Just a short drive from the coast and charming towns, Villa Elia has recently been restored and refurbished to exacting standards in Puglia, Italy. The interiors feature a very stylish blend of local, ethnic and contemporary pieces, many of which are originals from Brown’s Hotel in London. The house is surrounded by ancient stone walls, […]
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Open-flow modern dwelling in Venice Beach
This warm and family friendly modern home is located in Venice Beach, California, designed by studio Minarc. The Horwitz residence is a 4,500 square foot, six-bedroom, two-story home featuring soaring ceilings and enormous planes of uncurtained windows that give sweeping outdoor views from every room in the house, including the bathrooms. To soften right angles […]
Bright and colorful Casa Cárdenas in Yucatán
Emma Sloley and Adam McCulloch, travel writers, bought a house in the historic center of Mérida, the capital of the Mexican state of Yucatán. The couple is originally from Australia but live in New York, writing for magazines such as Departures and Travel & Leisure. While on assignment, they fell in love with the city […]
Exceptional stone villa with panoramic sea views
This gorgeous two-level stone house is burrowed hillside on the Bodrum Peninsula along the Aegean coast of Turkey. The home features staggering views of the surrounding craggy hills, an international yacht marina, beaches and the Aegean Sea with Greek islands visible on a clear day. The rear windows, sliding glass doors and terraces overlook the […]
Tropical retreat in the South-Indian countryside
This incredible retreat in South India has been designed by India-based architecture studio Mancini Design. The 4,000 square meters compound has been turned into an interior world consisting of 3 houses, pool with pavilion, small forest, rock – tropical – and suspended gardens, sunken garden around a deep well, outdoor bathrooms, savanna and water-tank all […]
Striking beachfront pad with views of South Beach
This stunning modern masterpiece, spotted on Sotheby’s Realty, features uninterrupted views of Biscayne Bay and skyline views of South Beach on the island’s most coveted residential street in Miami, Florida. Designed by architect Ralph Choeff and interior designer Briggs Edwards, this fabulous home features 12 foot high ceilings and spacious interiors. Contemporary, casual design with […]
A barn house retreat in the hills of New York
This upstate New York barn house is a weekend home for a Brooklyn, New York, couple who love to entertain designed by architect Nina Gotlieb, situated in Clinton Corners, Dutchess County, New York. The country house was designed to create a relationship between the house and its forest setting. Building from the ground up, the […]
Retreat to a stunning Mykonos holiday villa
With its contemporary and unusual design, Villa Lemonitra is modern vacation retreat in Mykonos, Greece that does not compromise the typical Greek Cycladic style. The house, structured on three separate levels, offers impressive views of Panormos Bay and surrounding hills, offering seclusion and privacy. Every detail of this picturesque villa has been cleverly designed and […]
Picturesque 17th century villa in Provence
In the peaceful natural setting of the Luberon hills of Provence, France sits this authentic Provencal noble house called ‘La Bastide des Chenes’, built between the 15th and 17th centuries. While respecting the historic and handsome original architecture, the villa has been remodeled to create a contemporary, spacious place to relax. The main house contains […]
Contemporary resort style home in Fig Tree Pocket
This luxurious home is staggeringly beautiful and unique in its design, flow and positioning in Fig Tree Pocket, Queensland, Australia. With breathtaking views of the Brisbane River and the peaceful ebb and flow of native fauna and flora, this new contemporary home is a tribute to its creators. Utilizing the effect of suspended flooring and […]