What is it about Paris homes that feel so chic and elegant? This apartment in a classic Haussmannian building in Paris is both those things. But it’s also a beautiful example of mixing traditional architectural elements with modern designs. Anna Piwonska of Atelier Anna Piwonska designed the remodel of this 1,150 square foot home. Tall ceilings, natural light and charming architectural features make this apartment a classic space, but Anna faced design challenges.
Instead of discarding old paper money, London-based designer Angela Mathis gives them new life by creating a new textile that can be used for upholstery.
The speedy house renovation of Elise Cook and her husband Domenic Palumbo. Turning an old 70s brick house into a white weatherboard dream home. Before and Afters and home styling tips.
Planning a glass extension? Find project inspiration and specialist advice for your own glazed extension
Antiques and French-inspired decor fill style icon Iris Apfel’s exuberant three-bedroom Park Avenue apartment
There's far more to see than bead-filled souvenir shops.
Getting the transition right is a challenge in any addition. Here, a courtyard creates breathing room between old and new.
Designer Lilse McKenna gives this classic New York apartment a contemporary and balanced update full of eclectic pieces and eye-catching art
Casa Vicens is Barcelona’s new landmark of Modernisme. Discover what makes this 130-year-old house unique: rich history, the architecture and the interior.
Nestled in the heart of Kyoto, Maana Kiyomizu is a hidden treasure surrounded by ancient heritage sites, serene gardens, and charming cafes. This project seamlessly connects the city's past and present, blending old and new elements to showcase the essence of Kyoto. The three suites at Maana Kiyomi
A Mid-Century Renovation That Masterfully Blends Old And New Homes by Lucy Feagins, Editor Butterfly chair from Angelucci. Czech made rattan dining chairs from Facebook Marketplace. Cultiver tabl
Bowen by Shaun Lockyer Architects elevates a 1920s cottage in New Farm, Brisbane with a Brazilian-inspired new addition.
As this old year ends (and not too soon) this post gives me the chance to once again marvel at what pictures can mean to us…2020 definitely assured those of…
Did you know a can of paint can help sell your home for over $5,000 more than you expect? Zillow recently released data from their 2017 Paint Color Analysis Study.
An incredible 1960s home in Ivanhoe East, brought back to life by owners, interior designer Sarah Conly and engineer Hugh O’Brien.
When a builder builds their dream home, it’s always interesting to take a peek inside. Nestled within trees in a…
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A 10,000 sqft holistic childcare center, located in St.Albert, Alberta. This is the second Center that I have designed for Bambini Learning Group out of their three locations. This Childcare center was designed solely by me (a new 27 year old interior designer) where I learned how to build a dream space for children to absolutely thrive in, a space that would be remembered well into their adulthood.
With a green-tiled bathroom and heavenly ocean views, this coastal holiday home is what dreams are made of.
One of the reasons I love the Instagram community so much is it gives you the opportunity to meet some of the most amazing, talented people. Lindsay Hollinger is one of them! We met on the app a while back and I'm so happy to now call her a friend. As an artist and designer living in Joshua
Old houses filled with period furniture are lovely, of course, but that doesn’t mean that they all have to be a museum. Homes are allowed to grow and change with their owners and with the times, and sometimes that results in a pastiche of old surroundings and new furnishings that’s even more delightful than the sum of its parts. Check out these three old houses whose owners have embraced modernism, with beautiful and unexpected results.
A 10,000 sqft holistic childcare center, located in St.Albert, Alberta. This is the second Center that I have designed for Bambini Learning Group out of their three locations. This Childcare center was designed solely by me (a new 27 year old interior designer) where I learned how to build a dream space for children to absolutely thrive in, a space that would be remembered well into their adulthood.
Time for another renovation progress post! Lots happened last week, and lots more has been happening on the week 2. The builders have been busy clearing out the rubbish from last week and removing …
A divine indoor-outdoor space makes living easy in this stunningly renovated Melbourne period home.
Architect Peter Pennoyer and decorators Miles Redd and David Kaihoi worked together to create their clients one-of-a-kind dream house
Pablo Muñoz Payá Arquitectos renovated a farmhouse in Valencia, Spain into the Faceted House while honoring its Mediterranean architecture.
This serial restorer of old houses decided to build new—owing to a personal connection to the Gamble House.
Mary Ludemann, of New Old Builders, relied heavily on one simple yet critical principle when designing her very own new home in Rock Hill: “I feel really strongly that you…
Before Diogo moved in, the 100-year-old Spanish Revival home looked like a frat house. There were couches everywhere, different colors on the walls in every room, and the yard was a wreck.
Live Edge is the new black in furniture. As old growth lumber are rarer and rarer, there is a growing appreciation for live edge wood slabs used in furniture design. The sinuous lines of live edges…
Éternelle terre d'étrangetés, le Japon est à l'origine d'un concept inventé dans les années 1980 par un ingénieur du nom de Kenji Kawakami : le Chindogu (objet insolite). Ce dernier revendique le fait...
Often, we are asked, "Why do you want to buy antiques?" "With so many new pieces of furniture & décor on the market, why fill your home with antiques instead of contemporary furnishings?" Our answer is simple: the unexpected pairing adds unique style to a space.
