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CONVERSATION WITH VERONIQUE LIEVRE AND HEINZ LEGLER
FAR MEADOW BY CONNECTION PHOTOGRAPHY
A VISIT TO THE KANDA HOUSE, SRI LANKA
UNCOVERING DESIGN WITH STEPHEN KENN & BECKS OPPERMAN
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With so many ancient farmhouses in Puglia being converted into homes, it’s not all that surprising to find traditional farm tools decorating walls. But the Country House in Maruggio takes it to another level, with a huge variety of intriguingly-shaped implements lining shelves and hanging from every wall. It makes for an entertaining choice of […]
Explore the Croatian coastline, famed for its sapphire waters, sandy and pebbled beaches, and a myriad of small islands. Architecturally, it’s a feast of historical delights – with Venetian palaces, Napoleanic forts, Slavic churches and classical columns. And speaking of feasts, don’t forget to sample local wines and olive oils… Here is just a sample […]
We recently added a new A-frame home to the BoutiqueHomes collection, the 75 A Frame in Sausalito, near San Francisco. It’s a great space — a little Craftsman, a little mid-century — and flooded with natural light. There’s a dramatic oil painting that sits prominently in the living room. Curious to know more about it, […]
Cool stairs around the world… We don’t all love climbing them but when they look this good, it might be worth foregoing the elevator. CASA SOLO PEZO, ARAGON, SPAIN Follow the winding staircase… A fine-tuned sense of balance both vertically and horizontally integrates the interior and exterior spaces of this award-winning house. LA CASA PEQUENA, […]
Photographer Tommy Schuch worked for three years as manager at Far Meadow in California’s High Sierras, and while he was there he captured these dazzling images of the landscape. The image above was shot in the Back Meadow in the early morning. As he tells us, “This was late fall during a freezing morning as […]
Too cold outside for a swim? We’ve got you covered. Check out these indoor pools that are perfect for any season. VILLA ANTICO OLIVO, MARCHE, ITALY A beautiful and thoughtful preservation of structure and land has created a chic and inviting retreat. The ground-floor living area now includes a fun and unexpected indoor plunge pool with […]
A small country hotel in Portugal’s Algarve, Casa Modesta has nine guest rooms with private patios and hammocks, stunning rooftop terraces, and gardens full of fruit trees and vegetables. At first glance, it doesn’t look like it could possibly have been inspired by anyone’s grandfather. With its strong, clean lines and imposing design, it sits […]
Less is more. Keep it simple. Explore our collection of homes with minimalist architecture here on BoutiqueHomes. VILLA CARDO, PUGLIA, ITALY A place of simplicity and calm… The muted minimalist design complements the property’s pastoral landscapes, with a relaxed and inviting air of rustic sophistication and simple pleasures. MALLORCA VILLA, MALLORCA, SPAIN Zen and dreamlike… […]
We recently heard from the owners of Estudio Do Oc in Evora, Portugal, that they had started a new business – or, rather, resurrected an ancient business. The Reguengos de Monsaraz region of Portugal is known for its beautiful woven blankets (once used by local shepherds to protect themselves from the cold), and when Renato […]
Have you ever noticed that everything tastes better outside? In fact, we are told, eating outdoors can be remarkably good for your health. Have a picnic, or gather round a table with a gorgeous view. Choose as green a spot as possible, away from the noise and bustle of the big city. Studies have shown […]
When we first saw the kitchen at N’orma, a beautifully restored baglio in Sicily, we were really intrigued. With its mezzanine floor, ancient underfloor piping and the curious tools decorating its walls, this was clearly no ordinary room. So we asked owner and interior designer Andreina Iebole to walk us through its history and transformation. […]
Verana is Heinz and Vero’s Fitzcarraldo. What is Fitzcarraldo? “Fitzcarraldo is an image that somehow becomes lodged deep in your brain—maybe washed there by a dream, or smuggled inside a book, or planted during a casual conversation—which then grows into a wild and impractical vision that keeps scrambling back and forth in your head like […]
