Having most recently been used as commercial offices, the six-level residence was left in a dilapidated state. Ms. Solland took on the challenge of reinstating its historic layout, which included creating large reception rooms and extending the basement level to create a 40-foot long kitchen/family room. She also restored the numerous bedroom suites and created … Read more
There’s more to hospitality than just good food and drink — millennial venues are doubling as architectural attractions. From the number of Insta-worthy venues popping up around Australia, it’s clear design is becoming a critical factor in a restaurant, café or bar offering. Sure, you can have stellar food, but if diners are expected to … Read more
HOME – Antiques Emporium St. Louis By Julia Cain Emporium St. Louis holds its title as best antiques store for another year! Emporium St. Louis has a history of success, with 2015 and 2017 Platinum List awards already in the bag, as well as a 2016 runner-up citation, so its 2018 championship should come … Read more
The classic look of neutrals, blue-greys and white is still hot amongst most buyers, but if you really want to be in the know when it comes to design, here are a few trends we see for 2018. A Splash Of Color. While a neutral palette is still a great place to start, splashes of … Read more
A murano-glass chandelier by Seguso presides over the dining room. Custom bleached walnut table by L’Artigiano Studio; 18th-century Italian chairs; bronze boat sculpture by Edouard Marcel Sandoz. Pin this image Facebook Share this image Alexandra and Michael Misczynski, the wife-and-husband team behind the Los Angeles–based AD100 design firm Atelier AM, are standard-bearers for the increasingly superannuated concepts of quality … Read more
A gallery wall and an eclectic metallic light fixture elevate this formal dining room designed by Achille Salvagni and lend dramatic detail. GIANNI FRANCHELLUCCI Each week Mansion Global tackles an interior design topic with an elite group of designers from around the world who work on luxury properties. This week we look at how to design … Read more
The Project Cafe, Goa Hidden away off one of Assagao’s winding tree-lined roads is an old Goan home given a new lease of life. Freshly painted in white and teal, the 1930s home ‘Amalia’ now hosts The Project Café, which offers food, design, retail and the experience of living in a beautifully restored space, surrounded … Read more
It’s no longer just about taking care of business: The bathroom is having a major design moment. “With much of our focus now on wellness, eating healthy, and meditation, the bathroom is becoming more of a sanctuary,” says designer Tina Ramchandani. For proof, she points to her clients, who are increasingly installing free-standing and soaking tubs. “Taking baths is … Read more
Photographed by François Halard, Vogue, November 2016 Quick: Name the design trends you’ve been hearing about over and over again in 2017. It’s pretty safe to say that millennial pink will top that list, mid-century modern is still kicking around, and, for better or for worse, shiplap became something of an HGTV-ified cultural phenomenon the way chevron was … Read more
Reclaimed wood siding is becoming popular, but don’t limit it to the floors / Stikwood LED lights in the shower that bathe a user in colour and a reclaimed wood accent wall near the fireplace. Artisan hand-baked clay tiles as a kitchen backsplash and a bathroom exhaust fan that turns on and off through a sensor. A barn … Read more