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 […]
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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 […]
Contemporary family vacation home in Montauk
The Pryor Residence is a vacation home designed by Bates Masi Architects for a couple with two young boys in Montauk, New York. The home features distant views of the ocean and was built for the family to share an outdoor lifestyle and to evoke feelings of a camping lifestyle. The residence has multiple entryways […]
A tropical summer retreat in Rio de Janeiro
A gorgeous summer retreat, the Laranjeiras Residence was designed by Fernanda Marques Arquitetos Associados, in a gated community on the southern coast of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This sultry residence is composed of 10,226 square feet (950 square meters) of living space. From the architects: Built in a gated community on the southern coast of […]
Beautiful Plantation Cove retreat in the Bahamas
Plantation Cove is an outstanding private estate on the west side of the island of New Providence, Nassau, Bahamas. The estate has a renowned garden, overlooking the entire bay from an elevated position, and has immediate access to a private beach. The white powdery beach stretches out over nearly one kilometer wrapping around the turquoise […]
Romantic oceanfront holiday home in Phuket
Villa Chi is a vibrant, tranquil and extremely romantic vacation home in Phuket, Thailand that eases and pleases the senses in many delightful ways. It has a cutting-edge style, yet there is a close-to-nature feel from top to bottom. With expansive terracing and a superb indoor-outdoor connection, Villa Chi is designed for both a soul-soothing […]
Magnificent weekend getaway in Chile
Fabulous scenery with awe-inspiring views sets the atmosphere for this stunning weekend retreat in Huentelauquen, Chile. Architecture firm 01ARQ designed this unique glass fronted home, which stands at the edge of a cliff overlooking the ocean. The 1,453 square feet (135 square meters) dwelling is immersed on an open desert plain covered with cactus and […]
Moroccan-inspired beachfront estate
L’Oasis villa is a breathtaking Moroccan inspired retreat with contemporary overtones, located in a secluded and gated beachfront estate offering total privacy at the end of Baie Rouge beach, St. Martin, in the Caribbean Sea. Upon entry to the home is a dramatic domed ceiling with a fountain which gives guests a peaceful and serene […]
Peaceful retreat on the tropical waters of Barbados
The Dream is a luxurious and spacious beachfront villa found in the exclusive neighborhood of The Garden, in St. James, Barbados, Caribbean. The villa mixes contemporary, cutting-edge design with Caribbean chic, offering an opportunity to indulge in island living at its absolute finest. The comfort, facilities and staff offer a lifestyle and holiday experience unparalleled […]
Gorgeous modern eco-estate in Costa Rica
Fluttering just above and hugging the lush coastal terrain of Guancaste, Costa Rica, Mariposa’s interior garden, living, dining room, kitchen and exterior entertaining is subtly separated from the private areas as a result of an enveloping exterior garden bridged by a glass circulation spine. The 4,747 square foot (441 square meters) 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom […]