You’ll feel right at home in the Stockholm apartment of Karin Blom, a designer at Filippa K. Peek, and her family. The soft weathered herringbone wood floors invite you in and the light saturated volumes make you linger. I love the interplay of funky modern, classic treasures, flea market finds, and well-worn surfaces. The residents and their guests become the stars in this apartment. Continue reading →

Less is almost always more, particularly when it comes to interior design, but not normally with money. This simply but ultra-cool farmhouse was an amazing exception, the owners managed to generate a unique and tasteful 1200 sq ft rental, not despite, but thanks to the tight budget.

Doubtless the couple who nabbed and overhauled this space were born with extremely good taste. Firstly they noticed the bare-bones beauty of a ramshackle place. Secondly they completed the refurbishment at low cost, yet avoiding a cheap look with ease. And thirdly, well, the design is extremely beautiful on its own. Continue reading →

Want to move an 1890’s Edwardian San Francisco duplex in to the 21st century? Just replace two rotting decks with brand new additions, as John Lum Architecture gracefully did here. Okay, they made it look that easy though it clearly was conceived and executed with great attention to spatial volume, owner needs, and respect for traditional details. Continue reading →

Interior designer Tina Komninou has given new life to a home in Hydra, Greece. I dream of projects like this where the home’s original features are valued, respected, and showcased. A home would have to be this elegant to keep one inside when the weather outside and spectacular views of the sea and the historic town are calling. Continue reading →

If you’ve ever dreamed of renovating an old barn then this will be your dream come true. Julie, a fine artist, and Kasper Ronn, an architect, restored this barn in Sandjev, Denmark. They created two homes within the barn where Julie’s sister and her husband live as well. Continue reading →

A renovated 15th century villa, located on the Croatian coast line sounds like the perfect place on earth, doesn’t it? For as much a summer house and perhaps a primary home residence for these later years of our life, when gardening and relaxing under the sun will be activities to be enjoyed spontaneously rather than just when on vacation or during the weekends. Continue reading →

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 →