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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. 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. Collectibles punch up this nusrey's personality. Kathy framed up a new kind of mobile with her garland of children's cups and tea sets. Strips of vintage fabric add a flutter of fun. To balance the formality of the chairs and install a relaxed feel, Kathy uses a bench outfitted with cushy pillows on one side of the table. The soothing grey and white palette gets a little dash of color from the green and white napkins and plates When displayed in practical and pretty groupings, useful items become part of the decor. But rarely will accessories in a French country home be purely decorative. They usually have an undertone of usefulness like wall-hung plates that can be pulled down for service, or jugs and jars that house kitchen staples. In the guest bedroom, Kathy displays favorite vintage items like old French books united by their faded pink covers. 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. In lieu of more conventional artwork a display of porcelain platters creates a contrast to the zinc canopy and a soft focal point. A stone planter and birds bring a bit of the garden to the dining room table. 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. 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. In a corner of the guest bedroom, deep dormers make way for extra seating and storage. They’re topped with rafters for a loft look. Because odd wall angles can look choppy, Kathy painted the niche a serene blue. 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.





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Rural Romance
Traditional craftsmanship and personal designs honor a former vintage Connecticut dairy farm.

A vintage bottle makes a fitting vessel for roses in a hue in keepsing with the pink accents of the bedroom . A modern acrylic coffee table displays fresh flowers along with favorite design books. The quirky green glass “sacred cow” paperweights were market treasures found on a trip to India. An original slanted doorway adds charm and opens to a walnut sideboard converted into a sink and vanity. A cozy footstool and Oriental rug warm the private space. Ellen Allen’s living room welcomes visitors with a vivid contrast in textures—refurbished post-and-beam barn boards, exposed brick and flagstone, a whitewashed antique hearth, and a casual sisal rug. The blue Kantha quilt draped over a classic 1950s sofa was hand-printed in India. To satisfy a serious yearning for a glorious master bath, Ellen carved space from an adjacent bedroom to fit and feature this deep, old English-style soaking tub fashioned in polished tin and porcelain. Brass candlesticks, a silver teapot and a Chinese Canton teacup are among Ellen’s favorite items. Old copper cooking pots and pans warm modern stainless appliances, while adding country charm to the updated kitchen. Wide chestnut floorboards are balanced by handmade wood cabinets
painted with flat-white milk paint. A backsplash of lustrous Carrera marble mini tiles 
contrasts black honed-granite countertops. Light streams from many windows to fill the living room, once an old brick porch housing orchids in winter. The cozy corner table offers a quiet spot for breakfast or tea for two. A bed-crown treatment made from a favorite Osborne & Little print softens the bedroom window. A hand-embroidered, bittersweet orange-and-cream coverlet from India instills a feminine touch.The 1940s curvy wing chair reupholstered in flax linen adds creature comforts. An antique scale was discovered in nearby Woodbury, Connecticut. “I love hydrangeas. They are so New England!” Ellen says. Bouquets of purple blooms adorn antique flea-market vases.





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Practical Sophistication
Like many lucky enough to visit Paris, Rachel Mullee returned enamored with the City of Light.Today, Rachel has found a way to bring touches of the fame French style into her Minnesota home.

A bag from the famed French bakery Poilane in Paris is framed as art. “It’s not only beautiful but very meaningful.” A floor mirror adds dimension to the small dining room while cabinet provides display and offers safe storage for curated crockery. A palette of dusty blues introduces soft color to the table setting. Vintage linen napkins finish the elegant look. The interior of the cabinet painted in Rachel’s signature palest blue grey provides just-right contrast to show-off prized possessions in a range of patinas and finishes. A vintage armoire got a makeover with white paint and is now used to store bed linens, blankets, throws and other necessary items. Symmetry is created with a pair of identical chairs, wall sconces and baskets. A small dressing table doubles as a nightstand keeping books, flowers and a timepiece within reach. The farmhouse sink is Rachel's favorite kitchen update. Monochromatic bedding gets a boost with texture and patterns and bring interest and comfort to the small bedroom. In the dining room, coats of white paint unify secondhand finds into and elegant design set.For something different from traditional wainscoting, Rachel used tin ceiling tiles below the chair rail in the hallway. Rachel turns unassuming architectural remnants into works of art with the help of white paint and clever unions. Here, an old window shutter and a cast-off mirror join forces to create a small, stylish and practical living room sideboard. Most everything in the bathroom is original to the house simply freshened up with white paint and clip-on shades for the wall sconces; textiles usher in color. Rachel fashioned a pair of narrow shelves from long marble pieces. A narrow sideboard constructed from 2’x4’s and pine planks provides a work area and storage for stylish baskets with a small footprint. Ceramic water pitchers make chic flower vases without pretension.





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The Old Silver Shed
A Cape Cod cottage once in complete disrepair enjoys its new life as a cosy family retreat that captures the colors and casual energy of the coast.

