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How do you take a historic 1870’s home and create an addition and gut remodel, yet have everything look as if it has always been there?
Inspiration: The romance of New Orleans courtyards, 1870’s victorian architecture, a healthy dose of color, and a splash of modernity come together to create a family home that’s steeped in history yet totally fresh.

I am sooooo in awe of the unparalleled and glamorous approach Summer Thornton took to her historic home. That peach/pink library is soooooooo gorgeous I am going to go out on a limb and say it’s one of my all-time favourite rooms. Photos: Melanie Acevedo and Werner Straube

Jo’s favourite libraries of 2022

Posted on Tue, 27 Dec 2022 by midcenturyjo

Kim’s favourite libraries of 2022

Posted on Fri, 23 Dec 2022 by KiM

A wonderful riot of colour and pattern, materials and art, vintage and bespoke. From a yellow spiral staircase to a library with not only books but cacti the home is packed with personality and fun. I would happily move in right now. Hill House Four by The Archers.

A chic and singular townhouse

Posted on Fri, 5 Aug 2022 by midcenturyjo

“Audacious in her choices she has a very recognizable touch. An iconoclast according to some of her reviewers, Victoria-Maria is known for effortlessly mix and match antique and contemporary pieces in her designs. Managing to keep up with current trends all while retaining uniqueness.”

Colour and texture, bespoke and design classic, timeless yet on trend German-born Brussels-based interior architect and designer Victoria-Maria has created a home packed with personality and style.