When somebody says ‘luxury’, the first association I have is this villa on the ocean coast. The exterior and interior are done in Victorian style – classical, luxurious and very exquisite. Light and traditional interiors are decorated with amazing pillars, fantastic lanterns of mosaic glass and amazing restored furniture and accessories like pillar candleholders. Big...
Squam Residence: Traditional Exterior And Modern Colorful Interior
The codes of this area of Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA, require that all homes must preserve the historical character of the location by following certain guidelines consisting of pitched roofs and natural shingles facades. J. Brown Builders followed the rules designing this Squam residence but just look what they’ve done inside! The house has a large...
Luxury Mews 04 House With Classic Interiors
London-based architectural practice, Andy Martin Architect, has designed the Mews 04 project. The original design of three barrel vaults was transformed into a contemporary ‘sine curve’ form, with three large curved double glazed units. The interior design includes details such as the entrance lobby’s floor is an elaborate mosaic of hand cut 10mm square marble...
Traditional Home With Vintage Touches From A Library
Changing a library into a private home is a very interesting solution but the designers of this house in Portland definitely succeeded. Given the history of the building, its architecture and internal distribution were a little unusual for a home. The designers decided to keep most of the original elements: they preserved the big open...
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...
Small Island Cottage With A Traditional Interior
This small but very pretty house is located on the Isle of Wight, the UK. The style is pure, stylish vintage: shabby chic wood outside and inside the house and vintage furniture create the charm of the house. Inside every detail is thought over and you won’t see anything which is not vintage. The interior...
Cozy Mountain Retreat In Traditional Style
This cozy mountain house is located in North Carolina and is done in traditional style. Amazing rough stone hearth in the living room, flower patterns, natural wood furniture in the living room make you sink in this coziness and comfort. In many rooms the walls are decorated with natural wood panels; antler and other animal...
Traditional Style Ranch Retreat With Stunning Views
A ranch is a dream of many Americans and not only them. This fabulous private ranch retreat called Sun River Ranch is located on both sides of the trout-rich Sun River just below the Gibson Reservoir Dam, on almost 3,000 acres. There is a main residence, a guest house, guest cabin, manager’s house and a...
Traditions And Modernity Combined Together In A Cool Korean House
This traditional house is located in Southern Korea and belongs to Hongnam Kim, art historian, a professor at Ewha Womans University. She wanted to create a house in the form of a hanok, the traditional wooden structure dating back to the Joseon dynasty in 1392. But inside she wanted to see a mixture of traditional...
House Design Like It Is From A Fairy-Tale
Do you like fairy-tales? If you do, have a look at this house in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. This cottage looks as if it’s from fairy-tale both outside and inside. The house is called Lilacs and Laughter, it costs $1.395 million. There are wooden beams on the ceiling, bookshelf for is placed above, it’s a very interesting...