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The owners of this house have lived in a city apartment for a long time, but living closer to nature has always been their dream. When they decided to buy a house, the family initially hoped to build it themselves, but they simply couldn’t find a plot of the appropriate size. Eventually they found a traditional wooden house with a characteristic tower, which has just celebrated its 100th anniversary. Now, behind the fabulous historic façade lies bright, modern accommodation with vibrant decor. (via https://bleu-canard.fr/) https://house-diaries.com/a-swedish-old-tower-house-in-soft-pastel-tones/

This 1896 red brick Victorian terrace in North East England was originally home to the local vicar, his Swiss wife, six children and two domestic servants. Originally there were six fireplaces but only one original one remains in our bedroom on the top floor. (The light grey/pink room in the photos). The owners added two reclaimed ones in the guest bedrooms and they inherited a log burner in the living room. (via https://www.instagram.com/victorianhouse1896/) https://house-diaries.com/gallery-house-personal-renovation-of-a-victorian-terraced-house/

In 2021 Grizzo Studio renovated this 90m2 loft in the former Hering factory in Martínez. The premise was to use noble materials that do not go out of style and at the same time will provide warmth. The loft is developed on two levels. To continue with the factory aesthetics of the building, black-painted sheet metal was used on the railings and bridge, and the carpentry was changed to black. To give it warmth, wood paneling and travertine floors were added.For the entire apartment, both interior and exterior floors, kitchen countertops and bathroom coverings, national travertine from San Juan was used. On the ground floor there is the open kitchen in which designers use travertine countertops as the floor, the toilet, the living room and a gallery with a garden that all the ground floor lofts have. On the upper floor are the father and son rooms separated by a…

Washed up from the beach a robust and heavy mass sits on top of the rise, offering up an entry path through sand dunes, layered beach grass and aged timber planks. Below a heavily textured concrete rock shelf a recessive deep void invites one into a dark entry and the beginning of a sequence of silver lined spaces. Silver Linings, by Rachcoff Vella Architecture, rests on Melbourne’s bayside beach front unashamedly asserting its presence along the promenade of fishbowls overlooking the bay. A project of exploration and experimentation, of restraint and control, a project of patience and architectural endeavor. The brief was very particular and one that required extreme discipline and restraint, a restricted but robust and raw material palette, to be limited in complexity but defiant in individual character and charm. Challenges come in all forms and RVA took the 5 year journey head on exploring, detailing, drawing, sketching,…

Chloe Heath of Heath Interiors showed us how to get the look of a playful-yet-sophisticated playroom in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. The house is traditional, but with comfortable (and at times, playful) details. In the common areas, Chloe used a cohesive color palette. Floral motifs are also found in abundance in textiles throughout the home, while the color scheme consists of fresh and light spring and summer shades. Even a dramatic living room with a fireplace and dark walls looks soft and inviting here. (via https://ruemag.com/) Photography: Aimée Mazzenga  https://house-diaries.com/upstate-farmhouse-a-playful-spin-for-a-family-of-five/

A contemporary brownstone in Brooklyn by Jessica Gersten Interiors. The seating area near the kitchen has sofa by Emmanuelle Simon, plaster floor lamp from Stahl and Band, amorphous rug by Woven.is, terrazzo coffee table Felix Muhrhofer and Pauline Esparon linen pouf. The wall textile is by Molly Haynes. The dining area has a table from Sam Accoceberry for Collection Particulière, slip covered dining chairs by Studio Oliver Gustav, Verdigris light fixture by Eva Menz, ceramic credenza from Cocobolo, and table lamp by EWE Studio in Mexico. The artwork is a pigment print by Gail Albert Halaban. In the main living area, the rug is by Woven.is, sofa and armchair by Studio Oliver Gustav, armchair by Studio Giancarlo Valle, coffee table by Christophe Delcort for Collection Particulière and floor lamp Armel Soyer. The art near fireplace is a commissioned piece by Derrick Velasquez on the other side is Foyer floating console…

This Major Renovation project by Noble Architecture in Vancouver is not just a restoration; it’s a rebirth. It’s an homage to the past, a celebration of the present, and a vision of the future. This renovation marries the heritage and charm of a 102-year-old house with the vibrancy of 2022. Designers’ goal was to unveil the hidden beauty buried beneath layers of insincere “renovations,” and let the house glow once more. Challenges were aplenty as they embarked on this journey. The house had weathered previous lives of careless renovations, burying its original style under a facade of inauthenticity. It was no small feat to peel back the years and layers to reveal the genuine charm that lay beneath the surface. Their mission was clear: to spotlight the old heritage style, while infusing this round of restorations with a dash of modernity. The design embraces a “maximalist” approach, seamlessly intertwining heritage…

This wooden cottage with a total area of 122 sqm is located on a mountainside in Sweden and is part of a complex of modern chalets. Among its features are interesting architecture with large panoramic windows and a terrace, as well as unusual interior design. Designers used an unusual combination of blue and green shades in which the wooden surfaces in the house were painted. Enjoy! (via https://www.pufikhomes.com/) https://house-diaries.com/cozy-ski-chalet-a-holiday-home-in-ontario-canada/

With its warm materials and cool design, Fontesecca is a modern interpretation of a traditional Umbrian farmhouse. Brought to life by the design team at Special Umbria, the project was completed in July 2022. Fontesecca is a 350sqm villa that has been built on the site of a derelict farmhouse, from which as many materials as possible were repurposed for the new building. The house’s unique location, tucked into the hills just five minutes from Città della Pieve, offers picture-book views towards the pretty hilltop town, a valley on one side, the Val di Chiana the other, and Tuscany beyond. You can book it here! https://house-diaries.com/la-casetta-a-modern-and-cheerful-cottage-in-umbria-italy/

This Victorian home has been reconfigured internally and redesigned by Atelier Ochre to suit the needs of a growing family in East London. Sensitive to natural and textural materials with touches of bright colour tones, the client’s brief was to embrace the existing features of the building, while adding a contemporary contrast to the interiors which reflects their lifestyle and funky artwork collection. The ground floor period reading room has been opened up to the kitchen and dining spaces which are facing the lush garden. The kitchen has been fully redesigned with a veiny marble countertop and an oversized breakfast dining banquette has been created to host festive dinners and family gathering. The live edge solid timber dining table from Forest to Home paired with the iconic Wishbone chairs from Carl Hansen was a must have of the client which we balances with the marine blue joinery and lush planting.…

Wise Design clients moved to Portland with an incredible art collection but had trouble envisioning how their pieces would fit in their traditional new home. Wise Design was brought on to furnish their living, dining, office and den. Their task was to look for not only the ideal placement for each art piece but also to design a comfortable home for our clients, their friends and their elderly dog, a very cherished member of the family. Using the two of the spectacular pieces by HERAKUT as the basis of their palette, a new deep green sofa from Perch Furniture rests in the center of the living room, allowing their clients to gaze at the fire, TV or outside. The back deck is fully furnished for impromptu parties and FLOR tiles allow for easy circulation from the front door to the back so their sweet doggo can walk without slipping. Layers…