Nestled at the foot of the iconic Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, and flanked by a verdant landscape of ponds and meadowlands, this modern home, designed by Berlin Architects along with Lisa Kanning Interior Design, combines rustic flair with contemporary craftsmanship. Designed to convey a sense of immersion into the surrounding environment, this 7,976 square foot home uses recycled materials to ground itself in the setting. Large floor-to-ceiling window treatments, and walls that open to the outside compliment the massive 2-story vaulted ceilings. In the grand room, the large custom-designed wood burning fireplace invites family members to relinquish the day’s activities in uninterrupted peace. Built by Rendezvous Custom Homes this fabulous residence is composed of material elements of timber and stone. The use of these materials helps the home to blend in with its natural environment. A rugged mountainous backdrop creates a tranquil setting for this vacation retreat, while a large pond adds to the…

Once a grand family home, this cliff-side heritage property had long since lost its shine. Character features and original charm had been forgotten amidst an 80s renovation, and this once-majestic home had become tired, beige and dreary. Working alongside Liskowski Architects, SJS Interior Design Studio were able to recapture the warmth and character at the heart of this property, and transform it into a stylish, livable and eminently welcoming family home in one of Sydney’s most stunning locations. Determined to create the perfect family home, they took inspiration from the contrasting light and shade of the old, original part of the home. Using practical materials in well-resolved spaces, they designed a home perfectly suited to a family settling back into Australia after living the ex-pat life in Asia for many years. The heritage details and proportions of the original architecture were carefully retained and restored, with small moments of magic…

Perched high on a prominent escarpment in the highest level of bushfire attack; Flame Zone, Eagle’s Nest by Ian Bennett Design Studio aspires to balance and curate the experience of outlook and expansiveness of site, with privacy and seclusion. The restrained material palette heightens this experience of site, landscape and built form along with the changing dynamic of light and shade. Influenced by contemporary Brazilian Modernism, the ground floor’s “public program” (living, dining, kitchen) is enclosed by large glass sliding doors to the north and east, enabling uninhibited 135-degree views of the Pacific Ocean, Pittwater, Narrabeen lake and Bilgola Plateau. Retracting the doors provides the coveted internal / external living that Sydney’s climate enjoys year-round. In contrast to the ground floor’s open and expansive view, the first floor (housing the private program of bedrooms) seeks to frame select views from each space in a more intimate approach, subconsciously inviting one…

A bold colour approach resulted in a winning combination for the refurbishment of this house by Chelsea Hing Interior Design Studio in Australia. Established by Chelsea Hing in 2007, the studio is now oneof the foremost residential interiors practices in Australia. Celebrated for its fearless use of colour, her work is marked by soulful, expressive spaces, with a distinctly charismatic style. Photography : Eve Wilson See also :https://house-diaries.com/the-brighton-colour-interior-project/

The brief for this iconic Foy & Gibson warehouse conversion was to create a dark-toned kitchen which would throw hints to the industrial aesthetic of the building. Working within the restrictions of the existing angles of the space, Design + Diplomacy Studio designed the kitchen to maximise on functionality while remaining sleek and minimal. By sticking to a monochrome palette, they were able to layer different textures to create depth. They were conscious to use as many raw materials as possible, bluestone, brass and steel, including natural elements which will beautifully wear and patina over time. The original floorplan did not utilise the vast space, resulting in functionality issues and unused areas. By extending the kitchen cabinetry to the window with a return, they were able to more than double the original storage space. Their play on the linear motif from the bluestone Turkish tiles and security glass under the…

The scope of this project by Tumu Studio included a full renovation of an existing home in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood along with interior design, styling, and procurement. The design language for the home combined transitional style with a more modern flair. Classic and timeless furniture and furnishings were used to reflect the client’s lifestyle. Different zones such as the entryway, the lounging area, the living space, the formal dining space, the kitchen, the mini bar, and the breakfast area were created in the open-planned living space. Unique art pieces were introduced to each space (Published with Bowerbird). Photography : Cynthia Lynn See also :https://house-diaries.com/michigan-loft-an-artistic-construction-in-chicago-illinois/

Welcome to this unique accommodation in the North Tower’s eastern building : The innovation. The innovation, the eastern of the two Norra Tornen, is Stockholm’s tallest residential building with its 36 floors. Here you live on the 13th floor with unobstructed views of the rooftops. The Office for Metropolitan Architechture, OMA, one of the world’s most prestigious and prestigious architectural firms, has combined the function, aesthetics and visions of modern homes with the pixelated character of the North Tower. Generous windows, tasteful choice of materials and terrace.  See also :https://house-diaries.com/a-scandinavian-attic-full-of-charm/