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Stacy Suaya investigates the use of cork as a building material, as featured in Villa Nemini Teneri, the first home in Sicily to be entirely clad in panels made out of the sustainable tree.

Nemini Teneri’s Cork “Envelope”

On the wall of the 75 A Frame in Sausalito, a dramatic oil painting sits prominently in the living room - the work of San Francisco-based artist Zio Ziegler.

Zio Ziegler at the 75 A-Frame

It’s easy to fall for Andrew Trotter’s designs. In his architectural work throughout Italy, he breathes new life into ancient properties, including the bright and dynamic Villa Cardo in Carovigno, where we found these terrazzo sinks.

The Terrazzo Sinks at Villa Cardo

Zest Architecture took a secluded Catalonian farmhouse and turned it into Villa CP, a dramatic but sustainable modern family home with rusted corten steel doors that complement the textures and shades of the local slate exterior.

Corten Steel Raindrop Doors at Villa CP

When restaurateur and sommelier Vincenzo Madaro was redesigning Casina Trovanza in Puglia, one of the key elements he revisited was the flooring.

Reclaimed Tile Floors at Casina Trovanza

When we asked the owner of La Maison des Arenes about the row of photographs behind the master bed, he told us that they are the work of his partner, Italian photographer Gianluca Gamberini, and were taken on the other side of the world.

Tokyo-ga at La Maison des Arenes

Five years ago, if you had told Priscilla Carpenter Witte that one day she’d be painting a mural in a bathroom at a boutique hotel in Bali, she never would have believed you.

The Murals at Bali Kali Kabu

Beside Sylvie’s dining table hangs a large composition of undyed, handwoven jute; concentric circles that swirl into each other. Created by her friend Laurence Touitou, the piece was originally intended as a floor rug. Sylvie decided to present it on her 

The Somaa Rug at Casa di Monti

Tilmann Krumrey's Glockenbach Loft in Munich, Germany, is a warehouse converted into a live-work-gallery space with constantly changing selections of art… including this kitchen.

Sculpted Steel at Glockenbach Loft

Casa de Maquinas in Merida, Mexico is a historical hacienda that has been beautifully restored and gracefully repurposed. One detail we love is the Sea Shell Grotto.

The Sea Shell Grotto at Casa de Maquinas

We discover the skin-like art of Barcelona-based artist Mònica Sans Carré at Spanish vacation home rental, Girona Townhouse.

The Scars of Living, Girona Townhouse

Vier Zimmer in Munich, Germany, is a historic townhouse that has been reimagined with a cool new concept, a piece that takes “indoor plants” to the next level.

In-Wall Plants at Vier Zimmer

Birgitta Seghers has played a particularly special role in creating the Malderen Barn's interiors, as the artist behind the many paintings adorning its walls.

Painting Worlds at the Malderen Barn

We discover the concrete tiles at Kuca Fotografa, placed by Croatian artist and designer Boris Kajmak around the upstairs bedroom and bathtub.

Concrete Tiles at Kuca Fotografa

When we came across Mas La Romaine, an 18th-century vacation home rental in France, we really fell for its stylish mix of designer furnishings and vintage finds – as well as the striking art on its walls.

A Space for Art at Mas La Romaine

The door at The Brexley, a unique vacation home rental in Arizona, is made up of 7,500 steel pipes of various sizes welded together by architect Cody Carpenter.

The Custom Cage Door at The Brexley

Fikus B&B in Italy's Itria Valley was developed to double as a living showroom for VLAB, with its products dispersed throughout the interiors and available for purchase.

Upcycled Design at Fikus B&B

We discover the design elements at Tenuta dell'Alto in Puglia, from the green glass light fixtures in the dining room to the mesh light fixtures throughout the home.

The Light Fixtures at Tenuta dell'Alto

The kitchen at Valletta Vintage DOMA in Malta is an elegant, open-plan room designed by Maltese architect Chris Biffa and his wife Hanna, using elements by German designers Bulthaup - and it’s delightful to behold.

The Bulthaup Kitchen at Valletta Vintage DOMA

Stacy Suaya interviews architect and owner of Sacramora 12, Claudio Piersanti, about the property's patio, which doubles as a painting inspired by the works of artist Philippe Artias.

The Patio Inside a Painting at Sacramora 12

The walls of Casa Farfaglia have many stories to tell. When Ausilia Di Natale and Fabio Lentini stumbled upon the abandoned oil mill in the rural east of Sicily, they were immediately drawn to it.

Mangers and Memories at Casa Farfaglia

Villa d'Arte, an elegant contemporary home on the French Riviera, has an elegant gallery-like feel, displaying art from online collection humiio, which is also available to buy.

The Framed Walls of Villa d'Arte

We've known hotelier Andrea Falkner-Campi for a number of years now, through her portfolio of stylish homes in the Italian region of Umbria and have always admired the joy she brings to her interiors.

The Green Heart of Il Cortile

What is it about the A-frame cabin that inspires so much devotion? A small triangular home, hidden away in the forest or perched on a mountainside, this A-shaped structure has an enduring popularity that defies time and place.

A Brief History of the A-Frame Cabin

Photographs are a full expression of feelings, ideas and observations. They store memories and tell stories. This is one of the reasons why Kuca Fotografa, a charming cottage in the old town of Novigrad, Dalmatia – Croatia, caught our attention,

History on the Walls of Kuca Fotografa

This historic Croatian house built in 1938 is loaded with design gems and unique finds we were eager to learn more about. One feature in particular tickled our fancy though: the gestural way the walls were painted in one of the sitting rooms.

Painted Walls at the Dubrovnik Coastal Villa

Casa Dos Passaros in Alentejo, Portugal is a pretty amazing revival of old world elegance and the art of graceful style. When you enter you are welcomed by the beautiful hand-painted hall that gives this house its unique name: House of the Birds.

