House Beautiful has declared, “Belgian is the new Swedish.” Some hallmarks of Belgian style – linen, worn wood, iron, stone, reclaimed building materials, and neutrals creating a mood that is serene, simple and earthy in a sophisticated way. Atlanta interior designer Kay Douglass, who also owns an antique and home furnishings shop called South of […]
This corten steel and rock dwelling was constructed in 2002 by South African based architecture firm studioMAS. Westcliff Estate is located on a site that offers expansive views of Johannesburg and the Magaliesburg beyond. The landscape is interconnected with the building structure with its squat, mushroom shaped columns that are supporting a swimming pool above. […]
Located in Discovery Bay, Jamaica and built in 2000, Amonoka Villa, whose name in Indonesian means “peaceful home”, is a luxurious 9,600 square-foot creation executed to perfection. Amonka’s imaginative architects used only materials of the finest quality and many of the authentic design elements were imported from Bali, especially much of the wood and woven […]
Coral House, located in Grace Bay, Provo, one of the Turks and Caicos Islands, is a one-of a-kind timeless architectural masterpiece. Inspired by the work of legendary theatrical designer, Oliver Messel and recalling the 18th century tradition of island plantation estates. It exudes the charm and character of the Turks and Caicos. The floor plan […]
This quaint and rustic house dug into a cave is located in Filicudi, one of eight small islands that makes up the Aeolian Archipelago, situated 20-30 miles northeast of the island of Sicily, Italy. The home is carved out of living sandstone and decorated with personal artifacts and paintings done by the homeowner, who is […]
Located on the West bank of Lake Washington, nestled between the Lake and the Burke Gilman Trail, this charming old cottage was renovated into an elegant, two story home reflecting the ever changing colors of the water and the needs and desires of a growing family. The Lake Washington Residence was worked on by Johnston […]
Located in Melbourne, Australia, the Verdant Avenue House was designed by Robert Mills Architects. The home is a swank living space outfitted with super-high ceilings and a 3.5 metre wide sculptural staircase featured as a focal point to the structure. This project house reflects RMA’s unfaltering commitment to marrying purity of form with function, and […]
This modern concrete home was designed by Brazillian architects grupoSP with a large open space concept and incredible home library design ideas as part of its interior furnishings. This beautiful urban residence is called the Querasene House and is located in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The home has a 10X40 meter building area with transparent floor […]
This beautiful house is located in the Barrio de las Letras, in Madrid, Spain, surrounded by green valleys. The residence has been rejuvenated thanks to a prodigious rehabilitation, work of Elizabeth López-Quesada and Marta Maran. The designers have created new spaces with a mixture of styles, from modern to classic with rustic touches full of […]
The creative designers from Johnston Architects have made a variety of modern renovation updates to a 1936 building perched on the border of Washington between Ballard and Phinney Ridge, to suit the aspirations of artist Gary Faigin, his wife and their two children. The building was accompanied by a new three story, 1600 square feet […]
