American-born art historian and curator Peter Benson Miller has been collecting seriously since he was 13, so it’s no surprise that, many years later, he and his partner Giovanni Panebianco were beginning to find themselves squeezed out of their Rome apartment. They eventually found the perfect home in Puglia, where the hundreds of objects collected...
Back Country House Inspired By Traditional New Zealand Huts
David Maurice of LTD architectural has completed Back Country House, a two-storey residence in New Zealand that seeks to establish a close connection with its rural surroundings. The house is a reinterpretation of the country’s backcountry huts — simple shelters found in the wilderness that can be inhabited by the general public. The project consists...
1900-s English Countryside House Breathing With Style
Welcome to Hummingbird House in English countryside. It looks like something out of a storybook, doesn’t it? It was built In the early 1900s and now it’s for rent. There are heavy wooden beams and hand-carved oak in the entry hall and throughout the house. The bedrooms radiate grown-up sophistication with luxurious linens, plump duvets...
Mediterranean Holiday Home With Moroccan Touches
This Vacation Dream house in Spain makes me dream of endless summer! Quiet pastoral life, an orchard and a garden, a cozy patio and a pool – do we need anything else to feel relaxed? The décor style is Mediterranean with cute touches of Moroccan motifs like iron lamps or decorative birdcages. The color scheme...
Charming Country House With Timeless Interiors
I’m so impressed with this house! The charm of traditional country houses and the beauty of the natural landscape of the French region of Normandy made of this house the perfect stay for a weekend escape. The house offers a perfect setting to explore the region, its people, its locations and its food. Designed by...
Cowshed House With Open Plan Interiors And Traditional Charm
Barn are an often object of changing into a space to live but cowsheds? Hmm… Have a look at this Cowshed House by Carterwilliamson Architects – they managed no only to create a cool modern interior but also to reserve some of the character and charm of this eclectic neighborhood. Cowshed House owner share a...
J.Lo’s Elegant Mansion In The Hamptons
Jennifer Lopez, or J.Lo, a fantastic singer, dancer and actress is a celebrity that is famous all over the world. She has just bought an amazingly elegant mansion in the Hamptons for her twins that cost her nearly $10 million. The Gambrel-style shingled house is in Water Mill and has over 8,600 square feet. It’s...
Farmhouse Interior With Rustic Elements And a Contemporary Flair
Can you imagine that some time ago this was an abandoned and ruined farmhouse in Ampurdan, Spain. Eve Martinez has done so wonderful work on it that it become a dream family home. The whole interior become a mix of traditional rustic elements, simple aesthetic and a contemporary flair. Antiques combined with a fantastic collection...
Perfect Winter Retreat In The Middle Of The Spacious Countryside
This house belongs to Ulla Koskinen. It’s her family’s dream home in the middle of the spacious countryside. Thanks to its cozy and natural interior it’s an extremely good winter retreat. When everything outside is covered with snow it’s a real pleasure to wake up in such a cozy environment. Spending evening time in a...
Barn Converted To The Contemporary House With a Pool
This house in open countryside is converted from a barn. The idea of the renovation was to create a house that sat naturally in the landscape, appear to be traditional agricultural building and was comfortable enough living space for the contemporary lifestyle. Two new wings and a swimming pool were added to it. The main...