Displaying posts labeled "Outdoors"

Pinch me. Is it real? A 300-year-old house in Connecticut lovingly brought to life by New York-based interior designer Ryan Lawson. This is no gut demo and stuff in everything new. No this is the careful reworking of the spaces so modern conveniences are provided but layers of the owner’s life and the history of the house shine through.

Photography by Stephen Kent Johnson

This fairytale castle for sale in Cantal, France, was built in the 15th century, is 5 stories on over 5 ha, with 12 bedrooms, a formal French garden, tennis courts, swimming pool, parkland, fruit orchard, and is one of the prettiest châteaus I have ever seen. I am DYING over this one. For sale via Patrice Besse for 850 000 €.

Because I was so enthralled with that spa setup in my last post I went poking around the portfolio of Montréal landscape architecture firm Friche Atelier and found several more beautiful outdoor spaces they have designed and wanted to share them as well. We Canadians may have short summers but we take advantage of every second of the decent weather and having spaces this thoughtfully designed is sooo worth it. Photos: Caroline Thibault

My mind is once again blown by this modern family home in Montréal’s Plateau-Mont-Royal neighbourhood. Totally unassuming and blending in with the surroundings as la Shed Architecture always does SO WELL. Then you walk inside and Kim has a minor coronary that this is a house in Canada and IT HAS AN INTERIOR COURTYARD. One of my dreams come true. And then you have the stone steps leading to an outdoor spa and I’m dead. Landscape Design: Friche Atelier. Photos: Maxime Brouillet

Who knew Québec slate and burnt wood could be so sexy and modern and perfect for cabin/chalet life? Chalet du Marin is another project by la Shed Architecture that has me in complete awe. Absolutely storing this one away in my inspiration folder. Particularly the photo of the plant/dog shower. OMG. Photos: Maxime Brouillet