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Though you wouldn’t know it, this Chicago suburbs home was a completely new build. It honors classical design principles and timeless traditional architecture while embracing a colorful, livable spirit. Formal elements—columns, moldings, a sweeping stair, and a grand two-story library—are paired with bold palettes, playful patterns, and antique furnishings to create rooms that feel both historic and fresh. The result is a home that balances proportion and permanence with warmth, wit, and modern comfort, standing as a testament to Chicago architecture and design.
I love the contradiction of formal and whimsical elements in this house. Serious, but nah, just kidding. Design: Summer Thornton; Photos: Thomas Loof; Architecture: Heidi Lightner Architects

Respect for history. Care in the details. The scent of wood. The cool touch of steel. The simplicity of it all. Peaceful. The world of Italian architect Rocco Borromini.

Suspended Garden is a recently renovated Portuguese apartment by Apparatus Architects that combines mid-century style with modern comforts. Located in a 1970s tower in Restelo, it has a marble kitchen with views of Palácio da Pena. East facing living areas open onto balconies overlooking the Tejo River and Belém. Coloured mosaic tiles, Venetian stucco and accent walls define the rooms and reflect natural light. Hidden systems for climate, audio and home theatre provide discreet technology. Like what you see? It’s for sale here via Fantasic Frank Lisbon.

Tropical color, open-air living, and a central courtyard make this Sayulita beach house feel like a dream getaway. Doubling as a personal vacation home and and a full-service rental, Casa Rosada blends boutique hotel amenities with all the charm of staying at a friend’s (very chic) house. I wanted it to feel like a love letter to Mexico—drawing on old haciendas, traditional courtyard houses, and that saturated, sun-soaked spirit you find in historic homes across the country. Chukum walls, hand-painted murals, handmade tile… it’s a house built around light, color, and the idea of “why not?”
Designer Summer Thornton created this oasis in one of my favourite places in the world for her and her family to enjoy. This is exactly how you do Sayulita in style!

Set within a Victorian terrace in North London this family home was reimagined by Laura Stephens with colour, warmth and character at its core. With paint colours already chosen by the client, Stephens introduced bold fabrics, vintage finds and bespoke furniture. Playful pattern mixing, a hallmark of her studio, added energy, from a patterned runner against mosaic tiles to layered rugs and artwork. The result is a colourful, cosy home rich with individuality and charm.

Photography by Boz Gagovski.