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Waterside Living
Refreshed with colours borrowed for sky, surf and sand, as dated waterfront properties is bought back to life.

Traditional style goes bold in the kitchen where white crown and box moldings are offset by lively leaf-green walls. Tiles and green hues tie together the kitchen and breakfast area. The family room takes its color cue from the water surrounding the home. The mater suite features a West-Indian style tongue-and-groove ceiling, grass cloth walls and turquoise accents. The family calls this space The inviting table setting included rattan chargers,Classic Bamboo china by Juliska, ceramic fish bowls and shell napkin rings. The living room embodies the seaside elegance of West Indie style. Raffia baskets keep sunblock and flip-flops within easy reach but out of sight. By the outdoor shower, colorful signs give a fun sense of directions and distances. The cabinet's center section has roll-back doors to hide the TV when not in use. Vibrant colors set the island vibe of the powder room. Dana and Ramsey's twins are always ready for a beach day. Italian glass mosaic tiles set as cabochons between travertine stone pavers echo the wall color in the master bedroom.





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Bold and Beautiful
A traditional home gets a lively makeover with gemstone hues, offbeat art, and quirky accents.

A butteRfly portrait was the inspiration for the guest bedroom.The romantic white cane bed featuring hand carved details has a decidedly feminine air. Shimmering mercury glasses and votive add touch of glamour the bathroom Even when not in use on the table, the glasses earn their keep as striking objects lined up on shelves Striped towels and zigzag rainbow rug add zip to an all-white bath. In a neutral space like this, it’s easy to dramatically change out the look of the room simply by playing with the accessories. Mixing patchwork quilts and brightly patterned pillows creates a“collected over time” look. An artisan-made light fixture incorporating natural wood and shells replaced a formal chandelier in the dining room. A teal blue glass chandelier adds an unexpected dash of color up high. A bunny painting inspired the room’s palette. A collection of shimmering crystals lines a console that is part mantel, part table. In the kitchen, electric-blue ottoman- style stools welcome guests to lounge at the counter. Neutral cabinetry, original to the house, makes a seamless backdrop for touches of color to pop ouT. In the dining room, an exotic rug sets off the dark wicker chairs. By keeping things simple and livable, the Fidels have created a space that feels real, not contrived. In the master bedroom, a graceful arched raffia-upholstered headboard frames a collection of striped and lattice-look pillows. A fringed, patterned rug brings art underfoot. When they redecorated, the Fidels kept their old sofa but spiced it up with pillows and throws. The lamps’ black shades harmonize with the deep-toned armchairs nearby. The focal point in Kathi and Ray Fidel's foyer is a 5-foot-high mixed-media collage created by California artist James Verbicky using international currency.





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Everafter Farm
Transforming and 1840s house into a family home is artist Dawne Polis's greatest masterpiece.

Dawne propped an old door behind a small cabinet and topped it with a Victorian painting. Her custom “antique” is the perfect fit for a previously bare corner. A set of diamond patterned wood doors found at the side of the road set in motion Dean’s cabinetry project on either side of the fireplace/ Pale periwinkle walls, well-worn woods and a French armoire create the cozy welcome that Dawne longed for. Keepsakes that appear to be family heirlooms are no less special for having been acquired at local auctions and yard sales. Over forty years after clipping an article about a red bed, Dawne purchased her very own. At its foot, sits a maple hope chest given to her by her father on her 16th birthday. An ornate Victorian fireplace surround complete the heritage look of the master bedroom. The back entry is used for far more than just coming in from the outside with a classic vinyl checkerboard floor, displays of copper pots and pans, and a cozy sunflower yellow tufted leather chair. A convex mirror hangs above a fireplace surround painted in distressed green. A gilded chair and table instill a touch of faded glamor. A Victorian fireplace mantle, a spacious table, a stately sideboard, and a blue and white theme sets the dining room French farmhouse comfort. From the chenille bedspread to the porcelain pitcher and basin, pretty much everything in the guest bedroom is a vintage find--including the oil painting. Homeowners Dawne and Dean Polis United with white paint, mismatched wall sconces make a fitting stage for displaying a Wedgwood pitcher and transferware canister. Blue hobnail goblets keep up with the dining room blue and white palette and patterns while paying tribute to Dawne’s fondness for one of France’s favorite country color combination. Gentle accessories, like this delicate vase and sheep figurines, bring softness to the country decor.





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Phoenix Rising
An abandoned Arizona home takes flight with mid-century modern furnishings and a major makeover.

The remodeled bathroom's focal point is a freestanding bathtub adjacent to the glassed-in shower A stained-glass window, one of a pair the Durkins bought on Craigslist, sits atop an art-deco chest. On display are choice examples of Italian pottery, including a Rimini blue bull by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. The copper fireplace flue panel was “aged” to contrast with new earthy mosaic tiles. Keeping faithful to the mid-century mantra of creating beauty from an amalgam of things you love, the couple chose a centuries-old French pastry counter as the kitchen’s focal point. A vintage yellow vase filled with flowers in the same color family adds a cheerful note. These vintage vases were designed by the Bitossi company and Bagni. The metal horse was created in the style of Frederick Weinberg. Prized possessions line built in shelves that frame a window niche. The kitchen walls are wallows with beveled subway tiles. A recess niche above the farmhouse sink features patterned tiles and a ledge. The corner fireplace is the stand-out feature in Kylie and Ryan Durkin’s great room. Original rectangular block poured-concrete walls lend the space an organic feel. The bedroom’s décor—which includes items culled from Modern Manor, as well as estate sale and Craigslist, trends toward cheerful tones. Ryan found the Sputnik chandelier at an estate sale. To make items pop, the walls were painted blue.





