Bruny Island, in Tasmania, is accessible by ferry from Kettering, south of Hobart, crossing the D’Entrecasteaux Channel, a waterway named by 18th-century French explorers. It runs along these wild coasts and arrives at this protected and sparsely populated island, which has remained completely authentic. It is there, on the edge of the channel, that The Songbird is located. This 1960s cabin,…
You’re familiar with air conditioning. But if you’re a renter, it’s hard to get one installed. And even if you’re a homeowner, it’s not always easy to get permission to drill into the building’s facade and ruin its appearance by installing an outdoor compressor. Plus, you usually have to call in a technician, schedule an appointment, and it’s a long, tedious process. But that… was then! Because…
The Årsta neighborhood, south of Stockholm, was largely built in the post-war period, between 1947 and 1950. And while it may not have the charm of the city’s historic neighborhoods, it features well-designed buildings surrounded by greenery, sought after by residents looking to raise a family. In this classic setting, this apartment offers three livable rooms within 47sqm thanks to a smart…
Méribel, the front side: legendary slopes, one of Europe’s largest ski areas. But also resort architecture that often looks just like everywhere else. On the other hand, for the past few weeks, a mountain chalet has emerged whose interior is a radical departure from what we usually see. Developed by Alpine Lodges within the Falcon resort, it is decorated far from the usual mountain clichés. With…
You wouldn’t necessarily expect to find a pied-à-terre with a garden near Paris. Especially right behind the towers of the La Défense business district. And yet this former studio, which hadn’t seen any renovations in decades, managed to charm its new owner from Marseille, who recognized its full potential. And if you look at the “before” photos of the apartment, it was far from obvious. She…
Salento is the somewhat overlooked part of Italy’s Apulia region, in a province that is nevertheless famous. The trulli of Alberobello, the masserie of Ostuni, the crowds in July at Polignano a Mare, can attest to that. But Salento, the tip of the heel of the Italian boot, still escapes this social media-driven frenzy. Nardò, a Baroque town ten minutes from the coast, has not yet been overrun by…
Located in a former industrial space converted into an apartment within a building dating back to 1878, this place captivated us from the very first photos. Its rustic decor blends contemporary style with vintage accents, featuring exposed brick and beams that bear witness to a past once dedicated to industry. Light, vast open spaces, and style come together in this Gothenburg 80sqm apartment,…
This Stockholm apartment is bursting with color yet remains harmonious. Slate blue, coffee brown, and powder pink, three rooms, three colors, it took some daring. But this Swedish interior has successfully moved away from an all-white palette while remaining elegant and inviting. Let’s discover its secret... The living room, the first room, embraces blue The living room often takes center…
This 19th-century farmhouse proves that renovation can be an act of faith. Located on Route 9J between Hudson and Stuyvesant, this Hudson Valley home was renovated over the course of four years by designer Nick Spain. On this historic road, lined with old colonial farms, open fields, and century-old trees, it stands as if time had no hold on it. Columbia County, where it is located, has been…
From this 35sqm studio, designer Elena Sorensen created a separate bedroom to transform it into a true two-room apartment. The result is an impeccable Scandinavian style where not a single square foot is wasted. A floor plan redesigned from top to bottom The original layout resembles what we’re familiar with in a classic 35sqm studio, featuring a main room, a separate kitchen, a bathroom, and…
