Europe195 Stories

Beautiful original plasterwork underscores the grand scale of this flat’s 85 sq m living, dining and home office space

Beautiful period features and decorative details have been given centre stage in this elegantly understated renovation

Making a sunny loggia, with its beautiful ceiling and big window, part of the living space has transformed this home

A retired homeowner turned to an architect known for his bold use of colour to create this joyful pied-à-terre

Pastels, a holiday feel and a Houzz-inspired bookcase bring a breath of fresh air to this city centre apartment

A newly retired couple asked a designer to showcase their art and furniture and shape the space to suit their lifestyle

This family downsized to a smaller flat, but still needed three bedrooms to accommodate them all. Cue a clever design

A dark, abandoned concierge’s lodge gets a Scandi update and a clever new layout that brings in the light

A flowing layout, fresh colours and textured details have transformed this two-floor flat into a comfortable family home

A brilliantly reconfigured layout, a soaring ceiling and soft pink accents give this flat both glamour and practicality

Moving the kitchen into the hallway turned a clumsily laid-out apartment into this airy two-bed family home