With vintage metal twin beds, cozy blankets and simple furnishings, the guest room as a 'summer camp Airy netting adds a touch of whimsy to a classic chandelier. Tabletop detail in kitchen eating area. In the pantry, a blackboard displays the cottage name Old Silver Shed The modern kitchen adds a sleek vibe to the cottage. The sandy color scheme unifies the open plan. Collection of hearts from all over the world in varied materials and sizes hanging on driftwood on fireplace in living room. Items that recall the coastal location are displayed together with a weathered shelf in one of the hallways. A vintage pine armoire offers much needed storage with charm. Detail of old wooden sign A small stool doubles as a convenient side table to hold books and other items when needed. A stone fireplace is converted to a pizza oven in the kitchen eating area. The library welcomes both rustic and modern elementsAn original Private Beach sign tie the space to its coastal heritage. Elegant, feminine bathroom with vintage mirror, wood vanity and chandelier.





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House Tour - Cardiff
Ruth Carroll used new-found diy skills, simple hacks, and an eye for adding warmth and texture, to fill her new-build with welcoming appeal.

Master bedroom with pale pink panelling, a rattan headboard and soft furnishings. Contemporary dining area in open plan space with wooden flooring, pink panelling and velux windows. Kitchen with grey cabinets, wooden flooring and pink bar stools. Kitchen detail showing sink, grey cabinets and open shelving. Master bedroom with pale pink panelling, a rattan headboard and soft furnishings. Contemporary dining area in open plan space with wooden flooring, pink panelling and velux windows. Kitchen detail showing integrated hob, grey cabinets and oven. Master bedroom detail showing mirror, ladder, basket storage and pale pink panelling. Living room with neutral sofas, a gold coffee table, open shelving and a round mirror. Kitchen detail showing integrated hob, grey cabinets and open shelving. Contemporary dining area in open plan space with wooden flooring, pink panelling and velux windows. Living room detail showing open shelving with plants, photos and stars. Kitchen with grey cabinets, wooden flooring and pink bar stools.





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Chateau Malrome
Today, eight years after the acquisition of the Château de Malromé, and after as many years of renovation, the sisters, Amélie and Mélanie Huyn, can now savour what they have accomplished.

Rustic wooden table and white painted stools - furniture detail Simple country bedroom Distressed painted wooden dressing table in country bedroom Long white drapes on French windows in country living room Framed painting detail Classic style bedroom with green painted walls and white bedding White and green bedroom with four beds Country bedroom Coat hooks along wall of long narrow country corridor Large dining table covered with black tablecloth in classic dining room Circular bedroom with floral wallpapered walls Detail of plastic vintage lamp on mantelpiece Black wooden and rattan chair next to table





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Atelier archi
Architects Isabelle and Mathieu Juy-Lott have renovated a sublime 16th century Norman mansion near Deauville.

View into modern country dining room Grey mosaic tiling in modern shower cubicle Contemporary country kitchen with green walls and black cabinets Modern country dining room with terracotta tile floor Modern country bedroom with pale green painted walls Grey painted walls and terracotta tiled floor in country dining room Modern living room with truck style coffee table Modern country living room with large central coffee table Island in rustic modern country kitchen with black painted cabinets Tropical scene on feature wall in modern country bedroom Large artwork in country hallway Country living room with pale green painted walls and accessories Country staircase





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Sunkist
Lise van Schoor's century-old Victorian terrace in Tamboerskloof, Cape Town, is the perfect showcase for her collection of South African art and design.

Collection of handbags on coat rack Dining room with modern side board, table and leather chairs Homeowner portrait Corner of bedroom with cabinet, handbags and artwork Accessories and cookbooks on kitchen shelves Homeowner's portrait Detail of books, magazines and ornaments Detail of bedroom with handbags and artwork Modern bathroom with wooden vanity Bed with patterned throw Detail of countertop and shelving Dining room with modern sideboard, table and leather chairs Homeowner's portrait





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Laura and Nicholas Hau
When Laura and Nicholas Hau visited Cape Town on holiday, they liked it so much they made a spontaneous decision to relocate from London with their three young sons.

Butlers sink Classical bedroom Classical living room seen from entrance hall Classical kitchen from dining area Classical living room Classical entrance hall Classical bathroom Classical living room Handmade lampshades Classical kitchen Homeowner portrait Homeowner and assistant Display cabinet





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Hobbit Hut
Hobbit Hut owned Kasia and Tomek. Living and working in Denmark was a dream come true for the doctors from Poland.

Country house in Denmark with thatched roof. Easter period in the kitchen Dining room in a country house. Coffee at the owners of the country house Bathroom in a country house. Bathroom in a country house Country dining room Hall in a country house A bedroom in a country house A bedroom in a country house Easter decorations on country dining table. Accessories in a country house View through internal door to country dining room. A bedroom in a country house





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