I’m a serious color lover, or some may say a color addict. Color soothes my soul, energizes me, makes me focus, and brings me joy. Funny thing is that the same is true of beautiful materials – through their individual merit or beautifully orchestrated as in this home. Continue reading →

The ancient pumice mine house that Costis Psychas lifted from a tumbledown wreck with 24 different owners is the ultimate property swan. From a barely remembered pile, he has conjured a stunning set of cool interiors that he now lives in, with a constant steam of visitors, on the Greek island of Santorini. Continue reading →

There is nothing dated about this 1850s light-saturated top floor and top notch home in Stockholm. I’m so impressed by the smart use of the beautiful structure of this space. The rooms revolve around the windows on all four sides, and the central fireplace and book shelves accentuate the ceiling height of 16 feet. Continue reading →

Fasten your seat belts, we are flying to Barcelona to visit a super lively apartment, that we won’t easily forget! Retro, eclectic and industrial elements merge together to make up a unique space filled with flair and personality. On the first place, what attracts me the most is the large open plan kitchen with the generous dining area. Look at that large wooden table! The low profile black chairs around it, nicely matching the three black pendant lights. And then, the white subway tile wall, the industrial shelving, the uncovered pipe running along right under the ceiling, the exposed wooden beams! So much texture, so many details and yet it all feels spacious and calm enough, while full of interest. Continue reading →

Here is a very calm and poetic place, whispering a kind, modern romantic but also powerful soul living here, in this fully illuminated white, two room apartment, with the open plan living, dining and cooking area. The place is a jewel… its white traditional oven with the charming bronze details, but also the beautiful arched windows, the painted white wooden floors, the functional and airy layout. Continue reading →

Anything that begins with the word “Danish” concerning interior design can only be great news, don’t you agree? Take for example this 115 square foot airy, Danish apartment with the minimalistic interior filled with mid century modern classics! Just like a breath of fresh air with its basic color combo being black & white, infused with the energy and freshness of yellow – green. Continue reading →

“We must dare, so what if they are wrong. The key is spontaneity.” I believe that Laurence and Patrick Chavanne are absolutely correct in their transformation of this former painter’s studio. The creators of Conceptuwall resuscitated the entire home, abandoned for fifty years, with a magical and colorful identity. With a keen eye they have masterfully paired vintage with modern and traditional and quirky. Continue reading →

This cunning kitchen design from Studio GORM is a self-contained module that uses the way the shelves and racks are arranged to maximize the automatic flow of, not electricity or smells as usual, but nutrients. It simply needs plumbing -in and can then work in any small space. Continue reading →

I’m dreaming, I’m dreaming so hard of the day I’ll be able to present here a renovation with you that will be just like so spectacular, as this house situated in the London suburbs, and this time be mine! Fingers crossed, I’m walking just on the right path for that to happen. In the meantime though, let us stroll together in the chambers of this gorgeous living residence, shall we? Continue reading →

I love color, yet find myself seduced by the beautiful simplicity and serenity created by a mostly white interior. Well, one like this Swedish urban home that is the epitome of calm in a chaotic city. Once inside the bright uncluttered space you will feel your shoulders lift and your mood lighten. Leave your cares and excess baggage at the door. These homeowners have successfully avoided unnecessary embellishments. Yet their eclectic sense of style shines in each carefully chosen sleek or sassy and functional furnishing. Continue reading →