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This duplex in Barcelona’s Horta neighbourhood has been beautifully reimagined by Alex March Studio. It’s a thoughtful blend of European design pieces from various eras, harmoniously combined with contemporary ochre and brown hues. The bright rooms exude depth and warmth, amplified by the contrast with pure white elements. The owner, a passionate art and design lover, was drawn to the abundant natural light filtering through the large windows. The fun and eclectic spaces incorporate pieces from the 20s to the 70s along with a growing collection of plants. The two-floor house embraces its original Catalan vaulted ceilings, pine accents and terracotta tiles.

Photography by Sandra Rojo.

“Highland House is a contemporary, new-build holiday home in the Highlands of Scotland, designed with Tektonika Architects. The interior design roots the building in its setting, while also offering protection from it – this is a place of extreme weather and beautiful vistas of a loch.

Design details reflect the home’s use as a place to escape, unwind and be at one with nature. Minimalism meets cosiness in a material palette that includes chunky concrete with exposed aggregate, warm Douglas fir wood, handmade zelliges and flattish-toned encaustic tiles, and textiles that are comforting to touch. Everything is built on a palette of green, yellow, navy, pink and brown (the sludgy versions), allowing the rooms to bleed into the land they overlook.”

Harmonious living with nature-inspired interiors. Highland House by Jill Macnair.

Photography by Beth Evans.

The owners’ love of contemporary living and outstanding art collection informed this stunning renovation of a Parisian neoclassical apartment by Le Berre Vevaud. A pared-back colour palette and clean-lined insertions into the historic shell ensure elegant, modern rooms. The focus is on balance, detail and modern beauty.

Photography by Stephan Julliard.

This home in central Paris designed by Tristan Auer has almost all of my favourite design elements – some dark spaces, funky lighting, gothic windows, an industrial style kitchen, floral wallpaper AND stair runner, and even has something I never knew I needed but now I know I do – a platform with a clawfoot tub, book storage AND a lounge nook. So unique, dramatic and utterly fabulous. Photos: Amaury Laparra & Nicolas Mathéus

LSL Architects have undertaken a breathtaking transformation of an 18th-century barn in the picturesque French countryside, turning it into charming gites that blend history and modern comfort seamlessly. With a vision that celebrates the rustic charm of the original structure while infusing it with contemporary elements, LSL Architects have breathed new life into this historic gem.

Carefully preserving the barn’s original architectural features, such as exposed wooden beams and stone walls, the gites exude an authentic sense of history and character. The interior spaces have been thoughtfully reimagined to offer all the amenities one would expect from modern accommodations, without compromising on the unique ambiance.

Photography by Katrin Vierkant.