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Sun-soaked grounds and sprawling vistas are just the beginning at Mas La Romaine in Provence, France. Owner and interior designer Meilin Bristiel restored the 18th-century art-filled home with eco-friendly updates for the lowest environmental impact, and is committed to continuing to make choices that better the planet. And she’s not all talk. From her use […]

Some of our BoutiqueHomes are filled with so many eye-catching details and intriguing decor, it’s hard to choose just one thing to feature. From the moment we listed the Dubrovnik Coastal Villa we were faced with this predicament. The historic Croatian house built in 1938 is loaded with design gems and unique finds we were […]

The Bunkers is a special property within vast stretches of polder on the border of Belgium and Holland. From the remains of two farm buildings and war-torn ruins, owners Margaux and Axel Corman have brought new life to these historic grounds which served as bunkers during both world wars. There are plenty of intriguing details included […]

When it comes to design, one spark of inspiration can set you off in a completely new direction. Just ask Cindy Steinman, owner of The Brexley in Scottsdale, Arizona. “I had already had a design drawn up for what was to become The Brexley,” she explains, “then I saw this amazing door on the internet. […]

Just like people, home furnishings have stories to tell. Each chair, credenza, and table lamp carries a history that deserves appreciation, even if it’s been long forgotten. This idea is one of the key concepts at the core of VLAB Design, an Italian furniture company created in 2008 by Francesco Iervolino and Valerio Rinaldi. They revive old, discarded objects […]

Each listing on BoutiqueHomes is carefully selected so that we only bring you the best of the best from around the world. One thing that sets our homes apart are the hidden treasures that sometimes go unnoticed! That’s why we highlight some of these features in the Found section of our online journal. Read on […]

From the ruins of a dilapidated 20th-century farmhouse, the Malderen Barn in Belgium has been brought back to life by owners Michel Rochette and Birgitta Seghers.  They’ve reinvigorated the space with a bright color palette, sleek appliances, and modern decor. Birgitta has played a particularly special role in creating the barn’s new interiors, as the artist […]

There’s something about Casa di Monti in Puglia, this vision in white set on an arid Mediterranean parcel of gnarled olive groves and bunny-eared cacti. As a minimalist confection of stone, cement, glass, and corten steel—all rather cool ingredients that lend it a terribly chic, magazine-ready aesthetic— it emanates a surprisingly earthy, approachable vibe. This […]

When we visited Hillside Drive in Topanga recently, we couldn’t help noticing the unusual light fitting above the dining table. It’s shaped like a barrel, but completely rusted and perforated with countless tiny holes, some of which have crumbled away completely. We asked owner Jill Young Rosenast what it was and where it came from – […]

Nestled into the rugged beauty of the Rocky Mountains in Loveland, Colorado, Martak Passive House, the 2017 Grand Overall Winner for Green Home of the Year, has a delightful bit of fun up its nature-loving sleeve. At the end of the upper bedroom and over the office hangs a net bed, light and airy, strong […]

Let’s take a moment to express our love for adjustable shelves — an invention perfectly adapted to the real-life problem of putting stuff away. Then there are the clesks of Krisel Glass Cabin, which are the ingenious confection of owner Jared Eberhardt. Clesks are closet-desks, in essence cheerfully adjustable shelves that offer a place to […]

Villa Filottrano in Marche, Italy has been restored using traditional local and recycled materials with colorful and authentic Cementina tile work. Cementina is a glazed porcelain stoneware with a surface that recreates the aspect of hand-trowelled cement. Marco Merendi and his wife purchased the tiles in Colle Sannita in the province of Benevento, 80km from Naples, from […]