While the other Balearic Islands are filled with resorts and marinas, Menorca protects its coastline and white-stone houses. A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 1993, the island has chosen a slower pace of life over uncontrolled development. El Puente Al Amor, a Mediterranean-style home in Torre Solí Nou, embodies this very value within its walls. A villa designed by Studio Mercy Amie Mercer, a…
A balcony that’s 1.20 meters (4ft) wide (at best) isn’t much. And yet, it’s often this very space we dream of spending time in as soon as the warm weather arrives. The good news: limited space doesn’t have to be a deal-breaker. With the right decor choices, a narrow balcony can almost feel like a terrace (we said “almost”). Narrow balcony by Sostrene Grene Source When it…
The British brand The White Company returns with a summer catalog that proudly embodies its founding values: white, and the serenity of fine materials. All presented under the southern sun. An identity instantly recognizable Founded in 1993, The White Company built its identity on a simple promise: home accessories and textiles available exclusively in shades of white and silver. Thirty years…
Gothenburg is a city that doesn’t reveal itself all at once. You have to push open doors, walk through doorways and stroll past brick façades to stumble upon what the city truly hides. This is exactly what happens here, in the Lorensberg neighbourhood, where a former outbuilding in the courtyard of a 19th-century building now houses a small 48sqm duplex. A building from 1888 that has been given…
There are flats where you can sense that the owner has been able to express themselves fully, because it’s their own. That’s exactly what has happened in this 42sqm flat, completely redesigned by the designer Violetta Koltan for herself. She has done everything in it that her clients had refused. The result? A rich, colourful, lived-in interior, a world away from the bland, featureless…
The Hungarian company NestOff has transformed this 20sqm tiny house into a wellness micro-home, complete with a sauna and a jacuzzi. It features a simple design: wood siding, a gently sloping roof, and large picture windows that frame the landscape like paintings. Inside, the designers have arranged the space in a classic layout: a bedroom on a raised platform with storage, a living area, a…
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…
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