The wooden slatted ceilings, simple wood trim, brick fireplaces, the happiest of bright yellow walls, the prettiest wallpapers (in particular ‘Blackthorn Autumn’ by Morris & Co. in the stairs/upstairs hallway), a simple neutral wood kitchen, the coziest bedrooms all make for the perfect family getaway. Designed by Bodil Bjerkvik Blain. Photos: Dean Hearne.

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.

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.

Set in the lively heart of Seattle, this Craftsman home was transformed for a Brooklyn couple into a summer retreat that marries modern architecture with traditional elements. Tasked with softening the stark, contemporary updates like the steel staircase, we painted the interiors in a warm Alabaster by Sherwin-Williams, creating a cozy atmosphere ideal for both relaxation and entertainment. The renovation embraced the couple’s urban style while staying true to the home’s Craftsman roots, blending sophisticated urban tastes with practical, stylish living. The result is a harmoniously updated space that feels timeless, marrying the classic with the contemporary in a way that is both inviting and uniquely personal.
I do love this home (my home is a Craftsman too) and the classic style designer Lisa Staton inbued throughout is really pretty but I can’t help but think how much more warmth and beauty would be present if all the woodwork everywhere hadn’t been painted/effort taken to strip it. UGH.