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Restraint is one of the most powerful yet underappreciated weapons in a designer’s armory. Consider the Dutchess County that interior designer Ghislaine Vias recently refurbished. The Dutchess County is set on nearly 100 acres of rolling hills village of Tivoli, New York. This house was built in 1850 and restored a decade ago by Trimble Architecture. With landscape by Pamela Burton. Vias and her clients ultimately opted to take it easy. “At first, we considered replacing the fresh white paint with something softer. But because the house’s experience is so much about the land’s majesty, and the white provided such a great contrast to the lush greenery and trees, we just went with it,” the designer continues. Many of the home’s interior features, such as steel-framed beds, sisal carpeting, and oatmeal-colored linen drapes, were also kept by her and the homeowners. “Everything was calm and basic, which was ideal for the atmosphere, so we retained everything.” Even yet, Ghislaine had a lot of work to match the intimidating home’s appearance and personality to her customers’ frolicsome attitude. Vias achieved this by using delicate greens and blues inspired by nature. Additionally, vibrant contemporary artworks and modern furniture are alternatively cheeky and enticing. Consider the Moooi pig table in the entryway, which greets guests. It’s a cheerful piece. The bedroom in the attic is another opportunity for a lighthearted coup de théâtre. The entire walls and ceiling wrapping paper is a graphic Gucci paper. With the details of lion heads. TOUR THE BRIGHT CONTEMPORARY SPIN ON GOTHIC REVIVAL DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK Indeed, despite porcine tables; Studio Job breast-form sconces; neon-orange Tom Dixon seats, the real spirit of the house is the homeowners’ extensive art collection. It includes works by a broad spectrum of artists working in various mediums. A huge Jill Greenberg photograph of a bald eagle is a statement piece in the dining room. Coupled with contrasts of Kehinde Wiley portrait plates with traditional 19th-century portraits. It makes a witty observation on how the concept of gentry has changed over the last 200 years Moving forward, a stairway with a suite of photographs by photographer Henry Hargreaves. To conclude, the designer says, “with Ghislaine, we share a love of whimsy. But we were much more restricted in our selections than in our past collaborations. ” Basically, we added a lot of flashes of color and intrigue without obliterating the house’s individuality.” Credits: Archtectural Digest

This Upper East Side house is a union between two homes, remodeled by interior designer Andre Mellone. Elegantly with a view of Central Park is the refined house to a young family of five. Moreover, it’s a mixture of early 20th-century European design and American Modernism. The project took two years to idealize after the owner’s second apartment purchase, which was empty and located across the hall from the first home. Andre Mellone designed this house with utility in mind for the couple and their three children. The designer had to remodel the Upper East Side house with as much space as possible based on the family’s needs. Putting aside the delays thanks to the pandemic. The designer states some of the challenges for the renovation like the public elevator hall, fire stairs, cluster of inaccessible storage rooms of the two apartments. However, the common area in the Upper East Side house came in hand for the designer. If you enter the apartment in one direction, you have the kid’s bedroom. In the other direction, you have access to other rooms. A powerful north-south split emerged from the vast internal hall. Windows on the far north walls, which have been altered from their original designs, provide oblique views of the park and stream light from the city’s west side. The bar, dining room, kitchen, and dining area became relaxing spaces on the left side of the hall. UPPER EAST SIDE HOUSE WITH A MODERN TOUCH If you take a right turn on this Upper East Side house, it leads to the bedrooms and bathrooms. With the help of architect Anik Pearson, Andre Mellone and his team found inspiration from Art Deco. The vision between the designer and the client was aligned when it came to the design. The final result of the Upper East Side house was incredible. It’s an elegant apartment with a European touch. It’s deliciously harmonic when you put it all together. A delicate color palette of ochres, golds, and grays complemented by a collection of elegant texture options that resemble wood paneling, herringbone flooring, velvets, and lots of marble. The designer defined the bigger living