Decor & Design Week #295: ten interiors spotted around the world
Every Sunday, Planète Déco selects ten interiors spotted in magazines. This week, we’re once again taking a trip around the world
Seattle, Barcelona, Mallorca, Napa, Marseille, just like every week, here are ten interiors we spotted this week in magazines. Every Sunday, the “Decor & Design Week” column features a curated selection for interior design enthusiasts. Planète Déco scours the best magazines and specialized websites, both in France and abroad.
This roundup helps us spot projects that stand out from the crowd. They captivate with bold renovations, intelligently optimized spaces, or a strong decorative vision. This week, the selection takes us around the world without losing sight of what matters most: the joy of living well at home. Ten spots caught our attention for their inspiration and originality.
In Seattle, on Portage Bay, architect Paul Wanzer has transformed an aging houseboat into a peaceful haven. He and his wife were looking to downsize after their two adult children moved out. The house and the log pontoon needed to be completely replaced. But the site had obvious potential. Here is their houseboat in Seattle, a beautiful lesson in minimalist living on the water. Find it on Sunset.
On the border of Norfolk and Suffolk, a 16th-century barn has been given a contemporary lease on life thanks to a palette of soft, soothing tones. Carefully curated contemporary touches warm it up without compromising its character. The result is a home that is both rooted in its history and resolutely comfortable. Discover this former farmhouse with timeless charm on Ideal Home.
Overlooking the Mediterranean, this rooftop terrace in Saint-Raphaël stands out as a natural extension of the landscape. Premium materials and designer pieces come together to create a soothing atmosphere. The space celebrates the Southern lifestyle with understated elegance. Check out this apartment with a terrace and pool in Saint-Raphaël on Elle déco.
In Barcelona’s Sarrià neighborhood, the studio NOT A STUDIO is renovating a 36sqm apartment located in a building dating from 1919. The renovation removes decades of partitions to restore the original open layout, highlighting the nearly five-meter-high ceilings. A vibrant palette of blue, green, and yellow adorns the space. The project transforms a compact, history-rich interior into an open, bright, and flexible loft. Visit NOT A STUDIO on Designboom to discover this reinvented Barcelona apartment.
In California, interior architect Rachel Vineberg Jones renovated a 280sqm villa in Napa by building on the existing structure and landscape. A wild garden and a graphic swimming pool structure the project around the outdoors. The approach highlights what was already there rather than erasing everything. Discover this architect-designed home in Napa on AD Magazine, an inspiring example of thoughtful renovation in harmony with nature.
In Malibu, Jason Osni and his partner Amy Roberts live in a 43sqm tiny house in Paradise Cove, designed in a style that’s part cabin, part boat cabin. The project, entrusted to the Alana Marie Interiors studio, proves that a small space can combine the warmth of materials with a strong sense of personality. Visit this Malibu haven designed by Alana Marie Interiors, a masterclass in small-space design, on Architectural Digest.
Gestalten’s book *Northern Exposure* pays homage to contemporary Canadian residential architecture. This richly illustrated volume documents a new generation of cabins and cottages that move away from rustic clichés in favor of eco-friendly and sensory architecture. These structures respond to their wild surroundings with precision and humility. Here is the beautiful book on contemporary Canadian cabins, a must-read for all nature and architecture lovers, available on Wallpaper.
In the hills of Mallorca, Stefanie and Daniel are expanding an old, secluded finca, nestled on the edge of olive groves, to accommodate their blended family. The design strikes a balance between conviviality and privacy, in a comfortable, bohemian spirit. The extension blends subtly into the existing structure. Discover this bohemian-style finca in Mallorca at Marie Claire Maison, a successful example of a respectful and welcoming expansion.
In London, interior designer Aurélie Brelivet, founder of Studio Lio, is reinventing a Victorian townhouse with a refined Mediterranean flair. She and her client both hail from the South of France and are collaborating on the project in both French and English. The sunny colors of Provence bring light, simplicity, and warmth to this Victorian home. Take a look, courtesy of Homes and Gardens, at this London townhouse with a Mediterranean soul.
In Marseille’s 7th arrondissement, the garden of a family home is being transformed into a true outdoor living space. The firm Côté Outdoor, commissioned by the new owners, parents of two children, designed a raised terrace and a small pool. The project creates a gentle, secluded Mediterranean retreat without compromising the property’s character. Here is this Marseille garden with a pool by Côté Outdoor, a beautiful invitation to rethink your outdoor spaces, discover it on Côté Maison.
This week’s selection proves once again that inspiration knows no bounds. From Seattle to Marseille, from Barcelona to Mallorca, ten very different projects nevertheless share a common goal: to make our homes places that reflect who we are. Some reimagine space with ingenuity; others celebrate architectural heritage without excessive nostalgia.
Barcelona’s colorful palette complements the soothing tones of Norfolk, and the sunshine of the South of France shines right into a London townhouse. What these interiors have in common is a focus on the resident as much as on the decor. See you next Sunday for a new selection of decor finds on Planète Déco.
