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Childhood, the experts say, is what shapes our taste as adults, and Barry Dixon readily admits this holds true for him. Raised in a gracious Southern manor and historic residences around the world, he grew up with tall ceilings, sweeping staircases, wide moldings, claw-foot tubs, and fireplaces in nearly every room. The romance of traditional architecture with its proper scale and proportion never left him, and when he came across an old Edwardian manor for sale in the Virginia countryside, it was like coming back home.
A quick google search leads me to believe Barry has since sold this spectacular home, but given how stunning every inch of this home is, I bet that was not an easy decision. This is about as elegant and layered and full of history as it gets.

Architect Stan Dixon created this spectacular home on Kiawah Island, South Carolina for his interior designer friend Jackye Lanham. It is relaxed and casual but with touches of elegance and grandeur, and was designed to have carriage house vibes as if it had been there since the 1700s. Elements such as Gothic Revival-style arched doors, windows and shutters, charcoal-gray limestone blocks floors, rough-hewn wood plank floorboards, the neutral palette and lots of antiques really make this home classic, traditional and timeless. Photos: Eric Piasecki.

I adore the reinvention of this East Hampton beach house designed by Augusta Hoffman. It used to be owned by designer Robert Stilin so there wasn’t much reinventing needed as Robert has impeccable style, but what Augusta brought to this home has completely won me over. Designed for entertaining to have the vibes of a casual and comfortable hotel suite, it is the perfect balance of elegance and unpretentiousness. Photos: Tim Lenz.

A playful take on elevated interiors, this project by Altus Design Studio blends bold, colour-infused aesthetics with carefully curated art and objects. Prioritizing function and form, spatial planning was key, especially with expat clients overseeing the renovation from Asia. Redesigned joinery optimizes space, enhancing double-height ceilings in the casual living area. Earthy clay tones flow seamlessly throughout, creating warmth and cohesion. The result is a striking yet highly functional home that balances beauty and everyday living.

Photography by Prue Ruscoe.

Designer Heidi Caillier does it again with her layering of pattern and colour magic, in this East Hampton home that is an absolute vintage-vibing delight. If ever you thought there could be a case of too many patterns, or using too many different colours in a home, let Heidi school you on how wrong you are. Photos: Haris Kenjar.