Renovated Barn in Italy

Located near the Gulf of Grosseto, in the Tuscany region in Italy this barn has been completely renovated by architect Daniele Bedini with local materials such as the stones from Mount Labbro and chestnut for all wooden parts. The original small windows were kept but there are so many other big windows and doors that there is plenty of natural light inside. It is basically furnished with flea market finds and items that used to belong to Daniele's grandmother. Lavender and sunflower yellow are the colours that dominate throughout this warm rustic house.








The kitchen table belonged to Daniele's grandmother. In fact, all of the kitchen was designed to resemble her grandmother's kitchen as it brings back fond memories of her childhood.




Rustic bathroom with an antique stone sink.


The small window above the bed shows the thickness of the walls.


In the porch a typical Tuscan countryside table and chairs were painted white and lavender. Wicker chairs and coffee table for the seating area. Weather proof curtains provide sun protection and shelter this cosy space.


Photos Andrea Vierucci
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Guest House in Buenos Aires

A very old, dark house right by a river was turned into a guest house on the outskirts of Buenos Aires city in Argentina. Reclaimed materials, restored furniture and bright colours turned this dark house into an inviting guest home with a country feeling.



























Fotos: Juan Mario Roust.
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Apartment in Paris

Right in the heart of lovely Paris, you can see the Eiffel Tower from this apartment. Mostly decorated in the Scandinavian Gustavian style with neutral tones and a soft palette. It was restored by architect Jean-Pierre Romanet.


Many objects bought at the Saint-Ouen flea market are displayed in the living room.


In the foyer, a balustrade lamp and clear cloches dress the white painted Gustavian table. An antique French trumeau hangs behind it. Parquet herringbone flooring.


Hard to believe this kitchen belongs to the rest of the apartment with its modern lines and materials and integrated storage.






Distressed chest of drawers in the master bedroom.


The Murano chandelier was designed specifically for the dining room. White painted Gustavian chairs, linen tablecloth and flea market finds complete the look.


A Louis XV sofa strongly contrasts with the contemporary glass coffee table.


I love the painting of the little boy playing with a plane. Even though it looks lovely casually leaning against the wall, I think it would soon be ruined after taking a couple of baths. I'd hang it far from splashes and protect it behind a glass pane. The storage baskets soften the modern geometric lines.

Photos Gilles Trillard
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Cottage on Nantucket

Today we are visiting a typical shingle style cottage on Nantucket. Full of light and colours, and details in every room which give it an overall nautical feeling.


White painted Adirondack chairs in the wide front porch which was added to the house.


A schooner painting by William P. Stubbs gets prominent placement in the entry hall.


A whale carving that once hung on the outside of a ’Sconset house dominates the living room with its whitewashed walls. Antique chestnut floors run throughout the house.


The window seat wraps the perimeter of the living room.


Built-in wooden benches line the patio and serve as additional seating for entertaining.


Windsor style chairs surround a reproduction lace-maker’s table in the dining room.


The table has an end drawer for storing linens.


The kitchen’s tiled countertop and green faux-painted cabinets add to the home’s cottage look.


The master bedroom’s open bookshelves hold an array of Nantucket baskets, some of which the homeowner made.


Olive green subway tiles, twin sinks, mirrors and light fixtures in the master bathroom.


The wife's office area is part of the bedroom suite.

Photos: Michael Partenio
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White Christmas in Denmark

Kirsten and her husband Karsten used to live in a modern house in the city. With the arrival of their fourth child they decided to temporarily move to the countryside. Once they settled in they realized there was no way they were going back to their city lives. Even though Kirsten loves modern architecture and contemporary design, she was touched by the charm of this 1917 cottage and chose the decoration to respect its style as much as possible. Located near Copenhagen, in a charming small town between the sea and forest, Kirsten created a welcoming home mingling sophistication and simplicity.



Two weathered Adirondack chairs and rustic table on the side porch.


A Christmas tree stands in a basket in one corner of the living area. Toile and floral fabric for the pillows on the Gustavian bench. I'm not quite sure if the distressed doors that soften the corner are just leaning against the wall or if it is actually a storage cabinet.


This conservatory is a recent addition to the house. Notice the way the curtains cover the ceiling and sides in a tent like style.


The dining room and kitchen are in the same room. A long console table holds antique and rustic pieces. What do you think about the modern lamps on the wall above?


This used to be a garage and is now Kirsten's studio. Cobbled stones, metal French bistro chairs and a white painted working table where she displays her flea market finds. Can anyone tell me what the sign says? Love signs!


White, metal fixtures and touches of stainless steel for a serene and bright kitchen. White subway tiles dress the backsplash and the wall below the window. A colourful collection of beer bottles with stenciled numbers sit on the window sill.


Dining table set for Christmas.


Swedish ceramic stove in one corner of the sitting room.


Holiday details.




Liberty prints in the master bedroom.


An office upstairs mixes antique furniture and reclaimed objects.


In a minimalist style, the bathroom is simply polished concrete and masonry.

Photos by Stephen Clement
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