The Fresco at Casa dos Passaros

La Maisonette, a charming apartment in Valletta, Malta, embodies a commitment to art and vintage modern design. One of our favorite pieces in this pad is the beautifully designed antique kitchenette island, and the story behind it is just as special.

The Retro Kitchen at La Maisonette

Suska Karjalainen tells Stacy Suaya about the collection of cement tiles at The Happy Hamlet, her vacation rental in France.

The Cement Tiles at The Happy Hamlet

Some people think it is lines painted on the wall, but this 3D cube is actually a wall piece, a wire sculpture by Milanese artist Antonino Sciortino. It is made of steel rods that are welded together and hung, just like a painting, in the Vannes House.

The 3D Cube at Vannes House

The Bassiviere Barn Chic in Aquitaine, France was discovered and restored by a Dutch family. Carefully retaining the original rustic features and restored with modern materials it is the best of old and new. We were especially intrigued by the cool little

Sleeping Nooks at Bassiviere Barn Chic

In each of Casa Torre's bedrooms, you'll find an brightly colored seat, a variation on the classic mid-century Silla Acapulco chair by San Miguel d'Allende artist Mariló Carral.

The Acapulco Chairs at Casa Torre

The Lake Como Apartment is a crisp and modern restoration of a historic apartment, where we found this interesting wallpaper add-on, a wing personalizing the wall above the bed.

The Winged Wall at the Lake Como Apartment

We are big fans of nature still life, and this beautiful  installation of pink and purple sea urchins in a glass dome is, without a doubt, our kind of art.

The Sea Globe at the Moorish Townhouse

The clesks of Krisel Glass Cabin are the ingenious confection of owner Jared Eberhardt. Clesks are closet-desks, in essence cheerfully adjustable shelves that offer a place to hang whatever needs hanging — plus a desk.

The Clesks at Krisel's Glass Cabin

The Greek island of Syros is an undiscovered gem rich in ancient and neoclassical architecture. Here, we’ve discovered two beautiful villas covered in handcrafted details. Our favorite? The nautical rope lamps.

The Rope Lamps at Kokkina & Finikas Villas

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 com

The Oil Drum Light at Hillside Drive

Monte da Torre is more than a home. It's a gallery space which presents a unique opportunity for art lovers to understand more about Portugal's contemporary art world.

The Art Collection at Monte da Torre

In the heart of Etruscan Italy sits a 16th-century estate that's home to a celebrated vineyard and lavish grounds. It's a remarkable property to visit, made even more extraordinary by what you'll find in its gardens.

The Sculpture Garden at Villa Tirrena

On a quiet street under the terracotta rooftops of Silves, Portugal, a former stable has been reimagined as an eye-catching contemporary home by studioarte architect Joana Dalmau Pinto, with ceramics by Ingrid Van Oekelen and paintings by Narouz Moltzer.

The Art of Casa Joana

Valletta Vintage's newest project, Scala, reads like a veritable who's who of 20th-century design, brought up to date with striking artworks by local artists. Here, Chris and Hanna give us a guided tour.

Valletta Vintage, a collection of historical apartments in Malta restored by design duo Chris and Hanna Briffa, are filled with carefully selected vintage and contemporary pieces. In fact, the company's newest project, Scala, reads like a veritable who's who of 20th-century design, brought up to date with striking artworks by local artists. Here, they take us on a guided tour—with a little time travel thrown in.

Found at Scala

An eclectic island villa with an artistic soul, Frangimare is more than mere village home isolated on a volcanic island jutting from the Tyrrenhian Sea. The home doubles as an exclusive gallery housing a curated collection of contemporary works from Milan

An Unexpected Artistic Enclave

The Amilu Farmhouse in Piemonte, Italy, is a remarkable, multi-award-winning home, designed by architect Luca Gandini with a focus on sustainability, its own organic farm, and surprising mural that lines a corridor alongside the guest apartment.

The Animal Corridor at Amilu

When owner Wendy bought Revelin, a historical house inside Tyrdalj Castle in Croatia, she knew she'd invested in a special piece of history—and one with remarkable views. But she wasn't prepared for what happened when she started restoration work.

As if the chance to stay inside a Croatian fortress isn't intriguing enough, Revelin offers guests a one-of-a-kind optical show that brings the outside world in.

The Camera Obscura at Revelin

Discover the trapdoor leading to an underground pool at Giovanni Settesoldi's home Umamma in Tuscany.

The Trapdoor & Underground Pool at Umamma

Mariana Campbell talks with the designer of Circus Apartments in Barcelona, to uncover the story behind its vibrant and diverse wall coverings.

The Wallpaper at Circus Apartments

Roshan McArthur talks to the owners of Estudio Do Oc about their new business, Fábrica Alentejana de Lanifícios.

The Looms of Fábrica Alentejana De Laníficos

Stacy Suaya speaks to Cord Struckmann, the owner of Case Study House #26, about the home's original 1963 jet age intercom and its careful restoration.

The Jet Age Intercom in Case Study House 26

Roshan McArthur speaks with Alberto del Hoyo, the owner of La Bodega in Tenerife, about the home's unique vine wall.

The Vine Wall at La Bodega

Stacy Suaya takes a tour of the museum-like objects of Flanders Art Suite, and learns about the artist duo behind them.

A Surreal Collection of Objects at Flanders Art Suite

Mariana Campbell speaks with Cyndy Berger, the owner of Villa Yucatan, about a painting that when decoded, is a love letter in another language.

"We Came to Play" at Casa Sisal

Stacy Suaya speaks to Masseria Antonio Augusto owner, Raffaele Vetrugno, about the country home in Puglia and its exquisite furniture collection.

A Closer Look