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The new owner of the place and his companion had clearly expressed their preferences for a style full of poetry and extravagance and a touch of nostalgia with references to the past. The tone was set for an apartment that had to be playful, warm, soft, daring, colorful, sophisticated and refined, a bit retro and nostalgic to live in withdrawn from the world as in a family home out of time, protective, far from the criteria of fashion and the trends of the present. Like a garment tailor-made for a personality with special characteristics, some choices were dictated by the owner’s Asian origins: design of the glass roof, Delft blue plates, enhancement of the collection of works of art, furniture and objects of Korean origin of exceptional quality. Wallpapers in bedrooms reactivate our childhood memories. This apartment translates the aspirations we had to invent an imaginary and poetic world by favoring fantasy, delicacy, and lightness.
I am always in awe of designer Marianne Evennou‘s work and this one is no exception. How she delineates spaces using colour, and uses colours one might never think to attempt in the same space is so impressive. The kitchen in this apartment may be tiny but it is GORGEOUS. Photos: Grégory Timsit.

It’s been nearly a million years since I featured Los Angeles based showroom and design studio Martin & Brockett so I thought I would share some design projects this time around. Lots of cozy spaces and love the use of colour, even when subtle. Also a fan of the plethora of art displayed throughout.

When I dream of homes in Provence, they essentially look just like this one designed by John Tanner. Limestone floors, simple plasterwork, oversized fireplaces, crystal chandeliers, and a really beautiful almost monastic and minimal feel. I would not change a thing here. Architect: Bosc Architectes. Photos: Christopher Horwood.

In Notting Hill, Ola Jachymiak Studio has transformed a Victorian flat into a warm, New York loft-inspired, luxurious apartment. Think of a blend of 1990s brutalist industrial style with luxury. In the living room, a black Victorian marble fireplace is framed by custom bookshelves with a Togo sofa and a 1970s Xavier Feal coffee table. The dining area has a walnut table and Jean Prouvé chairs illuminated by washi paper lamps while the kitchen features stainless steel and retro elements, including custom telescopic doors. The master bedroom combines monochromatic tones with glass blocks and Japanese-inspired furniture with the bathroom featuring marble and micro-cement.

Photography by Migdal Studio.

“A meticulous renovation of a landmarked two-bedroom, two-bathroom Upper West Side townhouse, we were tasked with creating a feminine, cultivated, and imaginative oasis for a young, eclectic and creative client. We drew inspiration from a Parisian pied-à-terre, along with Ottoman architecture and Spanish design.”

Light-filled and lovely with a touch of whimsy. Upper West Side Apartment by Molly Torres Portnof of DATE Interiors (an acronym for ‘Designing A Tiny Empire’).

Photography by Kirsten Francis.