Trulli have become increasingly popular in recent years for their distinctive architecture. These cone-roofed structures, typical of the Itria Valley, embody a traditional way of living in stone homes. Villa Coki, nestled near Martina Franca, is a beautiful example of this, with its rustic-chic decor in this beautiful region of Puglia. Authentic Southern Italian architecture The thick…
When clients write in their request, “We’re an Italian family, the design should reflect who we are,” they’re giving exactly the kind of free rein that professionals love. Ivan Bezrukov and designer Ekaterina Pozdnyakova of the design studio Gradiz, transformed the 80sqm one-bedroom apartment of these globetrotters into a space that evokes travel. Dubbed “Italian pizza with Oriental spices,” the…
The former chicken shed had nothing going for it, except perhaps its location and breathtaking views. Typical of agricultural buildings, it had a corrugated metal roof, a dirt floor, and rotting wooden walls. Yet it is precisely this dilapidated structure, perched on a plateau in Monmouthshire, Wales, that has become one of Wales’s most talked-about architectural transformations. Architect…
This off-grid Australian home nestled in the forest seems to exist in a world of its own, and that’s exactly why we love it. It sits on five acres of native bushland in Victoria’s Gippsland region, just fifteen minutes from a town center. The Australian firm Archier designed Callignee II with a clear and radical vision. The public first discovered this award-winning residence in the first…
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…
