This elegant and unique private residence of designer Hassan Arji, who is the interior designer of this project and managing director of Arjitec, is situated in the heart of Paris, in the historical 8th Arrondissement. The superb mansion, developed in 2017, represents the expertise of the firm in terms of architecture as well as in the choice of craftsmen, materials and interior design approach. Taking influences from the designers multicultural background, the mansion features oriental metal handcraft pieces, rich wood panelling and distinct soft furnishings, creating an exclusive and luxurious space. The decadent interior which complements the light and airy space of the mansion, highlights the exceptional ingenuity of Hassan Arji as a designer. Photography : Francis Amiand See also :https://house-diaries.com/an-artist-studio-a-converted-barn-in-provincetown-ma/

Wallace Neff was the man who shaped the idea of what movie-star life looked like. He’s the architect who built mansions for Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks, Cary Grant, Charlie Chaplin, and more. Hancock Park in central Los Angeles is a neighbourhood known for its distinctive 1920s residences and its famous inhabitants that include past and present Hollywood stars and other celebrities. Neff took his inspiration for this French neoclassical-style house, built in 1960 in Hancock Park, from the famous Claude-Nicolas Ledoux-designed Pavilion de Louveciennes, constructed in the late 17th century. The house was grandiose, fussy and over-decorated so designer Christos Prevezanos of Studio Preveza assisted with modernizing and lightening up the atmosphere. Enjoy the tour!!!! Photography : Sam Frost Christos Prevezanos

Harold Zook was a notable and celebrated architect from the 1920s to the late 1940s. His artistic and distinctive homes are so beloved that nearly a century people are still talking about them.With a collaboration with Michael Abraham architecture, Project Interiors gave this Zook house a complete renovation and started playing with floor plans. A fresh white coat did wonders. The studio preserved the character and quirk while bringing old confidants and new consorts in the mix.It’s a well-calibrated charm offensive:french deco chairs, a groovy Francine turk rug, vintage lighting, the owner’s beloved african portraits and a flawless, custom kitchen with walk-thru portals that will bring brutalists to their knees.Enjoy also the sulprus coach house, tricked out with timeless treasures and global objects that are good for the soul. Photography : Aimee Mazzenga See also : https://house-diaries.com/cajun-houses-a-don-freemans-photo-trip-to-louisiana/

The original property contained some Arts and Crafts influenced decorative aspects, which the owners were keen to retain and highlight, while introducing contemporary interventions. The main feature, a double height library space at the heart of the house designed by Platform 5 Architects , was created by combining the original rear reception room and a first floor bedroom. The feature staircase, wrapped in oak bookshelves, leads up to a built-in desk and study area with views over the ground floor. To the rear of the house, a side extension to the existing kitchen was formed by resting an oak rib and skin structure, externally clad in zinc, onto the brick party wall. A cosy seating area with slide-away corner glazing creates a space where you feel surrounded by the garden. ( Published with Bowerbird) Photography : Alan Williams See also : https://house-diaries.com/fitzroy-house-a-victorian-era-terrace-house-with-modern-touches/

Located in a quiet cul-de-sac, just outside the Hampstead Garden Suburb, the family of five had purchased the house which needed a full refurbishment.When considering their renovation, this family turned to XUL Architecture to explore the best layout for their needs.The house has a beautiful garden but the existing arrangement was not making the most of the views so it was important to open up as much of the rear spaces to the garden and to create a view of the garden from the front entrance so that light carried throughout. Located in North London, XUL Architecture is a commercially minded, client-centred architecture practice. Efficient and responsive, XUL put particular focus on the client’s experience as well as in finding ingenious ways of bringing light into architecture. Their extensive research is based around finding ways in which they can bring more natural light into architecture as this has a positive…

Bold colors are in – and they look like they’re here to stay. That said, these shades can be tricky to handle when it actually comes down to putting a design together. That is not an issue for Kelly Hohla since through travel, experience, and education she has developed a love for many forms of design ranging from contemporary eclectic mixes, to classic architecture with fresh updates. All of her interiors, whether contemporary or traditional, focus on attention to fine details and craftsmanship, proportion, space and light, well-edited forms and materials, high style, tailored comfort, and a little unexpected edge. Curated color and comfort here is a clear focus on attention to fine detail, proportion-space and light with well edited materials. Photography : Matthew Millman See also : https://house-diaries.com/bloomingdale-rowhouse-an-old-house-with-modern-touches/

A home in a class of its own lies behind a lush front garden complete with olive and pomegranate trees, lavender, rosemary and more.A formal entry with vaulted ceilings and archways to each wing welcomes you home. Beams stretch across high ceilings in the living room, framing original character windows with white frames – so dreamy!Turn on the string lights as the sun sets, turn up the music and enjoy the entrancing oasis in this wonderful Spanish bungalow….

London-based architects De Rosee Sa have completed the extension and extensive refurbishment of a converted barn, together with the completion a new build guesthouse in Wells, Somerset. Known as Kilnwood, the property is located on the edge of the Mendip Hills with an extensive view overlooking Glastonbury Tor. The brief for the project given to De Rosee Sa was to ensure that the renovation and new build share the same local vernacular and architectural language as that of other nearby farms and rural buildings, such as pitched roofs and black ship-lap timber boarding Highlights of the new build include the kitchen, which features exposed beams in the pitched roof, bespoke shaker-style cabinetry in a black inky hue, reconstituted stone worktops and traditional terracotta tiles in a contrast of luxurious textures and tone. Materiality has always been of key importance to the practice and its designs. Materials and colour were selected…

In one of the older houses on popular Kvarnholmen, with windows in two winds and magnificent views of Stockholm’s beautiful archipelago, you will find this fantastic lighthouse; with three bedrooms, stylish kitchen and two bathrooms, as well as a spacious living room with fireplace. Here you land in a whole new neighborhood, with unique, well-preserved details that breathe both functionalism and sea splashes. With a typical brick façade, and nearby buildings such as Qvarnen Tre Kronor, the property and the enriched area are reminiscent of a time when the mill industry dominated the peninsula. Enjoy this luxurious airy apartment of about 108 sqm with open floor plan and a lovely fireplace. See also : https://house-diaries.com/stylish-design-with-classic-touches-in-a-small-apartment-in-stockholm/

This is a particularly tasteful family apartment in classic turn of the century property where beautiful original details harmonize with modern features. The home boasts well-preserved attributes such as magnificent roofing fixtures, chest panels, six functioning tiled stoves and mirrored paired doors with pompous tops. This extremely well-disposed floor provides wonderful light from two weather strokes and a very impressive ceiling height of about 3.40 m….Have a look!!!! See also :https://house-diaries.com/minimalist-white-apartment-in-an-old-house-in-moscow/