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Ukrainian interior designer Yana Molodykh has renovated an early 20th-century apartment in Kyiv, drawing on its history to blend classical and contemporary elements. Named Landscape Alley, the apartment incorporates a blend of different styles and eras, reflecting both the heritage of the building and the background of its owners. Yana Molodykh has renovated a historic apartment in Kyiv The apartment’s design takes cues from the building’s history and location. With its four-meter-high ceilings and classical proportions, the apartment lent itself … Continue reading “Yana Molodykh combines heritage and eclecticism in historic Kyiv apartment”

The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features the renovation of an early 20th-century apartment in Barcelona. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. Local practice Sigla Studio renovated preserved the original mosaic floors and mouldings. Readers were impressed by the restoration, with one describing it as “delicate, sensitive and restrained”, while another praised the “lovely blend of the best of the existing with some sympathetic modern additions”. James Turrell reveals “monumental sequence of chambers” for AlUla desert installation Other stories in … Continue reading “Dezeen Debate features “delicate and restrained” restoration in Barcelona”

Paris-based Atelier du Pont has teamed up with Menorca-based Aru Arquitectura to convert a pair of dilapidated old farm buildings into a summer house with a surprising mix of colours and textures. Estancia San José is the vacation home of a mother and daughter, set amidst 76 hectares of Menorcan countryside. The renovation involved converting a traditional stone barn and the adjoining farmhouse. Pivoting glass doors replicate the arched shape of an original window The result is a four-bedroom home … Continue reading “Menorca farmhouse converted into vacation home with acid-yellow kitchen”

Spanish designer Isern Serra has refurbished his Barcelona studio, adding curved walls, arched openings and shelves filled with inspirational objects that give the space a homely feel. The design for the studio aims to make employees feel “truly at ease, comfortable and free to create” by generating an atmosphere that promotes inspiration and reflection, Serra explained. Isern Serra has refurbished his Barcelona studio “The concept of our Estudio-Casa reflects our vision for a work environment that is deeply human, warm … Continue reading “Isern Serra completes “deeply human” interior for his own Barcelona studio”

A historic neo-gothic rectory in New York’s Harlem has been given new life by Brooklyn-based GRT Architects, through highlighting the building’s arched windows and lining spaces with reeded oak panelling. The Rectory of St Thomas was designed by Thomas Henry Poole and built in 1907, but had long stood vacant before a world-renowned painter discovered the property when creating works for the adjacent church. The neo-gothic exterior of the rectory was restored to showcase where interventions have been made GRT … Continue reading “GRT Architects converts Harlem rectory into home for an artist”

For our latest lookbook, we’ve gathered eight interiors where bookshelves and bookcases were used to create elegant storage solutions, ranging from a study in Berlin to a pied-à-terre in Mayfair, London. Not everyone has the space for a library, but adding bookshelves to a home – whether it’s just for storing books or to also display artworks and sculptures – is an easy way to help create cosy, creative interiors. The bookshelves in this lookbook range from simple, low shelves … Continue reading “Eight homes with stylish shelves for book lovers”

Italian studio C+S Architects has completed a nursery near Bergamo featuring a red concrete retaining wall engraved with representations of the animals from a famous 1950s puzzle by designer Enzo Mari. The playful wall welcomes children to the nursery in Alzano Lombardo, which was designed by C+S Architects and local studio Capitanio Architetti to reference both its setting and the history of Italian design. C+S Architects has completed a nursery decorated with Enzo Mari’s puzzle animals The building is situated within … Continue reading “Enzo Mari animals decorate Italian nursery by C+S Architects”

Dramatically veined marble, colourful storage displays and original architectural features come together in this Brooklyn loft renovated by locally based Batliboi Studio. The space in an early 20th-century former manufacturing building on Atlantic Avenue was converted into a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment for Valerie Tsvetkova, who manages the creative services department for beauty brand Elizabeth Arden. The renovation of this industrial space involved uncovering original ceiling beams and exposing ductwork Batliboi Studio founder Hormuz Batliboi helped his client realise the very … Continue reading “Batliboi Studio combines industrial and playful elements in Brooklyn loft”

Blush-coloured basins are experiencing a resurgence in contemporary bathroom interiors. This lookbook compiles eight of our favourite examples. After white, pink was the most popular colour for porcelain fixtures in mid-century interiors, with experts estimating that up to one in four homes built in the US between 1946 and 1966 had a rose-tinted bathroom. Now, interior designers are reinterpreting the trend for the 21st century, using traditional porcelain for a retro feel or adapting modern materials like resin and concrete to create … Continue reading “Eight bathrooms resurrecting pink sinks for the 21st century”

Interior design in 2025 will honour the century-old principles of art deco, favouring statement objects made to last in a departure from the neutral minimalism that characterised last year, designers tell Dezeen. As the new year gets underway, Dezeen spoke to interior designers about their trend predictions for 2025. The creatives were united in acknowledging the ever-growing urgency of sustainability, but without compromising on much-needed escapism in myriad forms. “Last year, we saw a lot of organic architecture and humble … Continue reading ““Yearning for authenticity” central to bolder interior design in 2025″