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This 1920s John Byers-designed home in L.A.’s Pacific Palisades was sensitively reimagined by Scott Formby, preserving its architectural character while refreshing the interiors with colour, texture and a refined mix of old and new pieces. Without major structural changes the home was transformed into a highly personal, soulful space. As the clients’ needs evolved, Formby continued to refine the design, creating a layered, expressive environment that reflects how the family now lives within the historic framework.

Photography by Brent Henry Martin.

This very large and very stunning historic Beaux Arts estate was originally designed and built by Philip Trammell Shutze in the 1930s, and was revitalized for a young family with deep Italian roots. The homeowners undertook a respectful renovation with designer Tammy Connor and architect Stan Dixon. The team preserved the spirit of Shutze’s design while reconfiguring rooms, restoring a previous addition, and converting the attic into a children’s living space. Drawing from the owner’s ancestral homes in Italy, Connor incorporated meaningful heirlooms such as master drawings and an 18th-century chinoiserie screen. The result is an elegant yet relaxed family home, rich in classical detail and personal heritage. Photos: Simon Upton.

I am utterly smitten with this deVOL kitchen designed by Banjo Beale. It is located in the basement of a townhouse in Bath, and despite the gorgeous cabinetry being new, many original details were maintained such as original wavy Georgian glass paned windows, chippy woodwork, panelling, doors and cupboards, stone floors and fireplace. The new cabinetry in black topped with bespoke copper worktops is divine. I could not love this more.

In Highland Park, Dallas, this home by Ashby Collective reflects a modern eclectic sensibility shaped by its London-born owner. Starting with a blank white canvas, the design evolved into a vibrant mix of bold color, rich texture, and curated artwork. Vintage and classic pieces lend depth and charm, while a moody reimagining of the primary bathroom adds drama. The result is a warm, soulful home layered with elegance, personality, and artistic flair.

Photography by Clay Grier.

Following the request of a young family in Montreal, the Roslyn project aimed to redesign their residence to optimize the space around the home, while connecting the living spaces and reorganizing the bedrooms upstairs. To achieve harmony and fluidity between the rooms, openings were created and enlarged, establishing a visual and physical link between the kitchen and the dining room, and continuity between the living room and the foyer. Upstairs, the bedroom has been designed as a master suite integrating an office space, a bathroom and a wardrobe behind the bed.
I continue to be amazed at the ability of Montreal architects to create so much light and sense of space in typically narrow, dark homes (that often have homes attached on both sides and lack the ability to easily add windows). Catherine Aubin and Catherine Potvin of design firm Catherine Catherine are new to me and now on my must-watch list. I am OBSESSED with that 2 story foyer with fireplace and bookshelves situation. Photos: Raphaël Thibodeau.