When you move into a new construction, you always face the same question. How do you give it character when the walls still smell like fresh paint? Shea McGee, founder of the California-based Studio McGee, had to answer that very question with this brand-new home in Arizona. The project is called Valley Vistas. Located on the outskirts of Phoenix, it houses a family with four children. This…
Are you feeling discouraged by your tiny kitchen and thinking you’ll NEVER be able to make it work? Not at all! A kitchen just a few square meters in size can be just as pleasant as a large one! This small IKEA designer kitchen is proof of that. With wavy-patterned cabinet fronts, a midnight blue ceiling, a built-in coffee nook, and a rolling cart serving as an accent piece, it’s close to…
This 57m2 two-room apartment, featuring vintage and Scandinavian decor, was renovated in a building constructed in 1905 in Stockholm’s liveliest neighborhood. The building’s sand-colored and brown-brick facade showcases architecture typical of the early 20th century in the Swedish capital. Inside the apartment, the ceilings are generously high, and intricate moldings run around the entire…
Sicily still bears the imprint of twenty successive civilizations. The Greeks, Arabs, Normans, and Spaniards have all left their mark in stone. Between Palermo and Trapani, the countryside is dotted with centuries-old olive groves, white roads glistening under the sun, and farmhouses standing alone like fortresses. And it is here, on this Italian island, that we discover this duplex apartment in…
In Kentish Town, north of the British capital, pastel-colored facades compete for charm in certain residential streets. This corner Victorian home in London immediately catches the eye. Its pale mauve facade contrasts with cream-painted sash windows. A mint-green front door already hints at the playful spirit of the interior. Five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and an expanded kitchen make up this…
This authentic loft is located in a former garage from the early 20th century, which has been converted into a three-story home. It has retained its raw character from its past with a consistency that is quite rare. The building was called the High Park Garage. The inscription remains visible on the brick facade, half-hidden by a Japanese maple planted in front of the entrance. For this…
Nestled between the Serra de Tramuntana mountains and the sea, and for decades accessible only by a vintage train winding its way from Palma, the small town of Sóller has retained a unique atmosphere. The honey-colored limestone facades, the wooden shutters painted in faded tones, the orange trees spilling onto the narrow streets, everything here gives the impression that time has stood still.…
In the Port district of Nice, this 45sqm vintage apartment reimagines the local way of life. Architects Arseny Brodach and Kate Rostova have designed their own family home here. With original murals, hexagonal terracotta tiles, and vintage furniture, they’ve created the apartment of their dreams. A family apartment in the Port district of Nice The Port district is one of the most vibrant areas…
Every Sunday, the “Decor & Design Week” column brings you a curated selection for interior design enthusiasts. Planète Déco scours the best magazines and specialized websites, both in France and abroad. This roundup helps us spot interiors that stand out from the crowd. They surprise us with a bold concept, a well-chosen material, or a particularly successful renovation. For this Sunday,…
The Spanish coast still hides a few secret hideaways along its cliffs. This stone house on the Costa Brava, Villa Sant Jaume, is one of them. Perched near Tossa de Mar, it offers private access to a spectacular rocky cove. A winding path winds through the Mediterranean scrub and leads directly to the water. This large family home is all about total relaxation. A living room with…
