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When you have views of the gorgeous coast of Salcombe, Devon it seems logical to go with a seaside vibe in this Victorian family cottage. Lots of white, blue, red and yellow and some really fun stripes, which I am always a fan of, makes this home really inviting and playful and brings the outdoors in. Designer Sarah Southwell really hit the nail on the head here. Photos: Jonathan Bond.

As principal of Mila Interiors, Kamila Pagowski blends European sensibility with a New York-honed eye for detail. For a historic Lower Garden District home in New Orleans, she preserved its architectural integrity while infusing vibrant color, pattern and a joyful collection of furnishings and art, a mix of high and low, vintage and new. The result is a warm, unpretentious space thoughtfully tailored to the needs and spirit of a modern family.

Photography by Jacqueline Marque.

Villa Madagascar, once a Paris expo pavilion and relocated to Normandy has been transformed by architect-designer Baptiste Legué into a serene holiday home. His atelier guides each project from the initial idea to final delivery, focusing on functional layouts, seamless flow and strong connections to the building’s surroundings. The result is a raw yet warm aesthetic, using natural materials to create timeless, welcoming spaces.

Photography by Ludovic Balay.

Without wanting to compromise on the design direction, a lot of planning time went into ensuring the house delivered on achieving next level design details whilst remaining a functional and liveable space for a young family, which has frequent children parties and playdates to contend with. We designed the house to be, for the most part, a peaceful haven for us to relax with family and friends in. One of the big requirements was we wanted to create a living room space that allowed us to look out towards a garden brimming with plants to provide year-round interest – this is where Irene had a lot of fun with the design. The traditional ‘front room’ was disposed of and in its place we installed a hard-working kitchen that faces the road, which allowed us to have a larger living room at the back looking towards the garden.
A beautiful home for a family to enjoy with lots of joyful colours, patterns and architectural details that really make this home thoughtful and special. Designed by Irene Gunter and Ian Hazard of Gunter & Co. Photos: Mary Wadsworth.

Brittney Bromley is a bit of a maximalist when it comes to her designs, but it always has her signature relaxed elegance vibe, and lots of the prettiest colours and patterns used throughout. This home went through a serious renovation and the result is such a wonderful family home with a palpable lively energy. Photos: Annie Schlechter.