In a studio, space is often a matter of just a few centimeters. The bed sometimes takes up half the room and makes it feel like there’s no other living area. However, a sofa bed is by no means the only option for creating a more spacious feel. There are much smarter solutions, and often much more attractive ones, that let you hide the bed while still maintaining a real living room space. Let’s…
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…
A few years ago, the Partille planning department made its decision: demolish and rebuild this house built in 1909. Elvy, the great-great-granddaughter of the builder Johan Stolt, refused. She secured a promise from the new owners: the house would be saved. And so begins one of the most beautiful restoration stories ever told. A facade that sets the tone We arrive on a quiet street perched on…
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…
Behind a wrought-iron gate, at the end of a path lined with century-old trees, lies an apartment unlike any other. The building, a listed structure set in a beautiful park, was once a workhouse. Today, its spaces have been reimagined by the team behind Soho Farmhouse. This historic Victorian attic apartment with its unique layout is well worth a visit. The spacious living room You enter on the…
IKEA is making a big splash with its tenth PS collection, and we’ve highlighted a few standout pieces from it in this article. First launched in 1995 under the banner of Democratic Design, the series returns in 2026 with a clear promise: simple, useful, and genuinely joyful objects. Although the themes of the IKEA PS collections have varied over the years, two things remain constant: its…
Buying a house on Amazon, just like ordering a lamp or a coffee maker, is that really so strange? The idea might make you smile, and yet… Container-style prefab homes are popping up all over the platform, and some models are quite appealing. Like this two-story prefab home. A contemporary two-story structure What strikes you first is the silhouette. These homes are built on a straight,…
Transforming a small, poorly laid-out space into a functional Parisian pied-à-terre: that was the challenge taken on by Little Worker, in collaboration with Studio Castille. Located not far from Rue des Martyrs, this 20sqm studio in Paris, situated in an old building, was in poor condition: nothing was straight, there was a leak in the bathroom, and the decor was frankly outdated. The owners,…
The facade of this 19th-century building in Gothenburg, located on a quiet, tree-lined street, gives you a glimpse of what lies inside. This 94sqm historic family apartment lives up to expectations. High ceilings, moldings, medallions, and hardwood floors blend with contemporary Scandinavian decor that highlights the building’s architecture. Stucco, herringbone hardwood floors, a tiled…
This apartment, located in Paris’s 17th arrondissement, is occupied by its owner, a woman who lives there alone. But she regularly hosts her children and grandchildren there, which called for some adaptation. She therefore called on Amandine Maroteaux, of Atelier Compostelle, to carry out the renovation of this 140-square-meter Haussmann-style apartment. A new layout, a new light The studio…
