Turning Back Time in a Stone House from the 15th Century
Turning Back Time in a Stone House from the 15th Century
On a remote volcanic island south of Sicily, a renowned Italian architect creates his own personal Eden
For the retreat on the island of Mustique, the architect incorporated mahogany ceilings, West-Indies inspired finishes, and furniture from Bali
A few years ago, Julie discovered a gem of a vacation rental, designer Karen McCartney's Modernist Vacation Retreat in Australia. The exterior is wood-clad
A place to share beautiful images of interior design, residential architecture and occasional other fields. Expect a variety of pictures that please and capture the imagination. ~ ~ ~ ~ GeorgianaAesthetic.tumblr, if you're looking for me. ~ ~ ~ ~ My sincere thanks to the talented design...
On an obscure island in Greece, an interior designer creates a calm, cool oasis with whitewashed interiors and minimal furnishings. Located on the island o
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I always believe that is a great privilege of my life that I’m Greek and I live my daily life in Greece.
When an East Coast couple was faced with carving out their own LA oasis, AD100 firm Carrier and Company mapped out the perfect plan for success
The architect focused on the home’s spectacular view of the Aegean Sea when designing the grand Bodrum residence
Although she has resided in France for most of her adulthood, British-born author and entrepreneur Sharon Santoni remains enthralled with the culture of her adopted land. “I love the quality of our life here—the attention to detail, the beautiful architecture and countryside,” she says. Launching her popular blog, My French Country Home, ushered in more - Page 2
After falling for a run-down restory in the English countryside, the author and her husband brought the house—and its magnificent grounds—back to glory.
A few years ago, Julie discovered a gem of a vacation rental, designer Karen McCartney's Modernist Vacation Retreat in Australia. The exterior is wood-clad
Paris PR maven Sophie Douzal spent years finding and personalizing her family’s sun-drenched idyll
One of the things I love about summer is the opportunity to entertain outside. Whether it's taking in a favourite restaurant patio, a picnic at the park or firing up the grill at home, it all speaks of summertime fun. Entertaining outside at home is in the forefront of my mind right now. There is a wide selection of choices to make an intimate dinner for two or a grand soiree into a memorable event. To help you get in the summertime mood as well, here are a few suggestions to put on your check list. The nostalgia of a picnic is hard to resist. Pack a basket of yummy food, grab a couple of blankets, a pillow or two, and snuggle down with nature. Date night can take on a whole new plan when you set the stage for a romantic night on the patio. A table for two with pretty linen and an abundant amount of tea-lights will set a romantic mood. No matter who you are entertaining the recipe for a special dinner outdoors is easy. Layer the table linen, add flowers from the garden, keep the meal simple and enjoy the company. via griege If you have a covered balcony or terrace, create an oasis that will provide an intimate sitting area and a small dining space. The fresh black and white stripe fabric is carried throughout the space, it is enhanced with crisp white linen and boxwood globes in glossy black pots. The space is traditional and relaxed. If your space does not have a covering to protect from the sun or rain a large market umbrella on an iron base stand is the perfect portable option. One of my favourites ! via Traditional Home Black iron patio set is softened with generous plantings & delicate petals. Who says you have to put the dining table on the porch or veranda. If you have a property with a pretty vista to admire while you entertain, then drag the table out to the perfect spot and set the table. dinner in the field Dine in the center of the rustic beauty. via xavier nicod antiquities garden When it comes to style, outdoor rooms are a reflection of your good taste and an extension of your life indoors. Bring your style outside. Elegant, stunning, simple lines.......... via latimes.com Abundant, elegant, traditional, mystical space ............ Garden Overload by Tony Duquette Bright, fresh, modern European appeal................. via athomearkansas In the past I chose to not have an outdoor dining area. My children didn't like bugs or wasps flying around the food {can't blame them}, so we cooked outdoors and ate inside. In later years we would enjoy appetizers and bevy's on the patio surrounded by the flower garden while off to the side the grill was cooking. Whether it's pre-dinner appetizers or enjoying the first cup of coffee in the morning, creating an outdoor room to relax doesn't have to be a big undertaking....but it should be special. create a cozy early morning coffee spot outdoors Colourful cabana - a daybed covered with white and bright can be created on the porch, the gazebo, cabana, or sitting under large market umbrella's on stands. Cool, sophisticated, white. Paint it out - all white and add the simple glam. Then there is the ultimate outdoor spaces complete with pools, elaborate gardens or views that give the illusion that you could reach out and touch the ocean. Even you don't have that on your agenda, they are some of the prettiest properties to dream about. On a visit to Greece we enjoyed some of the most memorable outdoor dining spaces - Katrin's in Mykonos {AMAZING food experience}, the fisherman's wharf at OIA {Santorini}. But the most outstanding by far was the outdoor cliff dining room at Andronis Luxury Suites. Dining on the cliff at Andronis Luxury Suites. via glamourbeginsathome Yes - this is the spot for the wine tasting & pairing dinner. What an experience. source For me, right now the thoughts of outdoor entertaining are focused on the inspiration of rustic European designed dining and a cozy lanai. Here's a sampling of what is catching my attention......... A rustic wood table and chairs with aged linen - tucked among the trees. A Lanai complete with fireplace and comfortable seating - perfect, no matter what the occasion or weather. Embrace the season and take it outside.
Inspired by Pierre Chareau's 1932 icon Maison de Verre
A colourful and character-filled open plan warehouse in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
A visionary family ropes in a talented design team to bring to fruition their longtime dreams of a rustic lodge-like home
For the design of a stone-clad pool house, Atlanta decorator Phoebe Howard creates a space that's as functional as it is beautiful
A look at Eero Saarinen's Womb chair, an icon of midcentury modern design.
A former pillar of the community lived in this delightful house in Essex, commutable to London despite being a place filled with charm and beauty.
The legendary filmmaker and her director daughter reveal how they collaborated on the set of 'Home Again'
Stephen Shadley Reimagines Six Cabins in the Catskills
After two decades throwing open the doors of 'La Castellane' to famous guests, Kathryn Ireland is selling up. Her French house is on the market for £1.76million.
Natasha Morgan, bound by a love of all things horticultural, transformed a former small-town post office into her fruitful home. The home is nestled in the tiny hamlet of Spargo Creek, in Victoria's central highlands.
You would think that tree houses are just for kids; a place where they could play or form a “gentlemen’s club”. In this post we will see a different kind
Restoring the Patina of Authenticity to a 1928 Bungalow in South Carolina
In an extract from 'Jacques Grange: Recent Work' by Pierre Passebon, we visit the Portuguese village of Comporta, where the designer has created a holiday idyll in the local vernacular.
A few years ago, Julie discovered a gem of a vacation rental, designer Karen McCartney's Modernist Vacation Retreat in Australia. The exterior is wood-clad
Bush hideaways and slow-living retreats
After discovering Villa Honora on the Greek island of Mykonos, we’re planning our next Cycladic tour. Renovated by Grecian design firm Harris & Angelos
