A few kilometers from Seville in Andalusia, the village of Carrión de los Céspedes seems frozen in time. Whitewashed streets, the blazing sun overhead in summer... It is here that two architect sisters chose to renovate their family home, a century-old village house with a patio. In this patio, an orange tree over a century old inspired the entire design. The patio as a starting point The two…
In Kazakhstan, designers took on this 147sqm apartment to create a cohesive interior tailored for an active and inspired family. The renovation of a family duplex in Almaty like this one often requires compromises to satisfy all residents. Challenge was clear from the start. The couple, who work in advertising, had quite different tastes. Designers Marina Sapunova and Anara Bayshulakova then…
Located in a century-old building in Stockholm, this 29sqm studio is well laid out. It features a mezzanine and colorful decor. These two elements are just what it takes to make it stand out from the ordinary. Inside, time has spared the essentials. This is because the renovation was respectful of its past. The building that houses it is typical of the city’s historic streets. It remains a…
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…
This 69sqm family apartment is decked out in shades of sea and sand, giving it a vacation vibe right in the heart of the city. Light gently washes over its light-colored walls in this space designed by an interior designer from MPROJECT Interiors. It is a simple space inspired by the sea at the request of its clients, who are fans of nautical getaways. Living room and kitchen The living room…
Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico. An oceanfront villa, generous spaces, and a light that many appreciate. And yet, the old house built here didn’t work. The staircase cut the space in two. There was no coherence between the spaces. It was this observation that Meritxell Ribé and Josep Puigdomènech, founders of the Barcelona-based studio The Room Studio, chose to tackle head-on. Note: The visuals…
There are apartments that aren’t measured in square meters. This small 40sqm duplex is measured in height. Located in Stockholm’s Vasastan neighborhood, in a building constructed in 1889, it has unusual proportions. The ceiling soars to nearly four meters. The arched windows feature deep recesses. A spiral staircase as the centerpiece Upon entering the living room, you immediately see the…
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…
Zara Home has a knack for choosing its settings. This season, the Spanish brand has taken over this Parisian duplex with a courtyard to showcase its new “Pure Form” collection. It’s a setting tailor-made to display the new pieces in the collection. A comfortable and contemporary living room It is the living room, viewed from above on the upper floor, that first catches our eye. A wide, low…
