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Houzz ToursHouzz Tour: A Clothing Studio’s New Life as a Stylish Apartment
A late-1800s loft conversion in France combines contemporary, industrial and colour-block design for a young couple
Full StoryHouzz ToursKitchen Tour: A Colourful Yet Calm Family Space
This airy kitchen-diner cleverly combines strong colour with wood and neutrals to create a fun yet soothing environment
Full StoryHouzz ToursRoom Tour: A Calming Bathroom in Tune With Nature
Functional, beautiful and serene, this en suite is both contemporary and connected to the timeless landscape outside
Full StoryHouzz ToursHouzz Tour: A Cleverly Designed Open-plan Loft in Barcelona
This once vast empty space has become a comfortable, flexible home with ingenious moving walls and hidden storage
Full StoryHouzz ToursHouzz Tour: A 17th Century Flat Beside Lake Como is Transformed
An architect’s genius layout rejig and sensitive redesign has unlocked a beautiful, well-functioning home for a couple
Full StoryGardensGarden Tour: An Unusable Slope Becomes a Relaxing, Sociable Space
This triangular plot was too steep to use, but the imminent arrival of a new garden room gave the project impetus
Full StoryGardensGarden Tour: A Series of Lush Areas Make a Small Plot Feel Bigger
This city garden is a masterclass in creating an entertaining space in a small area while still prioritising plants
Full StoryHouzz ToursKitchen Tour: An Open-plan Kitchen in Palest Pink and Warm Gold
Barely there pink acts as a warm neutral in this newly opened-up kitchen, giving it a fresh, light, welcoming feel
Full StoryHouzz ToursHouzz Tour: Earthy Hues and Texture Add Character to a New Home
Before and after photos show how a designer brought character into a modern property without breaking the bank
Full StoryHouzz ToursHouzz Tour: Art Deco Meets Midcentury in a Fun Seaside Apartment
A neutral palette provides the backdrop for a home filled with bold artwork, ornaments and vintage furniture
Full StoryHouzz ToursKitchen Tour: An Old Extension is Tweaked for its New Owners
An architectural intervention transformed this kitchen, as the layout wasn’t working for the family who inherited it
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