Narborough Hall, an ancient, wisteria-covered, Grade II-listed country house, is set in the valley of the River Nar in Norfolk and surrounded by 79 acres of its own parkland, woodland and lakes. The hall has been the subject of a careful restoration by the current owners, who have stripped it back to celebrate its scale and its countless original features. Decorative period details are abundant throughout, from 18th-century fireplaces to Rococo ceilings and linenfold panelling. The reception rooms and main bedrooms are all south-facing so are bathed in light throughout the day and enjoy beautiful views over the gardens. Narborough Hall has now been put up for sale at Inigo. Photography : Inigo See also :https://house-diaries.com/the-pink-house-a-wonderful-18th-century-house-with-expansive-views/

A bold contemporary form and celebration of materiality by Mckimm, showcasing bricks, bluestone and porcelain – embodying the mass of a boulder, delicately floating within the shallows of a deep blue body of pool water, the weighted walls are softened by warm timbers and curves, all perceived through a biophilic line-of-sight.For a family of 6, and large extended family, zones and spaces were designed around interactive family life, large gatherings and entertaining. Bold contemporary form and materiality, bricks and bluestone softened by curves. Celebrating textures through use of natural and raw materials; concrete, stone, timber cladding, with consideration of textural surfaces. The journey of surrounding water symbolizes the journey home at the end of a day with entry shallows for informal family reconnection leading to deeper water and connection at dinner gathering and finally cascading to lower secluded space at the end of the day, before the whole process is…

The yellow terraced house with the characteristic green windows in the Fuglebakke district in Frederiksberg looks like pure idyll. The atmosphere is warm, and the living rooms are bright and filled with carefully matched pastels.The couple decorated it with classic design in gentle colors, vintage finds and homemade furniture, such as the display cabinet, which is made of an old extension window and birch veneer. Photography :Anitta Behrendt See also :https://house-diaries.com/a-swedish-old-tower-house-in-soft-pastel-tones/

Nestled in Silver Lake’s Moreno Highlands is an impeccably renovated, one of a kind mid-century character home awash with charm and style. Past the front gate you will find a treehouse sanctuary above the sights and sounds of the city. Beautiful sunset vistas await with stunning views of LA and the Hollywood Hills. Enter the custom Dutch door to find soaring ceilings in the living room and a built-in library and custom cabinets with cane front doors. Bifold doors and French doors open to the property’s two decks and private garden — both perfect for entertaining. Photography : acme.re See also :https://house-diaries.com/exceptional-spanish-colonial-revival-residence-in-l-a/

This exceptionally bright four-bedroom Victorian townhouse, with a southeast-facing garden, is positioned on Kneller Road, a quiet, tree-lined street in Brockley. The subject of an imaginative renovation by its current owners, the house marries contemporary touches with grand proportions and classic Victorian features, including high ceilings and original bay windows. Photography : The modern house See also :https://house-diaries.com/a-victorian-townhouse-in-london/

The Pink House is thought to date back to 1740, although the cellars are likely to be considerably older (probably from the 1600s). Records suggest that the house has been occupied since 1602, when the original structure was built, before it was replaced by a “new” house in 1740. It is bookended by the beautiful Fifteenth Century Bookshop and a house from a similar period, which has many of the same features as The Pink House itself. The current owners have undertaken a sensitive restoration, focussing on the home’s unique proportions and the plethora of original details that remain intact. For example, many of the rooms have beautiful fireplaces of varying periods and designs – some early Georgian, some later into the Regency period – that hint at the home’s evolution over the centuries. The owners enacted a gentle revival, slowly uncovering features already present, repairing what needed repair, and all the…

Ord as an idyll and dream house are inevitable when the house on Kärrstigen is to be described. With an octagonal tower, glass veranda and barred windows surrounded by gnarled trees, flower-filled flower beds, soft lawns and crackling gravel paths, you live in a fabulous atmosphere, preserved and considerately cared for since 1909. The year when Mr. Karl Blomqvist built the house can be seen on the facade, and during the years The villa has been built and is today a living and fun-filled home on two floors plus a furnished basement with its own entrance. A house like this is never boring. Here are exciting nooks and crannies, cozy sloping ceilings, beautiful eye-catchers, charming patina and many annual rings. There are always places to be at peace, while the social areas are many, large and lovely, both inside and out. The house is for sale at Historiska hem!!! Photography : BOUKARI See also…

This project involved the construction of a new single level family home. The building was approved under the complying development code and was designed and constructed within 18 months. The home is designed by hobbs jamieson architecture to take full advantage of the winter sun, whilst managing privacy and connecting to the interspersed courtyard areas throughout the home. The dwelling presents a detailed, closed and private wall to the street, which upon entry opens up to invite the visitor in. Large voluminous spaces greet the user, control the light and connect to varied outdoor spaces. The result is a contemporary home with striking spaces that gives so sense of its expanse from the street. Photography : Luc Remond See also :https://house-diaries.com/orleans-harbour-an-open-house-with-gorgeous-lakefront-views-in-austin-tx/

Tarramurra House was designed by JDA Studio, a boutique architectural and interiors studio based in Brookvale on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Originally from New Zealand, Director John Deuchrass has several years experience working on a range of residential projects in various locations from Sydney to across the Tasman in New Zealand. The practice has developed great experience and a passion for houses and the way people live in them. For each project they attempt to enrich this process and like to add value to it. They like to breakdown their designs into a simplistic series of parts, composition and materials. Good architecture should be coherent, appear uncomplicated and be resolved. Photography : Jamie Caputo See also : https://house-diaries.com/the-white-apartment-a-unique-family-dwelling-in-paris/

Contemporary beachy with polished farmhouse elements make for an eclectic and beautiful mix for a young family in the Hamptons by Kevin O’Sullivan + Associates / KOSA. It features a combination of woods inside, as well as cream and grey tones to make a uniform palette. Wood is used on the floor, accent walls, built-in closets and bathroom vanities, and ranges from bleached walnut to live-sawn white oak. The kitchen island, which is topped with white marble, was custom-made by the studio. It also created the millwork closets in the foyer made from white oak that has been bleached, fumed and whitewashed. Enjoy the tour!!! Photography : Read McKendree See also : https://house-diaries.com/woodpecker-ranch-a-mid-century-retreat/

An existing double-storey terrace house in Carlton was completely refurbished by SG2 design Studio, to give new life to ageing interiors. A restricted materials palette of black & white porcelain tiles, light timber veneer cabinetry, black fixtures and fittings and green highlights were introduced throughout the house.The predominantly white backdrop draws natural light into previously darkened spaces and provides a clean canvas for the collector’s bespoke furniture pieces and artwork. Photography : Courtney King See also : https://house-diaries.com/heath-house-a-detached-arts-and-crafts-townhouse-in-hampstead/