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  • The power of original architecture
    Vanguard Flower – A 90 square meters apartment in a tenement house dating back to the beginning of the 20th century located near the beach. Renovation works involved a complete reconstruction along with the restoration of the original window woodwork in order to restore the ambiance of a pre-war interior. Beautiful patterns from Pierre Frey and Braquenié collections are exposed in all of the rooms. The bedroom doors are decorated with a Ralph Lauren wallpaper. Furniture is upholstered and wooden furniture systems are tailor-made according to the original design.The architectural details of this home are absolutely stunning!!!... Read more »
  • Chic country style in Spain
    Garnica Miguelena, a Marbella-based architecture and interior design studio has a passion to create comfortable and cozy interiors with an emphasis on detail. This townhouse in the village of La Heredia is light-filled and fresh while maintaining the traditional elements in its refurbishment. Casual yet chic living. Sophisticated country style. Photography by Javi Bravo.... Read more »
  • Modern serenity in Barcelona
    Situated within a 19th-century apartment building along Barcelona’s iconic Paseo San Juan, this project by YLAB Architects involved the revitalization of a modernist residence. The owners, an Australian couple in love with Barcelona, wanted to renovate the property to establish their European residence. The dilapidated flat was transformed into a comfortable space where they could host visits from family and friends. Balancing contemporary comforts within a historically significant setting, the preservation of key features like the Nolla mosaic flooring and ceilings was paramount. The space was reconfigured into social and private areas flanking the entrance hall, each... Read more »
  • Red stove and yellow walls
    The apartment has a clock chip in a partial enfilade and is located in the attic of a tenement house dating back to 1905. A marble fireplace constitutes the central part of the interior. A hand-painted ceiling refers to the Dutch painting. The walls are covered with wooden panels. Single herringbone pattern of the wooden floor is painted in white. The apartment is furnished with originally designed furniture and furniture systems which are tailor-made according to a design. (Some of this might not be translating correctly from Polish)This project by Polish architect and colour designer Karolina Rochman-Drohomirecka... Read more »
  • Belgian-inspired waterfront home in Minnesota
    We don’t seem to feature many Belgian interiors on the blog (for no other reason than it seems to come up rarely during searches for blog material) and this home isn’t in Belgium but located on Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota. Designer Alecia Stevens and the homeowers were inspired by Belgian architect Vincent Van Duysen. She went with clean and contemporary, and not very feminine, with neutral colours and shades of grey and blue-green velvet, black linen, brown mohair and other deep moody colours for drama. The end result is classic but really cool. Architect: Rehkamp Larson Architects; Photos:... Read more »

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