room and library with statement pieces. A magnificent fireplace in the vast living area serves as the final focal point, complemented by two old Swedish chairs wrapped in Aissa Dione fabric. The Milan’s Villa Necchi Campiglio fireplace is angular and difficult to ignore. It appears to be an overall tour de force of old and modern. The open living room is a place to entertain the guests. Mellone decorated with bespoke Gio Ponti armchairs and a Holland Sherry sofa. Also, the clients incorporated their artwork as decoration. The fireplace sits a vintage Marco Zanuso armchair and a Rogers and Goffigon velvet upholstery on the left side of the fireplace. A pair of handcrafted white wood screens form an entry vestibule to the 4,000-square-foot residence, and the tasseled mirror is classic Carlo Bugatti. UPPER EAST SIDE HOUSE, NEW YORK The small living room has a classic Johannes Spalt couch covered in Schumacher corduroy; cushions wrapped in Aissa Dione fabric in the tiny living room. Alongside a vintage Jacques Adnet armchair in Rogers and Goffigon velvet, massive plaster and gilded relief by Roger Mequinion stand above the sofa. The visible ceiling beams are original to the structure. The powder room has an oak and high-gloss black stain finish. The floor is New Saint Laurent stone, and latte-colored wall coverings by Holly Hunt add texture.  Above the sink is a vintage Italian mirror that the client had. Andre Mellone used mirror walls to bring out the lights in the dining room. Versus the wall is a vintage cabinet by Le Corbusier; dining table and chair by Green River Projects. The ceramics are by a Portuguese artist, Bella Silva. The kitchen’s white wood millwork contrasts with Imperial Danby marble worktops. Originally from the Brazilian mint, Casa de Moeda do Brasil, two genuine Brazilian Art Deco plates are mounted on the island support beam. PICK INSIDE THIS UPPER EAST SIDE HOUSE WITH A MODERN TOUCH The breakfast room adjoins the kitchen and serves as a less formal family eating area. A custom Studio Mellone banquette and dining table, as well as an antique Archimede Seguso pendant light and vintage Charlotte Perriand dining chairs, are shown. Andre Mellone warmed the library with brushed white wood joinery and wall paneling. A historic Edward Wormley upholstery desk chair in Aissa Dione silk and a bespoke Studio Mellone couch covered in corduroy by Raf Simons for Kvadrat. The walls are in the shade Dove Wing in the primary rooms by Benjamin Moore paint. The rug and the headboard are custom made. Vintage Borens lamps are on the side of the bed and above the bed is an artwork by Jose Albers. Inspired by Pieri Portaluppi, the main bathroom pays tribute to the Milan Villa Necchi. The marble is Calacatta Monet, and the black tiles are Pratt Larson. The sink and adorning fittings are by Mirabelle and Rohl. Credits: Architectural Digest

At the moment that designer Olivia Stutz got challenged to transform a family home condo in New York Tribeca into art-driven, she got really excited. The designer was so happy that Elle Langston, the local nail salon Paintbox founder, and her family trusted her vision. Olivia Stutz moved to New York three years ago from San Francisco to launch her design studio. When designing the three-bedroom loft, she used textures and color, with structural and metallic elements. Therefore, reflecting Elle´s aesthetic of outing two colors together. Which is something that the nail founder does in her nail studio. Together with the New York artist Alex Proba, the designer remodeled this Tribeca playful family home. The living room includes a custom-made rug with a vast space and high and floor ceilings windows. The three white Stairway bookshelves are piled and stocked with CB2, Urban Outfitters, and Zara Home accessories. A copper bowl by Brooklyn studio Fort Standard, JWDA table lamps by Danish firm Menu, and a burnt orange light by Entler is among the items on display. The designer states that styling was a big part of the family home design. Olivia used Elle and her husband’s existing furniture, such as velvet sofas, Gubi dinnerware, and Milo Baughman chairs. To highlight the family home, the designer used sculptural and metallic elements. Including a tubular steel chair designed by Jumbo; a matching chrome piece; a geometric floor lamp, and a white structure in the middle of the couches. The designer got inspiration from Ettore Sottsass and the 1980 Memphis movement. Olivia found some of the family home pieces in a sample sale. TRIBECA PLAYFUL FAMILY HOME Stutz´s remodeled the living lounge area with a neutral tone for a clear feeling. With a white sofa, white rug, and driftwood photograph by Keith Ramsdell. The main bedroom family home