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Once an abandoned piggery, The Makers Barn by HUTCH has transformed into a stunning example of elemental architecture that pays homage to its agricultural roots. Inspired by nearby Tudor cottages, its pitched roof and larch-clad exterior create a utilitarian silhouette amidst tall grasses and wildflowers on London’s rural edge. A board-formed concrete chimney rises from the structure, echoing Brutalist influences, while the interiors balance rustic and industrial elements. The space features a steel table on a soft rug, a mid-century modular sofa lit by a sculptural 1980s lamp, and end-grain mosaic floors. The artisanal kitchen showcases crafted details, including Dorset-forged steel skillets and a window framing the surrounding meadow. Designed for flow, the barn incorporates open sightlines and frameless windows to blur the line between indoors and nature. A concrete shower beneath the sky and a sunken bath evoke natural springs. With its clay ceilings, thick pinkish walls, and straw-hued palette, the barn blends earthen architecture with quiet luxury. Thoughtfully furnished with local craftsmanship, it exudes a modest, restorative charm.

Photography by Helen Cathcart.

Designer and journalist Kate Watson-Smyth of Mad About the House decided to make her 30 year dream of buying a home in Italy come true and in spring 2023 she fell in love and purchased a run-down historic villa (24 rooms over 3 floors) in Piemonte, northern Italy (a village outside Turin) and spent about a year renovating. painting and wallpapering. It is absolutely stunning – it has 2 kitchens (one of ground floor and one on the top floor), a cantina with vaulted ceilings and a traditional working pizza oven (!!!) and 100 year old wisteria growing outside. It is now colourful and cozy with some modern touches and I am in love. Photos: Rachael Smith & Carol Poirot via Inigo & Domino, via Sophie Robinson.

This 60 sqm Haussmannian apartment in the 18th arrondissement of Montmartre is an absolute delight. The main living space is neutral with a touch of elegance (and some smokey mirrors add to the faux grandeur), and then the bedroom area is awash in enveloping deep shades of burgundy/mauve/dusty pink. Perfection. Designed by Lauranne Elise Schmitt. Photos: Alice Mesguich.

This kitchen renovation designed by Annabel Grimshaw transformed a cramped Georgian space into a vibrant, functional heart of the home. A modest two-meter garden extension created room for a kitchen island, dining area and compact utility room, dramatically improving the layout. Expansive metal-framed glazing floods the space with light, adding a contemporary touch to the historic architecture. DeVol joinery takes centre stage, complemented by personal touches like curated fabrics and artwork. The result is a warm, timeless and inviting space for family and friends to gather. (Keep an eye out at the end for the cutest little laundry.)

Photography by Robin Quarrelle.

A captivating mix of historic charm and contemporary family living. The owners approached us after buying the property as their forever family home. We worked closely with Ailtire Architects and Wraxall, a Bath based building firm renown for their work on historic houses; undoing modern insertions and restoring original features more in keeping with the heritage of the 1840’s Grade II listed former Vicarage. We didn’t want it to feel overly done, nor impose a have stamp, rather gently re-work spaces with contemporary family life in mind, whilst respecting the original fabric of the building.
This home is oozing charm from every corner. I absolutely love this and as a forever home, I can imagine forever loving living here and never ever wanting to leave. Designed by Anna Haines. Photos: Paul Whitbread. (Check out more photos here)