An historic 1935 Greek Revival cottage in the Clarksville neighborhood of Austin paired with a very creative family to provide the starting point for this project. Above and beyond the programatic goals the austinarchitect studio sought to create a home that honored the past while not being overly reverential. Some elements of the new construction, such as rebuilding the original roof 4′ above where it had been, are intended to look as thought they had always been there. Other elements of the new construction, such as the master bath wing and the dormers in front, are intentionally modern in their aesthetic. Hugh Jefferson Randolph Architects approaches each project as a collaboration between the architect and client. Starting with the goals and dreams of the client, they like to structure the early design meetings as brainstorming sessions, where everyone is given a voice, and all suggestions are given, considered, and explored.…

SDH Studio designed this inspiring contemporary single family residence located in Boca Raton , Florida. The house is located in an interior lot surrounded by lush greenery and was designed to savor the intimate views through the dramatic openings of the minimalist white envelope. Set on a 8800 Sq. Ft. lot, this contemporary design captures the warmth and hospitality of its owner. A sequence of cantilevering covered terraces provide the stage for outdoor entertaining. Take a look at the complete story!!!!! See also :https://house-diaries.com/wex-residence-a-residence-in-golden-beach-florida/

Welcome to this unique opportunity to own your own place on earth in the middle of one of Sweden’s and Mälardalen’s most beautiful nature reserves; Hammarskog outside Uppsala. The property dating back to the late 18th century consists of a main building that has been carefully renovated and renovated to a modern standard with complementary guest houses, studios, wine cellars and own gardens. The buildings, in the national romantic style, are embedded in a rich greenery consisting of everything from multi-hundred-year-old oaks, hazel, birch and wild apple, to their own English beds, the fruit trees and the rose garden. Here you are struck by the proximity to nature with breathtaking views of Lake Mälaren’s northern bays as well as the rolling landscape and oak forest reserve that embrace the property. The yoga terrace with adjacent outdoor patio, The guesthouse and the jetty are some of the many wonderful attributes that are worth highlighting. A property that…

Chango & Co’s latest project, a new build in upstate New York created to serve as a weekend retreat for a young family, is 12,000 square feet of unexpected pops of color and pattern set against a more rustic, traditional backdrop. Warm woods meet punchy primary hues. Clean white backdrops are juxtaposed with bold, funky wallpaper. Traditional elements, like leather sofas and plaid printed throws, are thrown in the same room as contemporary mainstays, like emerald green built-ins and sleek brass furniture. It’s a mishmash of styles that feels unique. Enjoy the tour!!!! Photography : Sarah Elliott See also : https://house-diaries.com/pacific-palisades-casual-california-living-for-a-family-of-five/

A recent renovation of an underachieving ‘70’s-era ranch house is a testament to the magic that happens when an interior designer and a savvy client collaborate. For their seventh project –the Blanco River ranch house– Marcus Mohon served as both interior designer and architect. The native stone-clad clunker sat on a tributary that flows into the Blanco Ranch, with the river’s crystal waters and cypresses creating a parklike setting that’s the epitome of Hill Country bliss. “The house isn’t the jewel; the land is.” The top priority was to open the long and lean house to the view. Marcus replaced windows with steel sliding doors for easy indoor-outdoor access. Opening the sliding doors on either side of the house turns the main body of the house into one big breezeway, a nice return to an old-fashioned remedy for the Texas heat. They all use the property as a family retreat,…

This reconstruction and renovation residence in Mykonos is truly custom designed. The intense environment of the island made it a clear choice to calm down the somewhat loud exterior to create uniformity. As the original design lacked some comfortable resting spots, effort was put in providing those with the ability to choose depending on weather, time of the day and the mood. The guesthouse by the sea was renovated and extended with a private pool and a breakfast area, designed to give the guests the ability to enjoy the beautiful island mornings in privacy. However, the Greek habit of gathering around a grand meal was fortified as a large barbecue area was installed as well as a spacious dining area inside the main house. Block722 architects is an Athens based architectural practice, founded in 2009 by Sotiris Tsergas and Katja Margaritoglou. Block722 is active in the architectural, as well as…

Justin Van Breda decided to turn an upside down suburban house into an Edwardian style villa, taking full advantage of the wonderful view out to sea and the spaces created by the gardens surrounding the house. Adding lines of tall french doors and shutters with mouldings instantly transformed the outside of the house and gabe an elegance to the inside when paired with the reclaimed strip wood floor. Plain off white linen loose covered upholstery to Justin Van Breda’s custom design and the entire house painted in a tone of blue- grey, with one tone deeper for millwork, created this muted and washed out background for a number of family pieces that came from the Edwardian and Victorian colonial periods. Special note should be made of the Rhodes gallery of black and white family pictures in the hall, in simple black reeded frames with large off white mounts, hung in…

This extravagant property, which came on the market by heimburger-immobilien.de is located on a gentle hillside in Weinheim’s central, yet pleasantly quiet district of Lützelsachsen. The extraordinary Bauhaus villa, advertised with Bauhaus monument protection, was realized in 1963 by the renowned architectural firm Jan and Waldemar Lippert. The interior of the building, which was built in the style of post-war modernism, is largely preserved in its original form. Coming from the street, you enter the architect’s villa at ground level via the upper floor. The almost 60 square meter light-flooded living and dining room has a continuous window front through which the view sweeps along the Rhine plain. The original fitted kitchen from Bulthaup from the construction period , was preserved in the style of the early 1960s and was only gently modernized. Enjoy the tour!!!! Photography: Gregor Zoyzoyla street level Garden level

Giving new life to old buildings is a fascinating process and here is one project of the kind.The house, which came on the market by Funda.nl is part of an old gear factory, transformed in 2015, built in around 1920, consisting of twelve industrial homes. In this transformation, everything has been tackled from top to bottom and tastefully finished. . Big sky windows, running the length of the building bring in a lot of natural light and the open plan living results in a spacious and cool loft. A total of 124 m² of living pleasure with its own identity and a functional layout that is tough, surprising and industrial. I love it!!!!

Here is an interior design and decor in a stunning luxury villa with views over the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. A boho chic feel expressed with refinement and elegance in an indoor space opening out onto the natural world. Expert in high luxury, Stéphanie Coutas conjures up a new space that is a far cry from the bustle of Parisian living. A world crafted from natural materials embellished with new finishes: sculpted wood walls, brushed marble, raffia and linen…With a neoclassical and contemporary style which revisits all the eras and trends of decorative art with audacity, the designer expresses /conveys her talent through three cardinal values: elegance, “joie de vivre” and comfort. At the cutting edge of design, Stéphanie Coutas creates an interior that focuses on harmony, intertwining modern art and gentle boho chic. Enjoy it!!!!

It is a brand new architectural modern home with beautiful natural light and modern finishes. The young family wanted a modern, serene and peaceful atmosphere with pops of color and a soft paint palette mixed with dynamic wallpapered accent walls. The designer, Margo Nathanson, mixed materials like marble, lacquer, metal, brass and resin to reflect a contemporary and sophisticated but playful aesthetic. She also chose some iconic furniture pieces like the dining chairs designed by Patricia Urquiola, and the Bauhaus style Utrecht lounge chairs, originally designed in 1935 by Gerrit Rietveld. She kept the upholstery kid friendly because it was important to the family that it was functional.The lighting fixtures are all carefully chosen, like the dining room light, meant to “float” above the table to keep the room light and provide a more sculptural than functional role.The design reflects the family’s personality and ultimately provides an ideal place to…