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Minneapolis based design firm Studio Day are “preservation focused”. *mic drop*. And hats off to having that mentality in this day and age where soooo many people think you should slap paint on something and call it “modern” or “refinished”. In the case of this remodeled 1935 Tudor Revival home at some point the dark trim had been lightened and Studio Day designed to leave it light, which works to keep the home from being too dark. In the living room the lights had been plastered over but were uncovered and made functional again (that ceiling millwork is FAB!). The blue tile bathroom was maintained – sooo glad to see that because so many colourful bathrooms of that era are destroyed. All in all the character of this home is unmatched and its beauty is 150% worth preserving. Photos: Wing Ho; Styling: Carrie Charest Valentine.

Nestled amidst the iconic streets of Paris’ 16th arrondissement, this sophisticated apartment by Caroline Andréoni captures the essence of French luxury living. The open plan layout seamlessly blends the living and dining areas. Floor-to-ceiling windows bathe the interior in natural light while carefully restored wood panelling warms the space. A contemporary gourmet kitchen continues the wood accent while the use of marble here and in the master ensuite suite heightens the sense of opulence.

Photography by Sophie Lloyd.

LSL Architects have undertaken a breathtaking transformation of an 18th-century barn in the picturesque French countryside, turning it into charming gites that blend history and modern comfort seamlessly. With a vision that celebrates the rustic charm of the original structure while infusing it with contemporary elements, LSL Architects have breathed new life into this historic gem.

Carefully preserving the barn’s original architectural features, such as exposed wooden beams and stone walls, the gites exude an authentic sense of history and character. The interior spaces have been thoughtfully reimagined to offer all the amenities one would expect from modern accommodations, without compromising on the unique ambiance.

Photography by Katrin Vierkant.

It’s like I say week in week out. If yhou have to drag yhourself into work on a weekend it helps if it’s somewhere stylish. Sana Labs, Stockholm by Holleroed.

If you are unsure if château life is for you, why not stay in one a few nights and see if it’s to your liking? Château de Sibra in Lagarde, Occitanie, France is an absolute delight. Purchased by an architect in 2017, it was restored and opened in the summer of 2021 for short term stays via Welcome Beyond.
While the ground floor was lived in (with a very 1950s French style), the second floor hadn’t been used in a long time and was largely untouched (except for a new roof). Because it was in its original state, we had the old wallpapers and flooring to work with. We were able to reprint many of the wallpapers using the original paper and pigments and we had a team in Morocco who redid some of the tiles. In the places where we couldn’t recreate the original features, we interpreted them as closely as possible using the same colours. In terms of the interior design, I wanted to put pieces of furniture in the rooms that stood in the space. But if you removed them, it wouldn’t destroy the existing room. I love contemporary furniture and have been collecting it all my life, so designing the interiors of the chateau was a good opportunity to declutter my home in Switzerland.

If that wasn’t fabulous enough, on the northern side is a medieval-looking building that was originally a horse stable while on the southern side is a building constructed from concrete and steel. The stables have now been transformed into apartments while the storage area under the roof (where herbs and sausages were once kept) is now the studio. Where the castle caretaker and gardener once lived with their families is now the Maison de Métayer, a symmetrically designed building with five rooms and one suite. There is a large communal kitchen and a salon, as well as a private garden. Also available as rentals via Welcome Beyond.