The brief for this spacious Johannesburg home by ARRCC, in close collaboration with OKHA and  Cimato Moroldo Architects, was to find the perfect balance between functionality, comfort and aesthetics. The owner requested an “easy living” space that was calm, graceful and restrained, but expressed individuality and sophistication. Much emphasis was placed on a very considered selection of high quality fabrics and materials that subtly express luxury and refinement. OKHA also created many hand crafted bespoke pieces allowing the clean lines and pure forms of contemporary design to communicate personality and elegance. By using natural fabrics and finishes and a narrow, mostly monochromatic colour palette, it allows the owner’s collection of contemporary African art to make bold and distinctive statements. Photography: Elsa Young OKHA mirrors See also :https://house-diaries.com/cheetah-plains-experiencing-life-in-a-wildlife-sanctuary-in-south-africa/

The now iconic Lost House is widely regarded as one the most significant domestic projects of recent times. Designed by the internationally renowned architect Sir David Adjaye, the house is a masterclass in spatial design and light, occupying a former delivery yard in the heart of coveted Kings Cross. David Adjaye is one of the most renowned and critically acclaimed architects currently at work in Britain. The interior has been designed with impeccable attention to detail. This is an inward-looking house that offers great privacy. The scarcity of external windows is compensated for not only by the use of light-wells, but also by the clever configuration of spaces and use of reflective surface materials, including a black resin floor in the reception room. The versatility of the space offers the opportunity for significant income through photo and film shoots, and even fashion shows, for which it has been a setting…

Lovely surroundings in the middle of the country near several major central resorts and insanely beautifully renovated with calm shades and natural space and light. The farm and the property date back to the 19th century, but the current house in its shape dates from the 20th century and has been carefully renovated with beautiful old wooden floors. The visible ceiling beams in a perfect mix with modern discreet material choices that with finesse and feeling form the modern living have continuous wooden floors and lime-painted walls.A home that works just as well as year-round living or relaxing holiday accommodation with vast meadows, cozy garden plot, climbing trees, berries and fruit bushes. The house has also appeared in interior design magazines on themes such as “Smultronställen på Gotland” and several blogs focusing on rural life. See also :https://house-diaries.com/a-country-house-in-sweden/

Here you will find a tasteful apartment with a lot of character and feeling. In total there are two good bedrooms, an incredible amount of storage and lovely social areas. Large living room with a beautiful cast iron stove and lovely ceiling height. Further into the apartment we find the kitchen, which runs in tasteful tones and with full mechanical equipment. There are a total of two bedrooms, both with large walk-in closets for storage. See also : https://house-diaries.com/an-architectural-masterpiece-in-the-heart-of-stockholm/

This gorgeous home is situated on the 3rd floor of a beautiful Modernist building on Calle Girona, which will be turned into a pedestrian street in the future, becoming one of the most desirable streets of the Eixample right area. The Eixample neighbourhood is characterized by long narrow streets and wide avenues designed in a grid pattern by the visionary architect Ildefons Cerdà, who took into the consideration the traffic flow along with sunlight and ventilation making the transportation easier for the inhabitants. Many parts of the area were influenced by Modernist architecture and masterpieces such as Casa Batlló, La Pedrera and Sagrada Familia, from the famous architect Antoni Gaudí, are the real gems of the area.  The apartment measures 200-sqm of living area, comprising a spacious living/dining room with an adjacent gallery that bathes in abundant sunlight during the day.The property has been fully renovated to the highest standards while preserving many…

With an attractive location in central Stockholm is this radiant bright attic with a lovely terrace with evening sun. The floor has a completely free location with a view of Östra real away towards Karlaplan. Large and open living areas with spacious living room and dining area in front of the open kitchen.Have a look… See also : https://house-diaries.com/armoury-district-apartment-a-sophisticated-aesthetic-with-a-sense-of-humor/

Generosity where it counts, makes a 50 m2 apartment the perfect city getaway. tsai Design Studio client had purchased a ground floor one-bedroom apartment in the Grand Hotel in Melbourne’s CBD. It was poky and dark but had great bones and a charming garden outlook. As the former headquarters of the Victorian Railways, the Hotel had a proud civic façade and a graceful central staircase.The architect set out to create a spare but generous and welcoming home for his client, celebrating the 1880s splendor of the building. First, they removed the half height partitioning walls to open the volume into an open plan kitchen and living-dining room. This ample new space allowed for flexible furniture configuration and garden views from their award-winning Drop Leaf Table, custom designed for this apartment. The fold-up dining table for two expands to six for entertaining when required. The narrow, windowless kitchen became the bedroom.…

The vision for Ocean Bluff was to create a luxurious oceanfront property that complemented the natural beauty of its surroundings. Awarded in January 2016 and completed in January 2020, the project began as a partial renovation and evolved into a whole gut, remodel and addition onto a 10,000SF home in South Surrey. It features an open floor plan to create multi-use spaces and is outfitted with custom designed furniture and thoughtfully curated artwork by Madeleine Design Group. Madeleine’s passion for finishing carpentry and millwork is showcased throughout the house, especially in the meticulously designed wall panelling in the study. Her involvement is felt right through to the art on the walls. While the decor was finalized, the homeowners were on a three month trip. When they returned to their beautifully finished home they loved everything so much they decided to keep it all. Ocean Bluff has attracted international attention and…

The driving concept for this Federation house was to create spaces of silence and noise. The owner, a cellist for the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, required space for practice as well as quiet contemplation away from the busier family areas of the home. ANNA.CARIN DESIGN Studio was asked to create a home that was timeless yet contemporary, composed and serene. ( Published with Bowerbird.io ) Photography : Justin Alexander See also :https://house-diaries.com/a-home-beyond-the-ordinary-renovation-of-a-former-mission-house/

A beautiful Art Nouveau apartment located in Stockholm’s hippest neighbourhood Södermalm. A home with fantastic light with beautiful T-mail windows, white-tiled pine tulle, high classic floor plinths and ceiling rosettes are just some of the home’s exclusive details. In the apartment, every detail has been chosen with care and love. The beautiful period features have been combined with more contemporary ones such as an industrial black kitchen or workshop glass roofs.  Photography : Ulrika Nihlen See also :https://house-diaries.com/enjoying-light-and-view-through-a-glass-wall/