Head for the Pacific and soak up the California coast… SADDLE PEAK, TOPANGA Nestled high above the Pacific on a secluded peak of the Santa Monica mountains, this meticulously crafted home is a study in light, texture and sublime geometry. CASE STUDY HOUSE 26, SAN RAFAEL Architect Beverley Thorne’s masterfully crafted home represents the golden […]
Escape to the California desert… SUENO SAGRADO, PIONEERTOWN This off-grid getaway in Pioneertown is folded into its natural surroundings, enveloped in sandy hues and sheets of California sunshine. MERCHANT HOUSE, MORONGO VALLEY Located on five acres of untouched land, this house is a creative getaway with an ever-evolving rotation of unique curated pieces, inviting guests […]
Get off the beaten track in the Golden State with these great escapes in California backcountry. RIVER WILLOW, KERNVILLE Perched high on riverbank boulders, with incredible views of the rugged Greenhorn Mountains and the Kern River babbling at your doorstep, this lovely cabin in the Sequoia area of Kernville is a private and idyllic oasis. […]
Lands of liquid gold… Explore the world’s famous olive-growing regions, stay a few nights among the olive groves, sample the local fare — and bring home a few bottles of olive oil to remind you of your stay. OLIVE GROVE, ZIZANJ ISLAND, CROATIA Inhabiting the entire southern tip of an island in Croatia, this private […]
When restaurateur and sommelier Vincenzo Madaro was redesigning Casina Trovanza, his former family home near the National Parco delle Gravine in Puglia, he wanted to retain as much of the original masseria as possible. The goal was to bring ancient designs and materials back to life but give them a modern twist. One of the […]
Looking for destinations with yoga retreats? Why not create your own at one of these exotic locations? RIAD HOTEL, MARRAKESH, MOROCCO This boutique hotel has an effortlessly indulgent feel. A traditional Moroccan riad, it has been converted into seven rooms and suites that can be rented individually or together for retreats and workshops. 16TULUM, TULUM, […]
Villa CP in Catalonia was recently restored by Barcelona-based Zest Architecture, taking a secluded farmhouse and updating it into a dramatic but sustainable modern family home. It’s the details that really caught our attention, including the rusted corten steel doors opening into the garden that complement the textures and shades of the local slate exterior. […]
Bring the kids to these family-friendly vacation home rentals that don’t compromise on style. MARTAK PASSIVE HOUSE, LOVELAND, COLORADO This home’s design is ideal for families who are looking to spend quality time in a beautiful setting. The small loft features a net bed, giving kids a place to nest. CASA 1413, CATALONIA, SPAIN A […]
Head east out of Los Angeles and before long you’ll hit the arid landscape of the California high desert. It is seductive terrain, increasingly popular with Angelenos looking to escape the big city as well as international travelers wanting to experience a little Wild West cool. And it’s there, in the Morongo Valley, en route […]
Looking for a Brazilian vacation home rental? Here are some great places to start. ITAPOROROCA BEACH HOUSE, TRANCOSO, BAHIA A tropical setting with ocean breezes. Perched on a bluff above Itapororoca Beach, with gorgeous views over the Atlantic, this beach house in Trancoso has a lived-in and loved feel. CASA LOLA, TRANCOSO, BAHIA A bohemian […]
As one of the world’s architectural luminaries, Frank Lloyd Wright left his mark on American architecture with his stylish but straightforward concept of Usonian design, and this holiday home in Michigan presents a rare opportunity to call one your own — at least for a few nights. We love the mixture of original Lloyd Wright […]
A-Frame cabins and other angles we love… PAN TREE TOP CABINS, GJESÅSSJØEN, NORWAY Groundbreaking architecture in breathtaking nature… Majestic, almost otherworldly A-frames on stilts, standing firm among the swaying trees of the boreal Finnskogen, the forest of the Finns, these cabins were described by French Vogue as “the perfect nature refuge”. SUMAVA COTTAGES, KLATOVY, CZECH […]
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