This elegant Grade II-listed house is located on The Vineyard, a coveted residential street moments from the centre of Richmond and the banks of the Thames. It was built during the reign of Queen Anne and features wonderful Regency additions, including a ballroom that looks out onto the private walled garden through curved sash windows. Internally, the house exceeds 3,700 sq ft across four light-filled levels. An ornate timber staircase lined with coir matting ascends from the entrance hall to the upper levels of the house, where two generous bedrooms can be found on each floor. These have charming views over the garden and have been carefully finished with a smart colour palette of blues and greens to create a distinct atmosphere in each space.The house is currently listed at Inigo!!!! Photography : Inigo See also :https://house-diaries.com/aberavon-road-a-peaceful-retreat-in-london/

A fresh and pleasant 60 sq m apartment by Alvhem. The beautiful green walls in the living room create a feeling of calmness – the designers managed to choose a very original and unbroken shade, which also looks attractive and stylish with white details. A beautiful light wooden floor runs through the entire apartment – a beautiful detail which characterizes most Scandinavian apartments. Enjoy it!!! Photography : Anders Bergstedt for Alvhem See also :https://house-diaries.com/black-on-brick-and-white-a-magnificent-attic-in-sweden/

This 150 year old Williamsburg, Brooklyn townhouse was renovated and enlarged by Agencie over the course of ownership by two separate families. The first renovation focused on the lower 2 floors. Then owners Dan Barry (a musician who trades in securities), and Helen Dealtry (a multi-disciplinary artist whose practice spans the use of watercolors, inks, and paint media) sought to create a home fit for contemporary living while being respectful of the history of the rowhouse.Dan and Helen then sold the home to Robin Malin and Dan Rubinstein, owners or Product Lounge a licensing management firm focused in the design industry. Photography : James Ransom See also : https://house-diaries.com/moffat-townhouse-restoration-of-a-late-19th-century-townhouse-in-brooklyns-bushwick/

The project involved the refurbishment of a Grade II Listed maisonette in Marylebone by Trellik Design Studio, for a well travelled couple with a vast collection of traditional and contemporary African art. Strong and vibrant colours were added throughout the interior on the walls, joinery and furniture to bring a fresh and contemporary edge to the traditional architectural setting. A large open shelves joinery item was designed as a feature of the main living space to accommodate and display the eclectic collection of artefacts whilst acting as a study and storage unit at low level. The niches reveal a selection of different painted background to add playfulness and accent of colours to the interior. Photography : Nathalie Priem See also :https://house-diaries.com/a-collectors-flat-a-total-flat-transformation-in-central-london/

Located in the iconic beachside location of St Kilda, this double storey Victorian terrace has been restored by Melanie Beynon AD to its former grandeur with a balance of classical style and a contemporary design approach.The grand Victorian entry makes a bold statement that reflects the client’s sentiment to the colour blue. Saxe Blue painted walls to the lavish front sitting room compliment original marble fireplaces and an antique crystal chandelier. Luxe royal navy-blue carpet leads the eye from the entry up the remastered original staircase to the first floor quarters. The palatial master suite bathroom is the feature of the first floor, boasting a spacious light filled volume with high ceilings, restored fireplace, double shower and a double vanity accented with indigo blue joinery. These architectural details are accompanied by custom polished nickel tapware and brass detailing. The feature pendant by Volker Haug hangs over a large porcelain-clad island…

This was a home to be created for a purveyor of furniture sourced from the international market.This contemporary and expansive home by OpenIdeas Architects redefines the rules of open living by crafting luxurious pockets that focus on form, texture and comfort. For this home, the architects created a shell with pale and gentle shades. Glass partitions and smart openings, connect different functional areas of the home, in a cohesive-effortless manner. Another impressive thing thing is the ceiling. The brick detail and the gentle arches gracing the sky of this home, envelopes all the Italian influences and open plan narrative, in one of the most heartfelt ways. Photography: Ishita Sitwala See also :https://house-diaries.com/elizabeth-bay-apartment-inspired-from-italian-living/

This is a ground up construction in Beverly Hills by Scrafano Architects ––a stunning two-story 3750 SF Modern Farmhouse with an open floor-plan and 13 ft. vaulted ceilings. The new home has five bedrooms and five baths, floor-to-ceiling sliders and French doors with an abundance of natural light and skylights throughout, formal living and dining rooms, and a chef’s kitchen and pantry with a spacious adjacent family room for gracious informal entertaining. The primary suite has an expansive walk-in closet, as well as a free-standing tub and generous shower. There’s also an inviting outdoor area with a pool and spa. Photography : Simon Berlyn See also : https://house-diaries.com/red-mountain-backcountry-retreat/

Renovation and extension of a 1950’s semi-detached house by Architectural Farm, where the new elements are expressed, internally and externally, as a continuous twisting brick ribbon interwoven with, and supporting the original structure.This new brick structures encloses, at ground floor, a new kitchen, dining and a sunken living area, defined by a polished concrete datum, with a new master bedroom and en-suite at first floor.The use of brick internally and externally adds warmth and texture and a feeling of permanence and protection as it wraps itself around the owners who in turn, inhabit the structure, sitting in the deep brick window seat or the enlarged concrete heart. Four perforated brick screens guide and orientate the user as the house slowly reveals itself, from a glimpse of the first floor screen on approaching the house and, once passing through the deep brick threshold to the intimacy of the entrance hall, another…

Overlooking the water in the Sørlandet region in Southern Norway the owners have created a serene retreat filled with light color tones, natural materials and breathtaking views. The house is part of Slettvoll’s spring/summer campaign so most of the furniture you see can be bought at Slettvoll. Creating a room where it is good to live is about more than a nice exterior because it has to feel good. A lasting piece of furniture is not just an object. It is a part of the home that is close to the heart. So close that it will follow you for life. Have a look!!! See also : https://house-diaries.com/my-sister-the-sea-a-dreamy-cottage-on-australias-south-coast/

In a charming wooden house from the early 1930s, built in the 1920s classicist style according to drawings by architect Oscar Gerle, we find this nice second with a round, light and airy floor plan. Thanks to windows in opposite directions, the sun shines in from morning to evening. The floor plan creates a pleasant sense of community while you can close yourself with the nice mirrored doors. The two rooms are lined with a quiet street, and from the kitchen you look out towards the association’s lush garden. The apartment has consistently developed wooden floors and the preserved original carpentry – mirrored doors, wall board, ceiling rosettes, ceiling moldings and high baseboards – provide a beautiful setting. Enjoy it!!!! See also :https://house-diaries.com/an-impressive-turn-of-the-century-apartment/

This home by Historiska hem is truly something very special, a real dream apartment in a beautiful national romantic house, with large and beautiful rooms, tiled stove and balcony.The apartment is nicely colored with well-chosen colors and wallpaper and is filled with beautiful carpentry such as wall panels, mirrored doors and light wood floors. Here you live with a lovely courtyard adjacent and with a quiet location in central Gamla Råsunda and, surrounded by beautiful houses and lots of greenery. Photography : Boukari See also :https://house-diaries.com/stangaro-farm-a-rural-dream-home-in-the-swedish-countryside/