The design of this mountain house in the Pyrenees combines the warmth and soulfulness of a rustic cottage with the elegance of urban Spanish interiors. Rough wooden beams and surfaces are softened by laconic modern decor elements such as fireplace, sofa, glass partition, and are complemented by pleasant natural textiles. And although today we have…
Popular American designer Leanne Ford often wondered how good it would be to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and live in a quiet provincial area in a beautiful country house – say, on the coast in Mexico or in a small town in old Europe. But recently she thought: “Why not…
From the outside, this summer house in Majorca is rather modest, but the pool and beautiful views for many kilometers are really intriguing. The truth is, that inside it feels much more spacious and spectacular than you originally thought – all thanks to a skillful renovation by the local studio LF91. Warm and laconic modern…
The owner of this unique villa on Lake Como originally wanted to arrange a restaurant in it, and even got an architectural project, but the idea was never realized. But recently, the family of the owners decided that the house could be their beautiful summer residence, so they asked the local studio Nomade to convert…
A magnificent stone wall in the kitchen, olive trees in pots, wooden beams on the ceiling – you would think that we are in some kind of Mediterranean resort. But no, this is a small (by American standards) house in California, which has recently been transformed from an ordinary and unremarkable into a very cozy…
This magnificent mountain home in Spain was built in the 19th century, and in the past, it was a village club – local people gathered here to watch movies, held dances and other social events. Today, the house belongs to a private owner who turned it into a cozy oasis of comfort and tranquility. Gorgeous…
A restored fragment of the original stone wall, stunning vintage wooden doors and retro details in the decor – this is what makes this modern apartment in the center of Barcelona so charming. Designers decided to pay tribute to the history of the glorious building in which the apartment is located, preserving some elements of…
The English furniture designer Russel Pinch often came to this family estate in the west of France as a child, but only recently he and his wife decided to convert the old cowshed located on the site into a cozy home. To begin with, the family cleaned up all the stuff and demolished unnecessary partitions…
A young Spanish businessman from saw great potential in a semi-abandoned premise on the first floor of a historic building in a suburb of Barcelona and asked Rardo Architects to help with the reconstruction. The house is more than 150 years old and it is under state protection, so the new owner really wanted to…
When you first see the traditional facade of this 100-year-old house in Barcelona, it’s hard to believe that its interiors are not decorated in classic style. But if you look inside, you will be at least a little surprised – the inner space of the mansion is very modern and open, the decor is dominated…
