In Gothenburg’s Vasastaden neighborhood, this 56sqm Haussmann-style two-room apartment is located in an ochre-brick building dating back to 1892. This classic building features original details that give it its charm, including moldings, rosettes, cast-iron radiators, and a Gothic glass partition that serves as the standout feature of the interior. A living room with classic Scandinavian…
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…
Some spaces have potential, but they lack that extra touch of character. As soon as you walk in, you sense that something isn’t quite right. The square footage is there, but the overall feel isn’t appealing. This was exactly the situation Wood Estudio encountered when the owners of this apartment in Spain asked them to handle the interior renovation. And since this design studio lives up to its…
The Togo has been around for 53 years without losing its appeal, and continues to captivate audiences everywhere. We’re talking about a true French icon, found in living rooms around the world. Ligne Roset is launching a groundbreaking collaboration with the German fashion house Hugo Boss. The result is eye-catching and well worth a look. Since 1973, designer Michel Ducaroy has established his…
In this apartment, the herringbone parquet floor creaks softly underfoot and sets the tone. The light wood glass doors separate the rooms while allowing the eye to wander. In southern Stockholm, this 1950s apartment fully asserts its identity. The current owners chose to renovate without erasing the past, taking a thoughtful approach. They preserved the soul of the space while revealing its…
Named “Ses Portes Vermelles,” this house featuring exposed stone and beams was built in 1967 in the Sóller Valley on the island of Mallorca. Set on the historic lands of Binibassi and fully renovated a few years ago, this 329-square-meter finca enjoys a rare location. We discover it in a landscape designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the peaks of the Tramuntana Mountains in the…
This tiny house on wheels, designed by Tanglewood Tiny Homes in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia, has all the makings of the ideal small home. It’s designed as a single-story structure with a fluid floor plan that makes it a comfortable place to live. A clear design choice: wood everywhere The tone is set from the moment you step inside. The walls, floor, and ceiling…
On a quiet street in Amsterdam, lined with trees and early 20th-century red-brick facades, this 1906 house blends in with the others. You could walk right past it without stopping. The classic facade, with its projecting bay window, antique stained-glass windows, and lintels, gives no hint of what lies inside. But when you push open the door, everything changes... A surgical graft In 2017,…
This 59sqm, century-old two-room apartment has been in the same family for the past 42 years. The building dates back to 1912. It belongs to the Swedish Romantic style, an architectural movement that combines the robustness of Nordic materials with intricate ornamentation. Stucco runs along the ceilings, original medallions are still there and no renovation has erased them. Light and…
You love your IKEA sofa, it’s been with you for many years, and it’s still holding up well. Its frame is sturdy, the cushions are still plush, and honestly, buying a whole new sofa isn’t in your plans. But its covers have clearly seen better days. Faded by the sun, with stains that have set in despite your cleaning efforts, and a bit worn on the armrests. In short: your beloved IKEA sofa needs a…