decorations use the same neutral tones. Combining the white and the gray upholstered wall. Neutral palettes don’t mean tedious. Stutz incorporates playful elements in the room. For example, the black side tables with oak drawers and the hardwood floors combined with bespoke white lamps. Texture, pattern, and color are all there at all times. The designers adore the combination of marble and sheepskin, as well as the sharp edges. Olivia utilized more metallic and geometric items throughout the apartment to bring everything together, including the kids’ playroom. The playroom/ guest room is incorporated a golden Half Moon Mirror by Ben and Aja Blanc. Elle and her husband already possessed the circular, black marble dining table and green Beetle dining chairs in the dining room, both by Danish manufacturer Gubi. Credits: Architectural Digest

Located in Washington, USA, Imperfecto is a mix of Mediterranean and Latin American cuisine. Materials such as marble, wood, and brass are some of the materials used in the restaurant’s design. OOAK Architects, a studio in Athens and Stockholm, designed Imperfecto. With the help of the photographer and art director Yiorgos Kordakis.The architect company conquered this project thanks to an invited competition. The company’s name stands for One of a Kind, is directed by Maria Papafigou and Johan. Other projects designed by the company are a concrete house on a rocky cliff at the Greek island Karpathos. When the company designed the Washington restaurant, the group found inspiration from Mediterranean standards. For example, the blue and white color pallet used on the decoration. Imperfecto is defined as a “culinary experience whose imperfection originates from the miraculous synthesis of apparently contradictory materials, universes, and aesthetic identities.” Rectangular in a plan, the restaurant seats 98 guests. The front of the house separates into three sections: the bar, the main dining room, and the chef’s table. The architects used neutral tones with blue and white tones all around the eating area. The Washington restaurant has white walls and different textures that reflect light in distinctive ways in each room. Recently the restaurant had an upgraded. The designers added a private dining room and outdoor furniture. GET TO KNOW THE WASHINGTON RESTAURANT, IMPERFECTO The OOAK architects used various materials, including wood, terracotta, and marble. The rooms have custom-made furniture and pieces from well-known artists and leading brands like Verpan and Marset. The restaurant team stated that the architects incorporate high-quality materials like Greek and Italian marbles. As well as brass and wood from various places in the world, designing a diversity of textures in the restaurant. At the entrance of the Washington restaurant, a maître stand made of burl wood, with ceramic pieces, stand out. The bar is on the other side of the lobby, with big arches as custom-made lights and an abstract photograph of a Greek quarry by Kordakis. The snow-white marble bar has crimson red chairs. On the other side is the main dining room, with wooden tables and chairs covered in Kvadrat fabrics. Drop-shaped glass fixtures by Swedish artist Simon Klenell hang above the people’s heads. The lighting fixtures give out a pleasant glow designed to evoke the “comfort of the sun over the Aegean.” The team incorporated a row of “silos” with leather banquettes and circle tables on a back wall in the main room. On the ceiling are round enclosures that conceive a pod-like feeling. The chef table area is near the main room, equipped with a standard table made of elm. Plus, leather chairs and cylinder brass lights from Orbium. To conclude, the team coated the back wall with a zig-zag screen made of terracotta. Credits: Dezeen

Modern-minimalist interior designs remain popular, and design firms strive to make each design project distinctive and reflect the owner’s personality. Belousova interior, a Russian design studio, specializes in designing rooms that appeal to its clients’ senses. This enabled them to build one-of-a-kind and individual projects for each client. The studio seeks to design rooms that are visually pleasing and useful. Essentially rooms that mirror the characteristics of the individuals who live in them. This particular modern minimalist is an excellent portrayal of visual aesthetics and the experiences that interact with the house. This modern minimalist secluded property in Moscow, Russia, is a reflection of its owner’s personality. The studio addressed this minimalist interior design with plain hues, but fun use of rich texture and distinctive, one-of-a-kind furniture types that dramatically complement this little, simple room. The