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A guesthouse hidden in the Byzantine citadel of Chora, Patmos. Built by Parthenios Pagostas in 1597, the house has been transformed into a private sanctuary. The restoration involved a detailed study of the building’s history and architecture to reinstate the original layout and character, following a series of interventions over the years. Locally sourced Patmian stone, weathered marble, and naturally oxidised iron were introduced to complement the patina of the traditional architecture. As a modern interpretation of monastic living, the interiors make a virtue of reclaimed materials. Opaline lamps, marble sinks and iron bedframes are respectfully repurposed. Built-in seating and bespoke joinery are made locally by master craftsmen. Traditional Greek elements such as hand-loomed textiles, large antique olive jars, vintage ceramics and lanterns from Lesvos emphasise the sense of place.
Monastic, mythical and magnificent. Another magical project by Leda Athanasopoulou; Landscape design: Helli Pangalou and Associates; Photos: Yiorgos Kaplandis & Alistair Taylor-Young.

There is a elegance and old world sophistication to this San Francisco Edwardian home designed (again) by Alecia Stevens. She frankly had me at Edwardian. A timeless stunner. Photos: Ken Gutmaker.

I am having a tough time wrapping my brain around this being a “entertainment barn” and not the actual residence. I’d be entertaining the crap out of this space if it were mine. The kitchen is perfectly dark and dreamy and I’d enjoy the best naps up on those second level bed nooks. Rumson barn in coastal New Jersey designed by Ursino Interiors. Photos: Nicole Franzen; Styling: Brittany Albert.

This is the vacation home to beat all vacation homes! This has EVERYTHING you could want – a huge stone fireplace, soaring wood ceilings, banks of windows overlooking Squam Lake with a massive window seat, a kitchen that immediately went into my inspiration folder, an expansive porch that includes a whole other area for outdoor living…. Designed by Nina Farmer; Architecture: Charles R. Myer & Partners; Photos: David Mitchell; Styling: Mieke ten Have.

Located in the Little Burgundy district, at the foot of downtown Montreal, this project responds to the clients’ initial request to expand their home so that their large and vibrant family of four children can enjoy a living space at their scale, while guaranteeing each of them an optimally sized bedroom. The project consists of a renovation and expansion of a building that originally consisted of two small houses with mansard roofs built in the late 19th century.
La Shed can really do no wrong. Each of their projects leaves me wanting a modern take on a historic home, which only happens with their work. Also I would consider this firm one of the best at adapting homes to life with young children. LOVE THIS. Photos: Maxime Brouillet.