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Inside the Pod-Like Holiday Home Built to Withstand Nature

September 8, 2025

A striking coastal holiday home clad in rough-sawn larch, with pod-like forms that twist and shift to echo the landscape.

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The Story Behind Olivo’s Striking Stone Tapestry Walls

September 8, 2025

Step inside Olivo in London, where Sardinian tradition inspires every detail. From stone tapestry walls to a duck-egg blue facade, the restaurant tells a story of heritage and renewal through design.

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Outdoor Entertaining Done Right: A Backyard Built for Gatherings

September 7, 2025

An Ibiza-inspired garden makeover featuring a vibrant mosaic wall, bespoke outdoor kitchen with BBQ, York stone dining area, handcrafted hardwood bench, and a lush herb wall. Bright pink lounge chairs and evergreen planting create a colorful, family-friendly backyard perfect for entertaining.

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How a Small Extension Made a Big Difference in This House

September 7, 2025

Built-in furniture now runs the length of the new living room, extending seamlessly to the outdoor patio. This continuity of design blurs the boundary between indoors and outdoors, creating a cohesive space for both daily living and entertaining. A custom sliding door ensures the maximum amount of natural light reaches inside, while also providing easy access to the garden.

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Why this mid-century modern inspired home feels timeless today

September 6, 2025

This contemporary home brings together clean lines, open spaces, and thoughtful connections between indoors and outdoors.

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A Modular Greenhouse Where You Can Grow Plants and Rest

September 6, 2025

A modular greenhouse and shed designed by Ville Hara and Linda Bergroth combines storage, cultivation, and a bright retreat. Made from Finnish pine and glass, it’s a flexible garden structure with space for plants, tools, and even a bed.

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