This renovated trullo in Puglia is Trullo Falco. Perched in the hamlet of Laureto between Fasano and Locorotondo, it still features its distinctive white limestone domes. Nestled among centuries-old olive trees, it reflects the southern light off its white walls and the water of the pool. A well-balanced Mediterranean simplicity inside The living room and dining room occupy the heart of the…
While the other Balearic Islands are filled with resorts and marinas, Menorca protects its coastline and white-stone houses. A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 1993, the island has chosen a slower pace of life over uncontrolled development. El Puente Al Amor, a Mediterranean-style home in Torre Solí Nou, embodies this very value within its walls. A villa designed by Studio Mercy Amie Mercer, a…
The British brand The White Company returns with a summer catalog that proudly embodies its founding values: white, and the serenity of fine materials. All presented under the southern sun. An identity instantly recognizable Founded in 1993, The White Company built its identity on a simple promise: home accessories and textiles available exclusively in shades of white and silver. Thirty years…
Looe is one of those charming seaside towns that line the coast of Cornwall. Nestled on a hillside, Harbour House is a Victorian home overlooking the bay overlooking the harbor. The white façade with its projecting bow windows, the sky-blue front door, and the terraced gardens all contribute to the charm of this historic building. Add to that rustic-chic decor, a private terrace facing the…
In the heart of the Penedès region, 35 minutes from Barcelona, this 18th-century Catalan farmhouse stands amidst 30 hectares of biodynamic vineyards. Professionals oversaw the renovation of Mas Grimosach while preserving what gives it its soul: its authentic architecture, its old stone walls, and its beams. Respect for the raw stone architecture There has been no radical change to the house’s…
Arbois, the small town in the Jura region known as the wine capital, keeps its treasures well hidden. Behind its stone facade, this 18th-century house, La Closerie des Capucines, has been transformed into an intimate guesthouse. Five bedrooms where the furniture tells a story Three bedrooms, two suites. Each one unique. The common thread? Custom-made furniture and personalized decor in every…
In Zandvoort, on the Dutch coast, this contemporary beach house redefines the art of living by the water. With a floor area of 362sqm and its large floor-to-ceiling windows, it seeks to blend the interior seamlessly into the seascape. A facade facing the sea The villa spans three levels. Its large floor-to-ceiling windows frame the North Sea like so many living paintings. Wooden shutters add a…
Some interiors make you want to settle in and never leave. Les Oiselières, a traditional house in Carnac, falls into this category. It spans two levels. Having undergone a complete renovation, it is bright and now features generously sized rooms. Its delicate decor adds to the pleasure of being in the house. And the garden is a bonus for enjoying the outdoors. An interior blending Breton…
On the greenest of the Cyclades islands, this minimalist house on the island of Andros was built among fig trees and thousand-year-old olive trees. It is called Riza, which means “root” in Greek. Villa Riza was born from a family project: three sister houses spread across the same estate, at different elevations. It occupies the lower part of the property, closest to the stream and the citrus…
First, you have to climb. The road winds its way up through cork oaks and olive trees, passes through a nature reserve, and opens onto a plateau where the sky stretches out wide. It is there, on a hill above Loulé and São Brás de Alportel in the Algarve, that Monte da Palmeira stands. This Portuguese country house with a pool is a rural retreat full of lovely things. The story of Monte da…
