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Studio Ashby is renowned for creating soulful interiors with timeless elegance and an eclectic spirit. At Villa Robert Graves, part of Belmond Hotels’ La Residencia in Mallorca, the studio led a sensitive renovation celebrating local heritage. Working with artisans, they incorporated Mallorcan linens, ceramics, and antique pieces. Inspired by the Tramuntana mountains, the interiors blend natural materials, vibrant patterns, and curated art to craft an immersive, characterful indoor-outdoor living experience.

Photography by Salva Lopez.

Built in 1915 and renovated again and again until it was purchased in 2022, deconstructed and renewed by Christina Simon Studio.  The client works in the music industry as well as other industries pertaining to wellness, neurobiology and expanding consciousness.  This property serves as the client’s pied a terre for hosting several industry parties during SXSW and ACL and the design of the home was to reflect and contribute to the fun and ambiance of these events.
I think this meets the 4 word brief of “Austin eclectic hippie vibe”. It’s a dark and moody gentleman’s hangout with a retro, groovy vibe. I really dig this. Photos: Douglas Friedman.

Creating harmony between nature and architecture. Rusty Corten steel planters filled with lush ferns and trailing Muehlenbeckia. Slender multi stem Himalayan birches standing tall, against shou-sugiban cladded side extension and dark charcoal clay pavers. A blend of textures and green tones bringing life to the space.
There’s something about exposed brick and blackened wood and modern-vibe pavers that really just hit the spot. Absolutely love this small backyard courtyard garden space designed by East London Garden Design. Photos: Rachel Oates

Overlooking Sydney Harbour, this Balmoral residence was designed by Eaton Molina Architects director Jake Eaton. (The project began during his time at Burley Katon Halliday and was completed at EMA.) The architecture balances light, scale and materiality, shaped through a collaborative design process. Landscape design by Dangar Barin Smith overcomes limited deep soil by using raised planters atop slabs. These create layered, thriving gardens with species chosen for resilience, forming a soft, coastal landscape that embraces the home.

Photography by Prue Ruscoe.

As soon as I started scrolling through the listing for Selwood Lodge – an exceptional Grade II-listed house that marries Gothic revival architecture with European villa-style romance on Inigo I instantly recognized the infamous deVOL kitchen of Pearl Lowe. This entire house is eclectic vintage maximalism wizardry and I love every bit of it. It’s like a big hug from the sweetest (and most stylish) granny.