Taking up residence in part of a mosque complex, this 18th-century house in Marrakech, Morocco belongs to two expats from Los Angeles, Caitlin (a former public relations executive) and Samuel Dowe-Sandes (filmmaker). Dar Noury (dar means house in Arabic, while Noury is the surname of a former owner), is a traditional courtyard house that can […]
This lovely country home has been decorated by interior designer Marta Espregueira Mendes. Located in Portugal next to the Minho river, this incredible vacation home has features and artifacts that have been preserved, mixed with new materials and furniture that comes from the Middle East. The home was renovated so that the owner’s could enjoy […]
A restored barn in Belgium has been given new life by renovating it into a habitable open floor plan home. The center core houses the living room, kitchen and family dining area. With a large fireplace as the main focal point of the room, the home is a mix of new modern furniture and refurbished […]
This beautiful fisherman’s cottage is located on Shelter Island, New York. The cottage, which was built in 1904, has since been renovated by NY-based architects Rhea White and Steve Schappacher of Schappacher White. The homeowners bought the 1,100 square-foot home as a weekend retreat and made the necessary renovations so that it could be utilized […]
Robert and Domitilla Peugeot hired architectural designer Claudio Modola to renovate their home on the Kenyan island of Lamu. This centuries old island, with an old town that is a UNESCO protected Cultural Heritage Site, is accessible only by boat or air, and cars are not allowed. Domitilla wanted to create spaces for entertaining. This […]
When interior and garden designer Michael Trapp bought a rotting ranch in the Berkshire foothills of Sharon, Connecticut he transformed it into Ranch House Spectacular by minimizing the distinction between outdoors and indoors. The proprietor of Michael Trapp Antiques, Michael Trapp knows how to celebrate light and scale in his designs. He brought in eight […]
This beautifully remodeled townhouse is located in the Park Slope area of Brooklyn, New York. Many of the home’s details were designed and constructed by Fitzhugh Karol, a woodworker and sculptor, and Lyndsay Caleo, a jewelry designer and goldsmith. In addition to their individual work, they collaborate on the interior planning and architectural design for […]
Surrounded by olive groves and radiant interiors, this spacious 18th century restored farmhouse is located near Archidona in Malaga, Spain. Before the family with three children could move in, the home needed to be renovated. Their goal was to create cozy spaces, but to keep the essence of the farmhouse wherever possible. The interiors of […]
