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…
The owners of this Casablanca villa gave Crina Arghirescu Architecture Studio blanche to do a total gut renovation job, inside and outside. With a very modernist shell, the villa called for an unconventional space in respect to Moroccan culture, taking some of the formal elements out of the traditional settings.Designers were able to reconfigure the layout of both floors to generate seamless flow between spaces, redesign the house’s enclosures and openings as well as the pool and the landscaping. Their goal was to open the house to the exterior by opening up walls and positioning tall windows in places that offer different layers of transparencies and create unexpected perspectives and vistas that cut through the house without revealing it in its entirety: for example, the olive tree behind the glass facade becomes a backdrop for the sculptural staircase, the beating heart of the house, that itself protects the living room’s…
In the heart of the splendid Costa Brava, Villa Cap Roig by Bloomint Design Stydio embodies the perfect harmony between Mediterranean charm and contemporary atmosphere. This exceptional residence, located in the picturesque village of Calella de Palafrugell, has undergone a thorough renovation that has transformed this villa from the 70s into an oasis of style and comfort. The owners, accompanied by architect Ivana Tuneu and interior designer Aude May from Bloomint Design, have transformed this once dark and dated villa into a jewel of Mediterranean. At the heart of the renovation, light is the essential actor. From the first moments, its omnipresence is striking. The large outward-facing bay windows generously invite natural light to flood the renovated spaces. Cleverly integrated skylights create plays of light, flooding the once dark corners of the house. Photography : Bloomint Design https://house-diaries.com/a-house-in-lempordacatalonia-spain/
This little wooden house with mountain views in Montana is set in the grounds of a working farm and is an oasis of calm. It has a loft-style layout, with open spaces and a single bedroom that also houses the bathroom. It is complemented by a sauna built right next to it, an appreciated facility when the snow has fallen outside in this mountainous region and the cold has set in. You can also warm up by the contemporary fireplace, and in the evening, the sunsets over the mountains in the distance are a fascinating sight. Although it looks rather rustic from the outside, with its weathered wood to blend in with its local surroundings, it nevertheless has a modern interior, and plenty of light thanks to its large glass walls that allow you to enjoy the wild landscape from every room. https://house-diaries.com/red-mountain-backcountry-retreat/
The original building on the site was demolished due to a series of earthquakes that affected the region. The demolition revealed the original roof trusses that were rescued and safely stored by the client who was hoping to reuse them. The trusses became an important feature of the new build. Their strengthening was achieved with rusted metal plates and exposed bolts.The new building envelope needed to fit in the industrial port area responding to the heritage constraints of the city plan. This led the design to keep the original shape of the building, reinterpreting the structure and cladding material. The client requested an open space that celebrates the view to the port and creates privacy from the surrounding. For this the design of the big steel and cedar window façade has allowed a great view to the harbour, the hill and the stormy southerly weather. The house has been designed…
Moving from Portland to Bend, Wise Design Studio clients wanted a fun, relaxed aesthetic in their home to match their new city. Wise Design was brought on the project on to help furnishings in the living, dining, breakfast nook and primary suite with a light kitchen remodel and fireplace design. The living room was transformed as regionally sourced stacked stone was added to the fireplace facade, running the full length of the wall in the double-height living room, all the way up to the ceiling. A new wood mantel was added for mountain drama and warmth. A large iron pendant above and cozy yet durable furnishings, all in a palette akin to the natural environment of Central Oregon, were added to the space, creating a perfect spot to come home to after a day on slopes. The primary suite received all new furnishings including bed, nightstands and dressers as well…