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I am trying to put some coherent words together after picking my jaw up off the floor. I have to say it…..this is the coolest home I have ever featured on the blog. This is so epic on so many levels that I don’t know where to begin. I love this so damn much. I keep picturing Rick Owens strutting around in here, maybe holding a fashion show up and down these hallways. INCREDIBLE! The Varpullan estate is located on the Dutch, Belgian and German border and is currently for sale here. (And thank you Dave for sending us this link!)
Varpullan is the name of the astonishing world of sculptor Arthur Spronken. This unique, temple-like residential complex on a plot of over 2 hectares, includes a villa/loft, studio, workshop, storage depot and company house, and is entirely his own creation – a work of art to live and work in! The name Varpullan is an ode to his wife, the Finnish artist Varpu Tikanoja. This is the life’s work of Arthur Spronken and Varpu Tikanoja. In addition to the living area, the complex also includes the workshop, the exhibition space, the storage depot and a company house. The living area is 810 m², the workshop and warehouse area is no less than 560 m² and the covered outdoor area covers another 267 m². All in all, it has a gross capacity of 5,824 m³.

Felin Cottage. The perfect Welsh cottage hideaway. Sleeping up to 8 guests, with two living spaces, log burner and roll top bath, Felin is a place to escape and make memories. A great family friendly cottage option, or perfect for a couples weekend escape. There are handmade box bunks for our little (and not so little) guests, and a wonderful courtyard garden to enjoy all year round.
This cottage is the freaking sweetest!!!! I love how rustic and basic and earthy it is. The perfect place to book for a getaway when you really want to getaway from city life. Book this gem here.

This custom-built home is not only the personal residence of Allison Willson and her family but represents everything design means to her. Nestled on 50 acres of rolling hills just outside of Creemore, Ontario, the farm is a testament to Allison’s appreciation of craftsmanship. It has a long and linear layout, paired with rustic selections and a palette that defies traditional hues, resulting in a unique blend of contemporary and old-world charm. From the rubble-finished limestone to the carefully chosen furnishings, the house unites the beauty of natural materials, timeworn antiques, and modern furnishings while remaining warm, elevated, and, most importantly, liveable.
What an absolutely stunning home!!! I don’t have too many Canadian designers I admire but Allison is now one I will be keeping an eye on. So many elements in her home that I’m sure would be inspirational for my next home. Photos: Patrick Biller.

Binker Barn designed in 1967 by William Turnbull for the Sea Ranch community in Sonoma County, California sits serenely in its surroundings. The interiors have been reimagined by Kay Kollar, emphasising a fabulous collection of mid-century pieces and jewell-like pops of colour. It’s a successful marriage of styles with an acknowledgement of the mid-century bones of this otherwise rustic space.

Photography by Richard Powers.

Some people may be “over” the rustic barn/cabin vibe but when it is an actual, authentic barn and cabin I will never be over it. In this case it is the sympathetic renovation of a horse barn and pondside fishing cabin on a 200-acre estate in Sharon, Connecticut by designer Virginia Tupker. This is sooooo warm and inviting and “leave your shoes on” and “I hope the dog’s paws aren’t muddy but if they are we can just laugh about it”. Some photos: Dylan Chandler.