Nikolaou Residence Aegina isthe greek artist Nikolaou's old house and workshop that has been turned into a guest house with 3 suites, exceptionally designed and decorated by Zoumboulakis Architects
The home design trend cluttering up Instagram these days calls for neutral colors, natural materials, and a casual spirit—all of which describes this singu
Kashgar, China
A hands-on couple totally transform a 179-year-old former schoolhouse, creating a cozy cottage home for their daughter
By Irina “Have you ever been to France?” “Yes, I visited Paris.” “Oh, that means you have never been to France…” Two hours’ journey and three hours’ ecstasy. Étretat is a tiny tow…
Enrico Meneghelli [American painter (born in Italy) 1853-1912] Meneghelli’s specialty was the depiction of museum interiors. This is of the original Museum of Fine Art, Boston. As was common practice, the galleries were crowded with objects and paintings, hung salon style, one over the other. Oil on paperboard Museum of Fine Arts Boston: www.mfa.org/collections/object/the-picture-gallery-in-the...
Ostuni is a unique town that resembles a bright cap rising up right from the flat plains near the southern coast of Italy. Its whitewashed defensive walls and houses inside the old town with many winding streets, steps and beautifully decorated, colorful window frames can make you think you're somew
One of the neighbourhoods of Riga worth exploring is Kipsala, firstly because of its stunning views of Old Riga and secondly for its attractive wooden houses.
1. Mr & Mrs Karsy's Giant Myriphon From the Byron collection but little more information is given on the photo other than "Musical act" penciled on the back. The unusual contraption depicted was probably the centrepiece of a musical act at Coney Island or at Union Square circa early
The European Conference of Leading Architects has announced the winners of the 2015 ECOLA Award. The biennial prize, ...
When the temperature starts to drop where will you put those plants you’ve nurtured all summer long? This DIY friendly greenhouse might be just the right solution to extend the growing season through the winter in your backyard garden.
On the tiny island of Coll with just two hundred residents off the coast of Scotland sits a modest masterwork of modern renovation - a brand new home slotted delicately inside the (reinforced) crumbling stone ruins of an ancient local manor. Planned around its predecessor, the new construction h ...
The curved elongated structure has double-glazed bifold doors that run the entire length of the home. The glazed doors and large windows illuminate the interior with plenty of natural light and provide stunning views of the surroundings.
See stunning examples of the extravagant aesthetic, from Paris to Prague
August 18, 2019When bringing a majestic 1924 Parisian residence back to its original grandeur, London-based interior designer Bryan O’Sullivan spent a good deal of time on his hands and knees. He assumed this unlikely posture during the many visits he and his studio director, Evelyn Conway, made to the Nissim de Camondo museum, which occupies […]
Penny Churchill casts her eye on a fine old rectory which has been beautifully restored — and shows exactly how the housing market has moved in the last three decades.
Explore Benjamin Wiessner's 1982 photos on Flickr!
Old abandoned houses tell a story. Even if the story is not documented in history, each abandoned home gives us a glimpse into a life once lived.
Othe last decade, we’ve seen a variety of new home concepts, from storage containers to barns and tiny homes. These concepts are often inspired by the idea of
GHADAMES, LIBYA - JUNE 02: Libyan Caravan town near the Algerian-Tunisian border © 2007 K Alexander
McNamara House is a contemporary addition to a heritage Federation-era home in Malvern East. Hidden behind the original residence, the new design embraces contrast and restraint to create a home of timeless character. The floorplan is sequenced from old to new, with the entry, bedrooms and bathrooms positioned in the original home and the kitchen, […]
For the last couple years, Jill Harness has been rounding up the world's most beautiful libraries by continent. Here they are all in one place, in no particular order.
The Zinc House's bathroom.
Check out this project by London based firm, Haworth Tompkins. The firm renovated a dilapidated old building situated on the Dovecote Studio campus...
If you’re planning on going to Copenhagen for a long weekend, below is my perfect 3-day travel guide and itinerary in this beautiful and vibrant city!
One of my favourite places in the city of Exeter is the House that Moved, a fine example of Tudor architecture meets modern engineering.
Here are 11 examples of small modern house designs from around the world that show how style can be achieved even on a small scale.
For some time now I have been dying to visit Sweden, my best friend Vicky is Swedish and has recently moved back to Lund to begin her life with her new fiance. I first met Vicky at university where we both studied Animal Biology and Ecology. For years she told me stories of her home
The Getty Conservation Institute and the Eames Foundation announce Eames House conservation management plan
The beautiful Palladian-style house Henbury Hall has a surprise up its sleeve - it was actually built in the 1980s. As a new book comes out on the project, Oliver Gerrish explains why it's such a special place.
Explore #221 The second-oldest monastery in Prague, Strahov was founded high above Malá Strana in 1143 by Vladislav II. It's still home to Premonstratensian monks, a scholarly order closely related to the Jesuits, and their dormitories and refectory are off-limits. What draws visitors are the monastery's ornate libraries. Over the centuries, the monks have assembled one of the world's best collections of philosophical and theological texts, including illuminated (decorated with colored designs) manuscripts and first editions. There are more than 42 000 old prints. The rich wood-accented Philosophical Library's 14m-high (46-ft.) ceiling is decorated with a 1794 fresco entitled The Struggle of Mankind to Know Real Wisdom, by A. F. Maulpertsch, a Viennese master of rococo. Intricate woodwork frames the immense collection of books. View On Black
Solo travel on the Greek island of Corfu & I found the Durrells house! Explore popular places in, Corfu old town, Paleokastritsa, Kanoni