This striking home located in Dusseldorf, Germany was designed by award winning Architect, Thomas Kröger. The home is a perfect example of how deceptively simple an exterior of a home can look, and the wonderful surprise that unfolds when you come inside. With its slim white exterior and its sleek white interior, the clean lines, sculptural forms and mid-century furniture create a feeling of sumptuous ease. Continue reading →

This charming Upper East Side residence was recently renovated and designed by Erika Flugger of NYC Interior Design. Hiring a designer who is adept at creating additional space in a home is well worth the money spent. In this project, Erika focused on texture and simple forms to elevate this home to create quiet sophistication. Continue reading →

The design team at Bernd Gruber was hired to overhaul this traditionally styled chalet in Kitzbuhel, a small medieval town in Tyrol, Austria. It was the client’s wish that the character of the home was to be preserved as much as possible, while updating it to enjoy modern amenities and to add more natural light. Continue reading →

Once again genius design and expert execution make a space problem vanish so that you’d question its existence. Only traces of the originally divided with walls home remain within the once again gleaming original hard wood floors. Of which I absolutely love the rhythm of the regularly spaced nails. Continue reading →

This quirky personality filled home shows that you can save a boring beige spec home from the sad fate of dullness. The owners, a dynamic creative couple, found the new modern and open home perfectly sized and located on the island of Victoria. And through their collaboration with Kyla Bidgood, they created a lively comfortable and colorful interior. Continue reading →

I’m completely smitten with the charming decor of this bed and breakfast in northern France. Rebuilt with stones from the castle in Coucy le Chateau after World War II, there’s nothing like a blend of eras to bring a home back to life. And the serious stone facade does not foretell what’s inside. Continue reading →

This Tuscan villa is remarkably light, airy, modern, and completely unexpected when it comes to Italian villas. Created by architect Simone Micheli for his own family, the three-level home was built from two separate houses. Continue reading →

The live-work residence of this client’s Montreal home is a collaboration of materials working seamlessly together to create a cohesive set. Void of any clutter or distraction, the focus on this house’s design is on texture, light and symmetry. Challenged with a house that faced east/west, the design team of Naturehumaine creatively designed a light well that floods all floors with light. In addition, the natural sunlight is increased by the use of glazed walls and frosted glass, allowing the warmth to literally bounce off the walls. Continue reading →

This home is a creamy marble palace of understated luxury and style. Raed Abillama Architects have masterfully manipulated light and materials to create a cool elegance. Large square milky white marble tiles run diagonally through the high ceiling spaces defined by soft alabaster walls. Painted exposed beams are separated by intricate grilles that allow cross ventilation. Pointed arch windows face the courtyard on one end of the main living space. Opposite a trio of marble column supported arches frames the dining room. Continue reading →

“Une Belle Escapade”, translated into English means “a lovely getaway”. Le Chalet Zannier certainly fits this delightful description. Nestled in the French Alps and comprised of three Alpine style chalets, these sumptuously designed suites are meant for luxurious relaxation. Continue reading →