This roundup helps us spot projects that stand out from the crowd. They captivate with bold renovations, intelligently optimized spaces, or a strong decorative vision. This week, the selection takes us around the world without losing sight of what matters most: the joy of living well at home. Ten spots caught our attention for their inspiration and originality.
A houseboat redesigned for a couple, Seattle
In Seattle, on Portage Bay, architect Paul Wanzer has transformed an aging houseboat into a peaceful haven. He and his wife were looking to downsize after their two adult children moved out. The house and the log pontoon needed to be completely replaced. But the site had obvious potential. Here is their houseboat in Seattle, a beautiful lesson in minimalist living on the water. Find it on Sunset.
A 16th-century farmhouse revealed through a soothing color palette, Norfolk
On the border of Norfolk and Suffolk, a 16th-century barn has been given a contemporary lease on life thanks to a palette of soft, soothing tones. Carefully curated contemporary touches warm it up without compromising its character. The result is a home that is both rooted in its history and resolutely comfortable. Discover this former farmhouse with timeless charm on Ideal Home.
A Mediterranean rooftop apartment overlooking the sea, Saint-Raphaël
Overlooking the Mediterranean, this rooftop terrace in Saint-Raphaël stands out as a natural extension of the landscape. Premium materials and designer pieces come together to create a soothing atmosphere. The space celebrates the Southern lifestyle with understated elegance. Check out this apartment with a terrace and pool in Saint-Raphaël on Elle déco.
A century-old apartment in Barcelona transformed into a colorful loft, Barcelona
In Barcelona’s Sarrià neighborhood, the studio NOT A STUDIO is renovating a 36sqm apartment located in a building dating from 1919. The renovation removes decades of partitions to restore the original open layout, highlighting the nearly five-meter-high ceilings. A vibrant palette of blue, green, and yellow adorns the space. The project transforms a compact, history-rich interior into an open, bright, and flexible loft. Visit NOT A STUDIO on Designboom to discover this reinvented Barcelona apartment.
A villa in Napa renovatedaround a wild garden
In California, interior architect Rachel Vineberg Jones renovated a 280sqm villa in Napa by building on the existing structure and landscape. A wild garden and a graphic swimming pool structure the project around the outdoors. The approach highlights what was already there rather than erasing everything. Discover this architect-designed home in Napa on AD Magazine, an inspiring example of thoughtful renovation in harmony with nature.
A 43sqm tiny house transformed into a cozy cocoon, Malibu
In Malibu, Jason Osni and his partner Amy Roberts live in a 43sqm tiny house in Paradise Cove, designed in a style that’s part cabin, part boat cabin. The project, entrusted to the Alana Marie Interiors studio, proves that a small space can combine the warmth of materials with a strong sense of personality. Visit this Malibu haven designed by Alana Marie Interiors, a masterclass in small-space design, on Architectural Digest.
Contemporary Canadian architecture celebrated in a beautiful book, Canada
Gestalten’s book *Northern Exposure* pays homage to contemporary Canadian residential architecture. This richly illustrated volume documents a new generation of cabins and cottages that move away from rustic clichés in favor of eco-friendly and sensory architecture. These structures respond to their wild surroundings with precision and humility. Here is the beautiful book on contemporary Canadian cabins, a must-read for all nature and architecture lovers, available on Wallpaper.
A centuries-old finca in Mallorca gently expanded, Mallorca
In the hills of Mallorca, Stefanie and Daniel are expanding an old, secluded finca, nestled on the edge of olive groves, to accommodate their blended family. The design strikes a balance between conviviality and privacy, in a comfortable, bohemian spirit. The extension blends subtly into the existing structure. Discover this bohemian-style finca in Mallorca at Marie Claire Maison, a successful example of a respectful and welcoming expansion.
A London townhouse inspired by the colors of the South of France, London
In London, interior designer Aurélie Brelivet, founder of Studio Lio, is reinventing a Victorian townhouse with a refined Mediterranean flair. She and her client both hail from the South of France and are collaborating on the project in both French and English. The sunny colors of Provence bring light, simplicity, and warmth to this Victorian home. Take a look, courtesy of Homes and Gardens, at this London townhouse with a Mediterranean soul.
A Marseille garden reimagined around a small pool, Marseille
In Marseille’s 7th arrondissement, the garden of a family home is being transformed into a true outdoor living space. The firm Côté Outdoor, commissioned by the new owners, parents of two children, designed a raised terrace and a small pool. The project creates a gentle, secluded Mediterranean retreat without compromising the property’s character. Here is this Marseille garden with a pool by Côté Outdoor, a beautiful invitation to rethink your outdoor spaces, discover it on Côté Maison.
Our takeaway for this week’s decor and design feature #295
This week’s selection proves once again that inspiration knows no bounds. From Seattle to Marseille, from Barcelona to Mallorca, ten very different projects nevertheless share a common goal: to make our homes places that reflect who we are. Some reimagine space with ingenuity; others celebrate architectural heritage without excessive nostalgia.
Barcelona’s colorful palette complements the soothing tones of Norfolk, and the sunshine of the South of France shines right into a London townhouse. What these interiors have in common is a focus on the resident as much as on the decor. See you next Sunday for a new selection of decor finds on Planète Déco.
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