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A retreat to nature for our accomplished New York City clients. Deeply attuned to their environment, our clients partnered with Artemis Landscape Architects to restore the land, reintroducing native flora and seamlessly integrating the home into its natural setting. Our role was to bring warmth and depth to the newly built structure, infusing the interiors with soul, texture, and a narrative that feels both intentional and timeless. Thoughtful layers of materiality, vintage elements, and curated pieces create a home that is both a refuge and a reflection of its surroundings.
Getting behind this when white/cream walls don’t typically get me very excited because in typical Moore House Design fashion, lots of moodiness is added in dark furniture and accessories and the textures are always next level. I really love this Jamestown, RI home. Photos: Jared Kuzia; Styling: Philippa Brathwaite; Builder: K&R Construction; Architect: Dimauro Architects; Landcape architects: Artemis Landscape Architects; Landscaper: Landscape Creations.

At the end of a long and winding driveway through the forest, White Rock is perched above a steep rocky incline overlooking the north bank of the Gaspereau River Valley. White Rock was designed as an escape – not in the traditional sense of a cottage but as an opportunity for solitude high above the valley floor with expansive views above the tree line. The simple form with deliberate, carefully positioned openings is inspired by traditional hunting cabins and duck blinds hidden in the dense forest. The bedrooms are both minimal and raw – lined entirely in smoked oak with raw steel shelving and wall-mounted industrial light fixtures. The bathroom is restrained, lined in a gray terracotta tile with simple stainless steel fixtures to accompany the stainless steel wall-mounted vanity. A full wall of glazing blurs the line between interior and exterior, creating the illusion of showering completely submersed in the surrounding forest. the second floor is expansive and bright. A massive window set within a large cantilevered corten steel hoop wraps the southeast corner, with raw steel benches to sit and take in the view. A wood-burning fireplace anchors the east wall with an antique Arne Norell lounge chair and furniture by Luca Nichetto and Montauk creating a spectacular setting for one or a small group. Along the west wall, the kitchen is composed of a simple series of protruding stainless steel shelves and a bank of stainless steel millwork. A corten steel roof hatch provides access to the rooftop, providing a secluded respite for dining and resting amongst a collection of Japanese maple trees with views across the tree canopy of the Gaspereau Valley below.
This house is spectacular. Moody and restrained, majestically capturing the beauty of the landscape. How could you not relax when retreating here? By Omar Ghandi Architects. Photos: Ema Peter Photography.

“Child Studio enlisted their trusted collaborators in England and Italy to realise the bespoke interiors of this London residence, working closely with wooden cabinetry artisans and marble carving specialists. The meticulous craftsmanship is evident in custom handmade details appearing throughout the home, such as the recurring motif of soft undulating curves on the plaster ceiling coves, wooden furniture pieces and carved marble elements.”

Child Studio is a London-based design practice founded in 2017 by Alexy Kos and Che Huang. Renowned for their meticulously crafted interiors, the studio creates atmospheric spaces that evoke a nostalgic and cinematic quality, blending refined detailing with a distinct sense of mood and storytelling.

The audacity of Austin – the seduction of Tuscany. A contemporary blend of Spanish and Italian elements. Outdoor living. Sunsets. Treasured moments with family.
I had to share another project by Mohon that transports you to another time and place. Exposed stone walls and exposed beams and big stone fireplaces call to me like nothing else.

This 100-year-old Tudor in San Francisco serves as home to designer Anu Jain, her husband, and their two children under 5. The historic residence has been thoughtfully renovated to reflect Jain’s signature design philosophy that masterfully blends collected pieces with modern sensibilities, creating spaces that feel both timeless and contemporary. Serving as both a laboratory for her design ideas and a nurturing environment for her young family, the home demonstrates how thoughtfully designed spaces can be simultaneously striking and functional. The end result is avant-garde but timeless; old but new (the original fireplace sits next to a chair from The Future Perfect and a chandelier from Modern Made), and stylish but functional in all the right ways.
This home is a testament to how you don’t need to strip the history out of a home to make it modern and cool. That gorgeous fireplace Anu didn’t modernize? There’s your proof. Photos: R. Brad Knipstein.