The clients had moved into a rather ordinary brick and tile 1970’s house on the banks of the river Loddon in Wargrave, Berkshire, England in early 2005 and wished to rebuild using a system-built house. Designed by John Pardey Architects, the brief segregated the 2,604 square foot (242 square meters) house into three distinct zones; […]
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Dark and seductive interiors of a London home
Today we present to you the fabulous British interior designer, Abigail Ahern’s four-story Victorian terraced house where she resides with her husband Graham and adorable dog Maude. The designer runs a successful interior design consultancy and a highly acclaimed shop in London and she is currently launching a range of light fixtures and has published […]
Modernized farmhouse in the Cotswolds
The Didmarton House is a fabulous four bedroom modernized farmhouse located in Cotswolds, England. The owner is acclaimed interior designer Joanna Berryman, who runs the London shop Matrushka who decorated in the Queen of Arts style with flea market treasures, family photos, pops of bright color, pieces by Philippe Starck, and statement-making art. The bedrooms […]
Beautiful restoration of an old Victorian Mill
Former fashion designer Linda Cobbett transformed an old Victorian flour and textile mill and stables into a family home. For it she was awarded Best Period Renovation 2010 by Period Living Magazine. The home has now become a comfortable cottage vacation rental, a uniquely charming and unusual place to stay in a small quiet village […]
Glass home perched on the edge of a historic cemetery
85 Swains Lane is a sexy, modernist vision in concrete and glass set over four floors with balconies, terraces and a fully retractable glass roof for entertaining under the stars. The elevations facing the cemetery are mostly comprised of floor to ceiling glass, filling the interior with natural light and washing the concrete structural frame […]
The Suffolk Poolhouse by David Mikhail Architects
The Suffolk Poolhouse designed by David Mikhail Architects was inspired by their client’s vacations to Africa. Their clients wanted a way of ‘living out in the garden’. The white rendered farmhouse has been refurbished and extended with two glazed perpendicular wings – one with an internal swimming pool and the other with living / dining […]
A Subterranean Mansion with indoor water slide!
Probably the most daring and innovative house ever built is “The Subterranean Mansion”, situated in Bowdon, England. This futuristic looking home features an incredible waterslide that leads from the master bedroom down to the pool. This fabulous 4,300 square foot residence comes with all the basic necessities, including three bedroom suites, indoor swimming pool, central […]