A former 34m2 unremarkable studio now reveals a well-thought-out interior following a meticulous renovation that maximizes space without sacrificing comfort. Transforming this compact apartment into a true two-room unit required a keen sense of spatial volume. In this apartment, every decision stemmed from a simple idea: to save space without compromising on comfort. The result is a bright,…
54sqm for an apartment, on paper, it doesn’t sound very exciting. And yet, this one, located in a charming neighborhood in Stockholm, offers a lesson in unique yet understated decor that’s truly inspiring. With its high ceilings, the apartment already has everything to charm you before you even lay eyes on the decor. You walk in, and you don’t feel the actual square footage. You feel the…
This 52sqm apartment, a small London loft located in the heart of Southwark, embodies everything we love about interior design for small spaces. Its minimalist style never feels cold, nothing is superfluous. White walls, a double-height ceiling that makes the small floor area seem less confined, and plenty of light. A simple palette that highlights the light Color is almost absent from the…
Perched on the edge of the Pantano de San Juan, a tree-lined artificial lake near Madrid, this 58sqm apartment could have retained its original 1980s look. However, Alberto Torres, a renowned Madrid-based designer, completely reimagined the space around a simple idea: bringing nature indoors. Exploring the space: green everywhere Every wall in this 58sqm apartment features the same…
Woodlands, in Portishead, Somerset, is a Victorian house built in the so-called “Greek” style, according to a local guide from 1855. It overlooks the Severn Estuary from an elevated position, with the Welsh coast in the background. What the understated façade does not reveal is the bold decorative style that reigns inside. A dialogue between two centuries The ground floor is organized around…
Located on Avenue des Ternes, in that quiet, upscale part of Paris that tourists sometimes overlook, Haussmann-style apartment with an elegant decor, has all the hallmarks of the era. Molding, high ceilings, hardwood floors, and classic fireplaces, everything here appeals to lovers of 19th-century architecture. It was Baron Haussmann, at the request of Napoleon III, who laid out the…
This 37sqm Art Nouveau studio is located in a Swedish building featuring typical early 20th-century architecture. The city of Gothenburg is full of these beautiful buildings, and this small, well-decorated space is situated in one of them. Blue is the unifying theme As soon as you enter, this color makes its presence known in the pretty 1970s-style floral wallpaper, Eldblomman Gray-Blue. A…
An Amsterdam-based designer created the Gröna Huset, which means “green house” in Swedish, a prefabricated European tiny house made of wood. Josefin Ljungberg de Jager, who has 25 years of professional experience, originally built this little green house for her own family. 19sqm designed down to the last centimeter Up to 7 people can sleep in this tiny house, whose total floor area can be…
Belgrave Place in Brighton is a Regency-style house with vintage decor. Built in the 1840s in the heart of Kemp Town, this listed stucco building is part of a row of terraced houses. From every room with its high ceilings, you can gaze out at the sea, the English Channel is so close. Architecture that speaks for itself The Kemp Town neighborhood developed at a time when Brighton was England’s…
In a brick building typical of the city of Gothenburg, we discover this 91sqm apartment, with its generous spaces, Scandinavian decor, and creaky hardwood floors. Inside, it has fortunately retained details that renovations haven’t erased, such as the ceiling moldings and this charming floor that has weathered the years. The high ceilings also evoke a bygone era. The double living room for…
