Well-known design from Portland Jessica Helgerson showed a master class on skillful renovation of a historic house in her new project. Moreover, the designer did not try to put trendy modern interiors into an old shell – as is often done nowadays. On the contrary, Jessica in a beautiful style emphasized the charm of a…
For what we love the French countryside is the fact that it is possible to learn the history of old Europe here. This historic mansion in the charming region of Burgundy has retained the décor and mode of life that was common in this part of France many centuries ago. The house is so old…
One of the most favorite design approaches in Australia is to fit the ultramodern interiors into a beautiful historical frame, given so many magnificent Victorian home in this country. In our blog, we have already posted such projects, and today we have another great example. From the first glance at the facade of this house…
In the 21st century, this ancient stone estate in Catalonia, Spain, began a new life. Bohemian interiors and furniture of the 19th century gave way to minimalism, dark colors and wood. Not only the main three-storey house, but also the adjacent annexe, which had previously served as a stable, underwent alteration. The horses live on…
Classic design for old historic houses are not the only right way of reconstructing the buildings with a deep history. The owners of this magnificent 19th century mansion in the French city of Bordeaux decided to design the interior spaces of their unique home in a modern way with elements of Scandinavian and French styles….
The interiors of this apartment in a beautiful 100-year-old building in Stockholm turned out to be quite interesting and bright. There are a lot of colorful accents in the design: large multi-colored art paintings in the kitchen and living room, a wall gallery over the sofa, blue dining chairs and walls in the hallway, as…
This townhouse is part of the Georgian building complex in London, which was recently renovated and brought back to life. Designers from Ashby Studio did not turn to the classic English style, offering a fairly modern content for the historic building. The interiors become light and bright, with an abundance of natural light, at the…
A stylish boutique hotel Bursa recently opened its doors in the Podil district of Kyiv. Two buildings, 100 years old and 200 years old, were thoroughly rebuilt, while retaining the maximum of the original partitions and walls. Architect Slava Balbek who was in charge of the project decided to find a balance between the modern…
The building in the center of Rome, in which this modern apartment is located, has seen a lot in its lifetime, as it was built several centuries ago. But the designers did not completely close or dismantle the original architectural characteristics of the premises, but instead emphasized many of them with modern solutions. So, wooden…
Tortue Hotel in Hamburg, Germany, proves that a former ministry building can be successfully converted into modern and chic hotel. Only a strict facade and wide corridors with offices remind about the official past of this house. The rest is a modern space created to receive guests and living in the rhythm of a big…