neutrals are prominent throughout the apartment. The 66 square meter house is finished in whites, greys, and browns. The red marble that adds a splash of color to the area is a standout accent. Every single detail added has its own presence that complements the red marble in the living room. The texture is present also in every piece of furniture in the living room, bedroom, entrance, kitchen, and even bathroom. There is also a lighting game that enhances the entire apartment. This modern apartment lacks crisp lines and hard shapes in favor of warmer round, wavier shapes found in the furniture, details, and even the walls. This modern minimalist residence exudes indescribable tranquility. Its modern and minimalist interior design captivates the eye. This apartment is not for everyone, but those with minimalist and modern tastes might will like living here. Credits: Artemest

Ed Cole and Christopher Wigand remodeled their house to a refined house in California with a 60´s design style. The end effect is a lustrous house with a lot of personalities. REFINED HOME IN CALIFORNIA When Ed Cole and Christopher Wigan, looked for a house in Southern California, they specified a midcentury property with original charm. The search was difficult because most of the 60´s decor houses were completely remodeled. In the end, they chose the house previously owned by media magnate George Randolph Hearst. The legendary mansion was designed by Hollywood set designer James McNaughton. At the start, McNaughton envisioned a grand property with a mystical aura and a massive gateway adorned with metal medallions. Cole and Wigan discovered an outdoor area enclosed by Romanesque sculptures, columned belvederes, and mirrored ponds. The 8,000 square feet of glass-walled rooms, Palladian-style villa needed more work than expected. The interior designer and contractor Stoker Inc. developed the project. ANTHONY COCHRAN BACKGROUND Anthony Cochran creates interiors that are both personal and distinctive by mixing cultures, periods. The vast rooms provide a welcoming atmosphere. Small spaces have a certain sense to them. Every aspect of the decor and lifestyle is taken into account when developing environments that are classy and yet unintimidating. The challenge was in creating a new look while keeping the past’s individuality. When renovating the home’s original decoration and layout were taken into consideration. The new owners intended to remodel with their extensive furniture collection, which included Italian classics and statement pieces. Everything came together beautifully in the end. Credits: Architectural Digest

Take a closer look at this French Riviera home that is located in Côte d’Azur. It features a worthy modern interior design, with mid-century details you will love. Jean-Eric Gnuva is the owner of this French Riviera Home after he asked for a complete transformation. The first request of Gnuva was that “He wanted the space to feel luxurious, almost as if it were an ultra-high-end hotel,” explains Jean-Charles Tomas, the interior designer. Tomas said that the first agreement was to renovate the kitchen. But, once Gnuva saw it and saw the work has been done, he decided to make a general renovation. The entire renovation took two years, mostly because of Covid 19. Gnuva stayed at home and it was practically impossible to get things done. “It was interesting because COVID-19 made everyone rethink their relationship with their own home,” Tomas says. “Jean-Eric just happened to be renovating his [house] during this moment of reflection.”. Tomas had a few challenges once he was renovating this French Riviera home, but one of the main ones was the structural elements of the abode could not be touched. However, Tomas is a master in solving problems and that’s what he did. He said that “We put in a fake column, which created three little nooks. This really opened up the space and made it more functional with a bespoke desk, a small cabinet, and a lounging area for reading.” Côte d’Azur Home Renovation As mentioned before, Tomas built a fake column (right), which made three small niches. That permitted the room to consistently incorporate a bespoke work area, little cabinet, and settee. Jean-Eric Gnuva had one important thing on his mind, that besides every room had an amazing view, but Gnuva didn’t utilize it because of the materials of the window. So Tomas changed them to harmonious tones using wood.   Last, but not least, we have to talk about this outstanding view, because it’s speechless. Regarding this point of the home, Tomas says, “Because no matter what we do inside of a home, nothing can really compete with the views.” And we couldn’t agree more! Credits to: Architectural Digest