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The updated interiors of this historic New York townhouse are filled with natural light – double-height ceiling, minimal decor, and no curtains do the job. As for furniture and interior items, designer Oliver Freundlich has chosen elegant, modern, sometimes spectacular and bold pieces that look especially smooth in such a magnificent space. As befits a…

This contemporary home does not look like a typical London townhouse we often talk about on this blog. There are no classic moldings, antique fireplaces, bay windows and historical details. The interiors are light and concise, with clean, smooth lines and stylish minimalist furniture. The main living room boasts a beautiful open space with incredibly…

We all adore the famous Victorian architecture and traditional English interiors that London is so rich in. But do not forget that modern English design is also one of the best in the world. Built between two historic Victorian townhouses, this brick home has a trendy contemporary style. With an unusual roof shape, high brick…

This 19th-century townhouse in Brooklyn has been reconstructed following a fairly common architectural pattern – an original historic facade and a modern extension in the backyard. The same goes for the design of the interior space: the purely American interiors of the front of the house and more modern and minimalist elements in the extension….

At first, it seems that this is another beautiful purely Parisian home. Familiar elegant moldings, classic fireplace, gold-framed mirror above it, and a beautiful wall shade. But there is one unexpected and very pleasant surprise in this apartment. This is an incredible green backyard garden that looks more like a private tropical jungle. Just take…

It is now hard to believe that this neat brownstone in Brooklyn was abandoned for 20 years. But with the help of painstaking work of designers and architects, it was possible to save the dilapidated facade made of sandstone and brick, and to transform the interiors. Color has become the star of the project, a…

It is impossible not to notice the facade of this modern home in California from the street – the strict form, light finish and cedar slats instantly attract the eye. The interior design has been carefully coordinated with the architecture of the building. Textured textiles and beautiful wood and marble flooring contrast with plaster, metal…

This charming Victorian home was built in the center of Sydney in the 19th century. The elegant and at the same time catchy interiors combine several styles at once, but designers decided to focus mainly on marble and unusual furniture. The kitchen also turned out to be curious: gorgeous wooden parquet flooring, marble countertop and…

This small house with a swimming pool in Spain was morally and physically outdated and in need of major repairs. It used to be a caretaker’s cottage on a large estate, where the ground floor was originally residential, and the basement was used as a garage and storage room. The designer turned the rooms into…