Renovated Basque Villa

This house in Guipúzcoa, a province in the Basque Country in Spain, was decorated by Iñaqui Mujika. I love the contrast between the dark grey walls and the white woodwork throughout the house. Elegant but not at all stuffy as some wood and wicker furniture and seagrass rugs were used in some rooms which soften and add warmth to the look.


Beautiful patterned tiles in the porch.


Rustic chairs made with logs.


Grey and white striped wallpaper in the foyer.




Mix of modern and antique furniture.




A wall with windows separates the living room from the dining room.




Rustic table and charis contrast with the modern lines of the kitchen. The doors of the island have benn painted black.


A change to all the grey with light blue and white striped wallpaper.




Nautical feel in the bathroom.


Full length mirror leaning against one of the walls of the light filled dresser.



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Summer House on Paros

This house is located near the town of Naoussa on the north of the Greek island of Paros in the Greek Cyclades. An Austrian couple, Martin and Karin finally got the opportunity to buy the house they had rented for several years. They took eight years to transform it from a traditional farmhouse with stables into a comfortable holiday house.

Materials found locally were used for the renovation.


The small windows were kept. In the dining room a spoon lamp adds a merry touch.


The dining area as seen from above.


Karin's portrait hangs above the window. Red painted concrete floor, open shelves and baskets in the rustic kitchen.




Martin poses imitating his wife's portrait in the kitchen.


In the master bedroom the night table and base of the bed are made of concrete.





Mediterranean style bathroom.


This terrace is right outside the master bedroom.


Stunning views from the outside barbecue area.


Shady spot to have dinner outside.

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Modern Apartment in Sweden

It's a beautiful sunny morning here. Hope your Sunday is beautiful too.
This apartment is featured on the Alvhem real estate site. A modern, stylish apartment in an 1880 property in Linnestaden, Sweden. Would you take it as it is, or would you add some more colour? Love to know!


Facade typical of Linnestaden buildings.


The entrance of the building with original tiles.


A light under the staircase not only lets you watch your step but highlights the pattern of the steps.


Soft palette and modern furniture in the ample living room. Wooden boards for the floors.


Wallpaper on one of the living room walls adds interest to the room.


There are three Swedish stoves - called kakelugn - in this apartment. The second one is in the bedroom and yet another one in the dining room. Notice how they added a light behind this one.


Reading nook in the living room.





Close up of the Swedish stove.








Some bread and cheese for me please.


Green hues in the kitchen.
















And the third stove in a corner of the dining room.

More images right here while they last, remember this site takes the pictures down once the property is sold. Sometimes they leave them up for a few days.

Have a great Sunday and see you tomorrow!

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New Atlanta Home

A devastating fire forced homeowners Bonneau and Jennifer Ansley to build a new home. They chose a spot in the Peachtree Battle neighborhood in Atlanta and built a five-bedroom Dutch Colonial home. Architect Charles Heydt designed the home to look like it's been part of the established neighborhood for years.


A façade of Cashiers, North Carolina, fieldstone and a large front porch ensure that this newly constructed Dutch Colonial home complements its mature neighborhood.

The Ansleys in their porch.

The Ansleys' Boykin spaniel, Bodie, in the foyer of their new home. Paint color, Benjamin Moore Oyster Shell

A custom limestone-and-pewter hood was the launching pad for the kitchen's soft blue-gray colour palette.


The family room opens up directly into the large kitchen, which features a comfortable eating area that can accommodate up to 14.

The butler's pantry includes copper countertops, wainscot paneling and mirrored walls, as well as a window that opens up to the outdoor courtyard.

It took faux-finish artist Judy Neukrug six weeks to hand-paint the walls of the dining room to look like wallpaper.


Landscape architect Rick Anderson designed the outdoor living area.


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