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Traditional vibes but keeping it current

Posted on Mon, 20 Jan 2025 by KiM

Located in Montreal’s Notre-Dame-de-Grâce district, this early 20th-century house was refurbished so that its owners could move in with their growing family. We rethought the space, retaining certain elements with which we were able to play. This house presents a convivial open space where the balance between light tones and dark accents brings an unpretentious elegance.
I love how timeless this project by Blanc Marine Intérieurs is. And so very warm. Much of it is light and the cream tones are gorgeous. Amen to having no jarring white ceilings. Photos: Annie Fafard.

A captivating mix of historic charm and contemporary family living. The owners approached us after buying the property as their forever family home. We worked closely with Ailtire Architects and Wraxall, a Bath based building firm renown for their work on historic houses; undoing modern insertions and restoring original features more in keeping with the heritage of the 1840’s Grade II listed former Vicarage. We didn’t want it to feel overly done, nor impose a have stamp, rather gently re-work spaces with contemporary family life in mind, whilst respecting the original fabric of the building.
This home is oozing charm from every corner. I absolutely love this and as a forever home, I can imagine forever loving living here and never ever wanting to leave. Designed by Anna Haines. Photos: Paul Whitbread. (Check out more photos here)

Blending tradition with bold design

Posted on Mon, 18 Nov 2024 by midcenturyjo

“A colourful, inspirational, and deeply personal family home set over four floors in a Notting Hill terrace for a lovely and creative young family. The traditional country house vernacular has been toughened up and given a little edge with an explosion of colour, pattern and a scattering of contemporary furniture and fittings.”

A vibrant, modern Notting Hill home blending tradition with bold design by Studio Duggan.

Photography by Dean Hearne.

The Flair Interiors

Posted on Tue, 5 Nov 2024 by KiM

In the heart of every space lies its soul, a whisper of history, a resonance of the present, and an echo of what could be. At The Flair Interiors, we embark on a journey that transcends the conventional, embracing the essence of genius loci, celebrating patina, dancing with grandeur, and infusing a decadent soul into every creation.
Rome based designer Teodora Diana Montanaro was raised by a Lebanese-Romanian art historian mother and a Swedish-English antiques art dealer father and grew up around art, antiques, literature and historical spaces. And now lives and works in one of the most beautifully historic cities in the world. It’s no wonder she’s got such a keen eye and a love for all things old and original.

A 15th century manor house in Luçay-le-Mâle

Posted on Sun, 3 Nov 2024 by KiM

15th century manor, family property located in a calm and luxuriant environment of approximately 1,580m2 on 10 hectares. Main house composed of an entrance, kitchen, living room and lounge with fireplace, a small lounge with fireplace, 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. A converted Dovecote with 1 bedroom with its bathroom. Reception room with pantry/kitchen, storage rooms, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. A studio with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, living room with kitchenette. House converted into a Gîte with kitchen, living room with fireplace and 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and veranda giving the garden a nice mix of old and modern. Vaulted chapel dating from the 14th century enclosed in the main building and a magnificent landscaped garden with century-old trees. A pond and a swimming pool facing the forest. Shed of 20mx16m. Wine cellar.
The exterior of this home had me sold, and then the original stone, beams, fireplaces and tile floors seal the deal. I WISH! For sale via Kretz for €1,220,000.