Chalet in San Sirio, Italy

The owners of this Italian family chalet invited a well-known italian architect for its reconstruction, Paolo Genta di Ternavasio, expressing their wish to preserve the traditional decoration style -- combination of red and green colors, active use of natural materials in the finish, folklore motives ... At the same time the architect emphasized the atmosphere of constant contact with nature and the robust power of this spacious house. Magnificent !

Under parisian roof

This is the apartment of Michel Vivien, a world known shoe designer. It is located in an old building in the 11th District of Paris. Deliberately trendy in design, in private life Vivien prefers to be surrounded with «things with the past». By the time of purchase, the loft had grown completely run-down. Though washed and painted, the walls and the ceilings still bear the traces of smoke and soot. Original cast-iron beam bearings and window frames were thoroughly restored. A destroyed fire was replaced with authentic one, bought in an antique shop together with a 60s Danish table and a 20s chair. Elephantine leather armchairs were found in a provincial boxing club, and the head of a bed was brought from the Balearic Islands (Spain). The walls are an insight into the designer's fantasy and inspiration: sketches and drafts are casually pinned next to pictures by modern artists, photographs and icons.

House in California

This house, not far from Hollywood, was built in 1965 by Barry J. Moffit (a student of Frank Lloyd Wright). When Timothy Guetzlaff and Barry Robison bought it (six years ago) they started by refurbishment. Many of single-pane windows were changed to multi-pane; a part of the patio turned into a dining room. The kitchen is now done up with shale tile (instead of the Italian). Wooden floors gave way to cork parquet. Experienced professionals (over 24 years in design business), the owners decorated their dwelling in a restrained manner. Simple natural materials and sober, muted colors come together for a comfortable and snug interior.

Combining the incompatible

Designer John Loring, the owner of this loft in Hell's Kitchen, a notorious Irish ghetto in New York City, is fond of savouring contrasts and combining the incompatible. In his living room there is cohabiting a couch in English Regency Style, a couple of Ar-Deco chairs and a table from the workshop of Andre Groult, a famous decorator. The pieces are combined by some internal force, courage and visual authenticity. The main engineering systems of the house have been renovated; an open steel staircase finished with cherry-wood has been built. Moulding, door frames, a wardrobe a-la George II Style, mirror alcoves in the bedrooms and Loring's ceramic collection constitute a unique style and conceal imperfections in the building construction.

Gorgeous house in the center of Paris

Loft in Zurich

An apartment in Paris