Meadowview house, designed by Platform 5 Architects, is situated on the edge of a ribbon development village in rural Bedfordshire, United Kingdom and is surrounded by mature trees, hedgerows and arable fields. The first floor, clad in sweet chestnut, overhangs a solid masonry and glass plinth; from across the fields, it looks like it is […]
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Contemporary barn conversion in the Cotswolds
Brotherton Barn is a stunning contemporary conversion of a Grade 2 listed detached Cotswold, England stone barn originally constructed circa 1759. The 3,229 square foot structure was designed by The Anderson Orr Partnership, whose clients wished to have an effortless connection between the open plan living area and the secluded master bedroom suite without detracting […]
Stylish mews house in Knightsbridge Village
11RMS is a mews house located in the heart of Knightsbridge village, London. Designed by Elips Design, the internal planning responds to particular needs of the occupants. The design concept is driven by the willing to connect with one staircase the 3 floors to maximize the space. The living spaces were designed as open space […]
An eccentric London refuge in Notting Hill
Originally encountered on Elle, this flat with a British air is the Notting Hill, London refuge of Bea Deza, the creator of signature fashion house Sister Jane, which is as eccentric and cool as she; daring and inspiring with custom made designs. Bea gave her living room an English lounge atmosphere, with a Katrina Phillips […]
Round House on the idyllic Thames Canal
Nestled in the beautiful Golden Valley, the Round House and its idyllic setting evokes an overwhelming sense of magic, intrigue and romance in Stroud, Gloucestershire, a county in South West England. It is one of five such Round Houses, built in the 1790’s, along the now disused Thames and Severn Canal. Originally, a Linesman’s cottage, […]
Rustic farmhouse transformed in England
Starfall Farm is a rustic farmhouse that has been transformed by architecture firm Invisible Studio in the city of Bath in England. The original farmhouse was very pretty but had been extended in an unsightly manor that had to be demolished. Materials from the demolition of the barns were preserved and the timber cladding was […]
Exquisite London duplex with luminous interiors
This stunning six bedroom London duplex apartment is located within an exclusive and private gated development of Academy Gardens. Arranged over two floors with a fabulous double height reception room, an eat in kitchen complete with Gaggenau appliances, second reception room, five bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms, massage room, beautiful staircase and balustrade, stone floors, balcony […]
Beyond incredible fantasy house in London
The refurbishment of this spectacular five-storey Georgian townhouse in central London, England has been designed by interior decorator Rebecca James of the firm Interior Desires. This dramatic and luxurious nine bedroom home shows off the designer’s unique style in all its technicolor glory. The family home was transformed into a contemporary, exciting and daring scheme. […]
Would you live in a garage?
This fabulous home was once a small and rundown mews made up of a garage and bedsits in the heart of Camden, England. Thanks to some incredible space planning, the former garage is now a bright and airy living quarters. Owner Darren Isaacs and Knott Architects have made creative use of every inch of the […]
Innovative contemporary barn conversion
Threshing Barn is a Victorian post and beam frame 1840’s barn conversion in Surrey, England designed by Stedman Blower Architects. The residence was built for a young family who wanted a new home in a contemporary style. The project was showcased as on the famous television show ‘Grand Designs’. In the finished building, the curved […]