Just north of Barcelona lies the picturesque town of Sant Cugat del Vallès, known for its historic charm and well-preserved architecture. Here, the renovated Casa EP15340 by Ambit blends traditional character with contemporary comfort. From the street, the façade maintains its timeless presence—textured walls punctuated by a sleek black door and modern windows—while the interior … Read more

A beach house should invite relaxation and offer moments of unexpected beauty. Tamarama House, set in one of Sydney’s most desirable coastal neighborhoods, delivers both. Redesigned by Decus Interiors, this 1940s apartment has been updated for a Sydney-based fashion blogger, and the renovation reflects the resident’s personal style and refined preferences. Each room balances calm … Read more

If you appreciate a home that celebrates texture, material contrast and a departure from the usual polished-modern surfaces, House Buiksloterham in Amsterdam is an inspiring example. Designed by NEXT architects, this residence reads differently from the street: a perforated metal skin wraps the exterior, offering a porous, dynamic facade that blurs the boundary between inside … Read more

Isolation, quarantine or lockdown — whatever you call it, staying apart from others brings new challenges at home. Many of us have improvised makeshift home workspaces or worked out ways to share the home office with siblings and partners. Weekends that once held outings became craft days and DIY projects. Yet one of the toughest … Read more

Homes around the world are increasingly treating their outdoor spaces as extensions of the interior, and the Bolivar House by ARKITITO Arquitetura is a strong example of this shift. Here, the garden, pool and social areas at the rear of the property are designed to be central features—visible and usable from the living spaces—so the … Read more

Have more time at home and looking for a fresh craft to try? Over the next few weeks we’re spotlighting simple DIY projects you can do around the house, and today’s focus is on contact paper. This peel-and-stick material offers instant results: apply it to surfaces from countertops to small containers and watch them transform. … Read more

Loft-Style Condo Renovation on Capitol Hill, Seattle Nestled in Seattle’s vibrant Capitol Hill neighborhood, the 1310 East Union Building—designed by the Miller Hull Partnership—houses a striking loft-style condo that recently underwent a thoughtful renovation. The project, led by SHED Architecture & Design, reimagined the interior to better suit the needs and lifestyle of its young … Read more

Some homes let their walls steal the show, others rely on a breathtaking view, and many urban apartments inspire through smart, space-conscious design. Rarely, however, do you find a residence that reads like a private museum—filled with custom décor, timeless furniture and original artworks by international masters. The Loft of the Collector in Salvador, Bahia, … Read more

Self-quarantine can be challenging, especially if you’re used to leaving the house at dawn and returning late at night. The coronavirus pandemic has kept many of us indoors under a lockdown that may stretch on, and for those who can’t work from home or who need more than a rotation of online classes, workouts and … Read more

Ballantine Family Home — Cremorne, Sydney Located close to Sydney’s central district, the Ballantine Family Home in Cremorne pairs a classic street facade with a thoroughly refreshed interior. Interior designer Bronwyn Poole of Touch Interiors reimagined the house to suit the needs of a modern family while retaining warmth and personality. The brief focused on … Read more