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“For this project the client sought the con­ve­nience of a mod­ern home, but they also desired tra­di­tion­al charm. The land­scape com­ple­ments this, designed as a series of court­yards fram­ing the home while pro­vid­ing abun­dant oppor­tu­ni­ty for out­door liv­ing. It is at once a grand enter­tain­er and a space for rest­ful, pri­vate fam­i­ly time.”

Is anyone else craving lush green garden living? I know I am. Modern Classic by Sydney-based inte­grat­ed land­scape design prac­tice Wyer & Co.

Photography by Pablo Veiga.

Casa almóada is a quirky and secretly secluded 4-bedroom Boutique Home (12+) which has flourished from its XIX century rammed-earth walls, right at the heart of the purest Algarve. This hidden and serene countryside – where the rugged shapes of the “Barrocal” hold hands (1.5km) with the picturesque little town of São Brás de Alportel (Southern Portugal) – is the faithful guardian of dazzling beaches kissed by the enchanting Ria Formosa.
This is how I want to vacation – easy, breezy and totally casual and inviting. Your stay at almóada includes a fully equipped kitchen & outdoor plancha, on-hand concierge, chlorine-free heated plunge pool, indoor & outdoor fireplaces, king sized beds and a long list of extra experiences (the traditional dinner, exclusive wine & art interpretative session sounds lovely!). Loooove the pool area and outdoor dining space – and that view! Oh what a fabulous vacation spot this would be! Click here to book stay at this gem.

Son Net is a palace in Mallorca (at the foot of Sierra de Tramuntana) built in 1672 and was converted into a luxury hotel in 1998. I absolutory fell in love with this hotel the moment I came across some photos and learned it was designed by one of my all-time favourite designers, Lorenzo Castillo. The palacio suites can include private terrace with fountains, balconies, living room, private garden, outdoor living and dining area, portico, or you can ‘slum it’ 😉 and book a pool cottage suite or the pool cottage house. What a breathtaking place to book a holiday stay.

Built in 1894 by Swiss architect Paul Page in the style of a Moorish villa, this home in south-eastern France is secluded amidst lush gardens and was home to architect and decorator Frédéric Méchiche (who passed away in 2021 from COVID). I would have guessed this was located in Morocco not France but either way it is an exquisite escape and absolutely stunning inside and out. I am in love with every bit of it – the arches, dome-shaped ceilings, tile roof, chequered cement tile floors, a winter garden room, 3 reception rooms, an annex for guests, a roof terrace, a pool and gardens that are to die for. For sale for €2,185,000 via Patrice Besse.

A fresh guest house/studio in Atwater Village creatively transforms this backyard in Atwater Village, Los Angeles. A single car garage was removed and the new dark-clad structure expanded the house’s living area. Indoor and outdoor rooms connect generations, fostering family bonds. The design emphasizes the link between structures, aligning sleeping and living spaces for intimacy, privacy, and a shared experience of nature.

Midnight Room by Design, Bitches.

Photography by Yoshihiro Makino.