- On February 28, 2020
The Italian hotel group J.K. Place - known for its super-stylish hotels in Florence, Rome and Capri - has opened a much-anticipated iteration in Paris. After several years of searching for the right building and location they have taken up residence in what was the former Norwegian embassy in a quiet residential street, rue de Lille, between Boulevard St Germain and the Seine, minutes from the Museé D’Orsay. The look and feel, designed by architect Michele Bonan who has worked with the owner Ori Kafri on all of his hotels, is chic, sophisticated and deeply comfortable.
A new place in Paris to be!
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A new place in Paris to be!
- On February 27, 2020
Interior designer John Stefanidis’s house on the Greek island of Patmos is much like his personality — worldly yet effortlessly relaxed and engaging. He mixes local wood furniture with his collection of Anglo-Indian, Venetian, and English pieces. Layers of Greek and Ottoman embroidery pillows are paired with Indian textiles and Turkish rugs. Light, colors, and nature are his prevailing inspirations. All the walls of the house, inside and out, are whitewashed to reflect light and deflect heat. The colors are the blues of the sea and sky, and the interior blends seamlessly into the exterior. Rooms open to terraces, terraces flow into gardens, gardens expand into farmland. The fragrance of jasmine, roses, and gardenias fills the air.
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- On February 23, 2020
St. Francis House, a former monastic retreat, is an elegant late-Georgian building, marked by its classically generous proportions, balance and symmetry. During the last decade, the current owner, an interior stylist, has undertaken a complete remodelling and sensitive refurbishment of the house, making a clearer arrangement of spaces to create an exceptionally chic modern home.
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- On February 20, 2020
When Count and Countess Antonio Bolza bought a property in rural Umbria in 1984 they were just looking for a peaceful holiday retreat. The family fell in love with the overgrown Reschio estate which they bought ten years later embarking on a colossal restoration endeavour with the help of Count Antonio’s son, London-trained architect, Count Benedikt Bolza.
Castello di Reschio has been transformed into a unique 36-bedroom hotel, complete with a farm-to-table restaurant and an ethereal subterranean spa, which will open its doors to the public in June 2020. The interior design of both the refurbished castle and houses combines a modern sense of sophistication with historic authenticity. Exposed stonework, ancient timber beams, terracotta-brick and wooden floors, are complemented by custom-made mosaics, intricate stucco work, hand-crafted marble counters and hand-stitched linen curtains, while a series of antique and bespoke furniture and decorative pieces bridge past and present.
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Castello di Reschio has been transformed into a unique 36-bedroom hotel, complete with a farm-to-table restaurant and an ethereal subterranean spa, which will open its doors to the public in June 2020. The interior design of both the refurbished castle and houses combines a modern sense of sophistication with historic authenticity. Exposed stonework, ancient timber beams, terracotta-brick and wooden floors, are complemented by custom-made mosaics, intricate stucco work, hand-crafted marble counters and hand-stitched linen curtains, while a series of antique and bespoke furniture and decorative pieces bridge past and present.
- On February 19, 2020
Natural materials and research design, shades of white, cream, brown and black create such a warm and serene atmosphere. Paris designer Émilie Bonaventure of BE Attitude created a charming pied-à-terre with a large garden in the 9th arrondissement in the heart of the French capital. The vibrations of white and stone and the natural finishes fill the space with a refined sophisticated style.
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- On February 18, 2020
With art, iconic 20th-century designs and custom pieces, interior designer Tamsin Johnson achieves a perfect balance in this Australian apartment. Tamsin Johnson is a great teacher when it comes to mixing the different textures of materials in her interior projects, which she always splashes with works of art. Betting on the monochrome look when it comes to unifying spaces, the Australian interior designer achieves unique and elegant spaces with impeccable taste that show that not much color is needed to create interesting spaces.
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- On February 15, 2020
Interior designer Lynda Gardener is renowned for her expertise in renovating and reviving old houses. Her new barn-style house in Daylesford, follows a traditional classic barn design, with a high-pitched ceiling and exposed beams mixed with handmade tiles, concrete surfaces, black accents, plants, lots of wood and streamlined furniture. A very natural, neutral palette, layers of texture, from linen throws to woven create a sense of relaxed comfort.
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