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A sad and sorry 1960s mid-terrace building in Finsbury Park, London has had new life breathed into it by architectural studio Archmongers. By knocking through the internal walls and creating a glass and timber extension the ground floor layout is more connected and so much brighter. I love the use of glass bricks, terrazzo, tiles, rubber and plywood, even the quirky “brain-coloured” tile and clock on the facade. Tired and dated is now energetic and creative.

When a home is totally unassuming from the exterior and then you walk in and POW! The dreamiest of black kitchens complete with black penny round tile backsplash. (Man I love black kitchens! So sexy!) But it doesn’t stop there….a bathroom completely clad in black penny rounds? YES PLEASE!!! Screen House by Australian architecture firm Carter Williamson.

(more where this came from here)

I’m stalking in the well-heeled Melbourne suburb of Toorak and what a home I have found. 1930’s brick with 4 bedrooms, 3 bath and wonderful outdoor living and garden. Almost like living in a resort. Perhaps not quite my style (I’d like a bit more art deco, a touch less Hamptons) but hey I wouldn’t say no if one of you bought it for me. Link here while it lasts.

What would you do with 6,200 square feet of living space in Brooklyn Heights, NY? Interior designer Britt Zunino and architect husband Damian of Studio DB turned what was once the 1830’s home to the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor into their new sweet digs for themselves and their 4 children. Lots of modern touches and spaciousness I can only dream of, and a fireplace (original?) in the living room that I almost passed out over when I saw it. Catch more fabulous photos of this dazzling home in the latest issue of Living Etc. 

(we looooove Studio DB’s work – see here)

Minimalism meets mid century, a touch of industrial and beautiful old bones, human scale and warmth. All work together to make this Parisian apartment by Philippe Harden the epitome of contemporary chic.