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“We took a historic home that had seen better days and reworked windows, floor plans, raised roofs, and thoroughly renovated the kitchen and baths with a mix of architectural salvage and ingenuity. Our goal was to create a comfortable and cozy home inspired by the British countryside and Colonial America. We sourced an Aga oven, designed Shaker-inspired cabinetry, fabricated custom furniture, and decorated it in a moody palette, and layered old-world textiles.”

I have such a thirst for colour at the moment and this 1850’s cottage in New York state is like a big glass of cool cool water. A wonderful renovation that respects the building’s past but provides contemporary family living. Pound Ridge Farm by White Arrow.

Take a neutral colour palette. Add texture of course. Mix in vintage pieces and statement art and what do you get? A fabulous Scarsdale home, sophisticated yet enchanting. By New York-based interior designer Sharon Rembaum .

Photography by Nicole Franzen

It’s all about raw beauty in this loft by Aker Interiors. Exposed brick, rough concrete ceilings contrasted with polished floors, wood and stone form the material palette while colours are restrained and reflect those of earthy nature. While it may be rustic in places and definitely industrial luxury is definitely not missing in the scheme. Velvet, stone, lush textures and of course the light flowing in through ample windows.

It takes a lot to wow me these days (a result of having an interior design blog for over 14 years?). I’ve come to realize wowing me doesn’t necessarily take much effort. It doesn’t have to be some spectacular space that someone spent a small fortune decorating. It could be something rather simple such as the photo above. A large porcelain sink in front of a beautiful window. I don’t quite understand the placement of this sink, and that’s also why I love it so much. I like design to throw me a curve ball every now and then. Thank you to New York based design firm Studio Sofield for managing to WOW me this time.

“Lonika wanted to recapture the original charm of this railway worker’s cottage and designed bespoke joinery throughout. She set about combining antique pieces, fabrics and strong colours. The palette is warm and cheerful, offset by neutral tones on the floors and walls. Though the cottage was mostly pulled together over a six-month period, it has the layered look of an interior that has been added to slowly over a number of years.”

Lived in and loved. Stylish and family-friendly. Achievable and aspirational. Queen’s Park, London residence by Lonika Chande.