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A 17th century castle near Paris
Working on a Saturday
An artist’s guesthouse on Long Island
A Portland home by Heidi Caillier
Colourful Grandmillennial

Posted: 05 Jun 2022 02:12 AM PDT

Near Paris, a 17th century castle, in the heart of an exceptional romantic and botanical park of about 45 ha. The castle consists of a main building framed by two wings at right angles, an extension called “Le petit château” (the small castle) has been added to the south wing, which is slightly set back by an elegant small courtyard. To the north are the outbuildings, stables, water tower, chapel, service quarters and two greenhouses. On the west side, a lake adorns the largely walled park. This main building is approximately 17,700 sq ft, the outbuildings are over 7,500 sq ft and the property has over 20 bedrooms! This can allllll be yours for 12 500 000 €. For sale via Patrice Besse.

Working on a Saturday

Posted: 03 Jun 2022 09:05 PM PDT

It’s like I say week in week out. If you have to drag yourself into work on a weekend it helps if it’s somewhere stylish. Elementa Stockholm by Studio Hilda.

An artist’s guesthouse on Long Island

Posted: 03 Jun 2022 11:01 AM PDT

Our clients live in a charming but small house, so when the opportunity to buy the place next door arrived, they gladly bought the house and dedicated it to hospitality and art. Built in the 1980s, the interiors were filled with elaborate moldings and wallpaper. We simplified the rooms, channeling the spirit of early American architecture with some later Arts and Crafts details. The ground floor rooms are designed for the display of art and for entertaining, with guest rooms upstairs. The decoration reflects the philosophy of Jayne Design Studio: that great design is often a combination of the old and new– or as we often phase it: ancient and modern. We forged a connection between the back hall and the upstairs rooms by cutting a hole in the exterior wall and disguising it with a wardrobe – an ode to the homeowner's fascination with mythology and The Chronicles of Narnia.
Love the bold use of colour, the eclectic vibe and the elements of whimsy throughout.

A Portland home by Heidi Caillier

Posted: 03 Jun 2022 02:11 AM PDT

Heidi Caillier just won’t quit! This Portland home is designed in her signature style of old mixed with new, bright and warm mixed with dark and moody, patterns and textures aplenty. (Photos: Haris Kenjar)

Colourful Grandmillennial

Posted: 02 Jun 2022 05:00 AM PDT

What do you get when you mix a grandmillennial sensibility with a riot of colour? Not your grandmother’s parlour that’s for sure. Fresh, fun and packed with personality this Dallas home by Meredith Ellis Design celebrates the past but brings it into the present with relaxed, modern family living.