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When you have views of the gorgeous coast of Salcombe, Devon it seems logical to go with a seaside vibe in this Victorian family cottage. Lots of white, blue, red and yellow and some really fun stripes, which I am always a fan of, makes this home really inviting and playful and brings the outdoors in. Designer Sarah Southwell really hit the nail on the head here. Photos: Jonathan Bond.

In this 217 m² Parisian apartment, Heju reinterpreted Haussmannian tradition with bold forms and organic design. A sweeping built-in unit runs through the space, shifting from entry storage to bookshelf, kitchen cabinetry, and even hiding the master suite entrance. Nordic elements appear in the Douglas pine and Calacatta Viola marble kitchen, while soft arches and curved volumes shape the guest room and bathrooms. The main suite offers a calming palette, sculptural detailing and a sense of playful elegance.

I don’t think I have ever wanted a portfolio to have more photos than this absolute gem of a project by designer Martin Hulbert. Maybe I need to retire to Tuscany. Photos: Mark Bolton.

Following the request of a young family in Montreal, the Roslyn project aimed to redesign their residence to optimize the space around the home, while connecting the living spaces and reorganizing the bedrooms upstairs. To achieve harmony and fluidity between the rooms, openings were created and enlarged, establishing a visual and physical link between the kitchen and the dining room, and continuity between the living room and the foyer. Upstairs, the bedroom has been designed as a master suite integrating an office space, a bathroom and a wardrobe behind the bed.
I continue to be amazed at the ability of Montreal architects to create so much light and sense of space in typically narrow, dark homes (that often have homes attached on both sides and lack the ability to easily add windows). Catherine Aubin and Catherine Potvin of design firm Catherine Catherine are new to me and now on my must-watch list. I am OBSESSED with that 2 story foyer with fireplace and bookshelves situation. Photos: Raphaël Thibodeau.

Michael Breland and Peter Harper of LA design firm Breland-Harper transformed their 1920s Spanish Revival home in Silver Lake into a minimal, Tuscan villa-style beauty. It had been previously renovated and stripped of much of its history and charm. They designed a large addition with includes a kitchen to gather and entertain, created a Moorish style courtyard garden, added terracotta brick flooring which keeps the home cool (I love this soooo much) and overall created a wonderfully serene, airy vibe. Photos: Justin Chung + Virtually Here Studios.