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Tamryn Walker
Brimming with vintage finds and colour, this heritage home in Johannesburg is a vibrant expression of its owner's bold creativity.

Dining area in colourful kitchen Detail of artwork in pink bedroom View of scullery from kitchen in heritage home Eclectic living room with colourful decor Display of kaftans in entrance Kitchen with vintage stove and cupboards Detail of kitchen ornaments and open cutlery drawer Eclectic living room with colourful decor Feature portrait Eclectic living room with colourful decor Open plan kitchen and living area with vintage furniture Detail of kitchen shelf Bedroom with electic decor and pink walls





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French Finesse
When Kathy and Doug McCabe left a large home in a Dallas, Texas, gated community for a small cottage in the historic district of McKinney, both life and style changed.

Clever detailing—such as the pedestal “legs” that flank the range—gives built-ins the look of separate furniture pieces. This unfitted look brings a Euro-country sensibility to a kitchen. This little reading nook exemplifies Kathy's love of repurposing vintage finds and to draw on and even amplify the home’s cottage character. To highlight the humble, handmade character of the home’s furnishings and architecture, Kathy keeps pattern minimal. She prefers cotton and linen fabrics in their natural state. A stone planter and birds bring a bit of the garden to the dining room table. The living room accommodates two sofas and lots of guests. The muted palette and well-chosen accessories contribute to the cottage’s classic French country look. The foyer is home to an antique French cherub, a vintage mirror and metal table. The delicate blue and white wallpaper heralds the color palette of the interior of the home. Kathy mixes wood pieces in a variety of natural finishes with metal ones that show a little age, and then ties everything together with a color scheme of gentle whites, dove gray and pale blue. A small foyer opens into the living room through the original arch doorway that highlights the style of the front door. Antique serving domes make an intriguing radial arrangement. They hang on either side of the mirror in a balanced but asymmetrical design statement, in keeping with the couple’s relaxed style. Because there’s very little pattern in the rest of the house, a room full of pattern is a pleasant surprise. In quintessential French style, black and white toile adds cottage character suited to the attic space without detracting from the home’s calming neutrality. Once walled off from both the kitchen and living area, this sunny space plays dual roles as a dining room and a library. Antique French entry doors are suspended on tracks and wheels— barn door style—that are hidden by added-on crown molding. Doors are pull closed when needed but when left open guests can see the back kitchen walls from the front entry. With its handprinted sign and ballet slippers, the door leading from the hallway to the guest room sets the tone for the inviting space. Once a detached one-car garage, this charming space is now an extra entertaining area. A built-in buffet keeps necessities at hand, plus its top surface acts as a serving and pass-through space when the bifold windows are opened to the outdoors. Kathy painted the nursery a rich buttercream for a warm color shift from other rooms, making it feel separate somehow, like a destination. An old wicker rocker and pillows made of vintage linens are timeless classics.





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Ania and Tomek
New colourful apartment for two on a new housing estate. At first glance, the owner's longing for the climate of sunny Spain, full of juicy, saturated colours, is striking.

Dining table in colourful apartment Modern colourful bedroom with fresco painted wall Desk in bedroom and table lamp Book shelves and sofa in home office Desk and chair in modern home office White peonies in vases White peonie in vase Peonies on green stone coffee table Desk chair and tabletop lamp in bedroom Pink dining room in modern apartment Sofa in modern living room table in modern dining room Dining room in modern colourful apartment





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Claudia Anderson
Claudia Anderson gave her tired Victorian in terrace home in Northamptonshire a colourful glow up

Yellow sofa in a pink living room Gold painted Victorian reclaimed fireplace against an exposed brick chimney breast Gold bathtub in a green panelled bathroom with patterned jungle leaf wallpaper Gold painted French bed and side table in a pink bedroom Ceramic sink with gold taps in a monochrome kitchen Grandfather clock with shelves in a pink living room Claudia Anderson feature portrait Neon sign on a brick chimney breast with a wood burning stove Handmade beaded chandelier hanging from a white ceiling in a green scalloped painted room Claudia Anderson feature portrait Glass pendant light in front of a gold arch in a hallway Blue wall and painted fireplace surround in a dining room Claudia Anderson feature portrait





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Claire et Pierre
In the beautiful medieval city of Laon, Claire and Pierre have transformed a former inn into a family home and a guest house.

Claire et Pierre - feature portrait Eclectic dining room Claire et Pierre - feature portrait Large chest as coffee table in colourful living room Detail of food and candles on wooden dining table Country bedroom Colourful classic style living room Country bedroom Toilet in white painted bathroom Colourful living room with parquet floors and period features Country bedroom with vaulted ceiling Modern grey kitchen with wooden worktops Country bedroom





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Art House
As an artist, Kim Black couldn't resist putting a colourful stamp on her rambling farmhouse. Every space is filled with creative flair and, of course, her beautiful artworks.

Living room Bedroom with floral large painting Living room detail Owner's portrait Homeowner's portrait Bedroom with yellow velvet armchair Bedroom in pinks Living room detail Dining room Dining room Corner beside staircase Owner's portrait Passage landing with colourful painting





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