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By the time the owners of this Victorian house in London called in interior designer Josie Lywood, they’d been living in the home for about eight years. “It was a perfectly livable space, but quite dated,” Lywood says. “They hadn’t done anything to it, as they knew they wanted to do a full refurb at some point.”
The house had already been extended at the back to create a kitchen, but this was quite narrow. A wall between two public rooms had been knocked down, creating a dark and underused living space in the center of the house. The owners wanted these structural issues resolved and an old cellar dug out to create a usable basement. They also needed more storage, particularly for coats and shoes — they have three children — and a downstairs bathroom.
“The brief was for a modern, cozy and homey scheme, harmonious with the original Victorian architecture,” Lywood says. “They were not afraid of color or pattern so we had a lot of fun creating this design.” Read on to see the beautiful results of this year-long project.
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It’s that time of year again, the time when we want to see your Christmas trees! Whether it’s indoor or outdoor, fresh or artificial, big or small, please take some photos and share them in the Comments. We’d also love to hear about your tree-trimming inspirations, your traditions, your favorite themes, your successes and even your #christmastreefails. Your well-lighted photos and comments may be used in a future Houzz story.
Last year, Houzz reader Crystal Swanson harvested her tree from her own yard. “Planted 20 years ago along our driveway, the evergreens were crowding each other and needed to be thinned out. So we cut down this blue spruce and topped it for our tree,” she wrote. “Nicest tree ever.”
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The tree you share needn’t be full-size. For example, a new addition to a home inspired this sweet bird-themed tabletop tree. “Our screen porch was finished in 2023, so we were able to put up our little tree for the birds at the outside feeder to enjoy,” Houzz user hunnicook wrote last year. “The tree is decorated with vintage feather birds.”
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Lots of trees have special significance and memories, and we’d love to hear about them. In this household, the holidays are a special time to show gratitude. “We decorate with angel trees as a tribute to the paramedics who saved my husband’s life 15 years ago,” Houzz reader Chris wrote.
We also love to see your pets enjoying your trees, like this Houzz cat. “As soon as I put down the tree skirt, Oliver came over and took a nap. He’s my favorite tree ornament,” Houzz reader livinginpalmbeach wrote.
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It’s that time of year again, the time when we want to see your Christmas trees! Whether it’s indoor or outdoor, fresh or artificial, big or small, please snap some photos and share them in the Comments. We’d also love to hear about your tree-trimming inspirations, your traditions, your favorite themes, your successes and even your #christmastreefails. Your photos and comments may be used in a future Houzz story.
Last year, Houzz reader Crystal Swanson harvested her tree from her own yard. “Planted 20 years ago along our driveway, the evergreens were crowding each other and needed to be thinned out. So we cut down this blue spruce and topped it for our tree,” she wrote. “Nicest tree ever.”
Browse holiday lighting in the Houzz Shop
The tree you share needn’t be full-size. For example, a new addition to a home inspired this sweet bird-themed tabletop tree. “Our screen porch was finished in 2023, so we were able to put up our little tree for the birds at the outside feeder to enjoy,” Houzz user hunnicook wrote last year. “The tree is decorated with vintage feather birds.”
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Lots of trees have special significance and memories, and we’d love to hear about them. In this household, the holidays are a special time to show gratitude. “We decorate with angel trees as a tribute to the paramedics who saved my husband’s life 15 years ago,” Houzz reader Chris wrote.
We also love to see your pets enjoying your trees, like this Houzz cat. “As soon as I put down the tree skirt, Oliver came over and took a nap. He’s my favorite tree ornament,” Houzz reader livinginpalmbeach wrote.
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This 3,000-square-foot condo in Las Vegas was full of over-the-top casino-inspired ornamentation, right down to a black-and-red bathroom. While these art-collecting homeowners loved saturated color, it was quite the opposite of what they had in mind. They had worked with interior designer Daniella Villamil on their previous home and hired her to reimagine their new one as an inspiring, modern space. “This home was to be a retreat where they could relax, watch TV, work from home, hang out with their dog and look out at the great views of the Las Vegas Strip.”
Villamil knew her clients’ taste and their art collection well. The couple split their time between Las Vegas and Chicago, and the previous Las Vegas home she designed for them had been more than twice the size of this condo and was full of furniture customized to fit its large scale. She knew they’d be almost completely starting over with furniture but bringing favorite art pieces with them. “They love folk art, they love to support emerging artists and they are not the least bit afraid of color,” Villamil says.
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Photos by Mark Watts and Unique Home Stays
4. Stone Cottage in Cornwall
House at a Glance
Who lives here: Phil and Patricia Smith
Location: Near St. Breward, Cornwall, England
Size: One bedroom, one bathroom
Interior designer: Paul Hervey of PHI Concepts
This cottage is located in a little wooded valley at the edge of Bodmin Moor and near the fishing villages of the north Cornwall coast. It was formerly the village reading room, but it had been empty for about three years. “It just wanted to be loved again,” interior designer Paul Hervey says.
Hervey had to overcome some surprising practical challenges before the decorating could start. “There was an underground river going through the kitchen,” he says. Old paneling was stripped out and the room was tanked to make it watertight.
As it isn’t naturally light-filled, the owners “wanted muted, chalky colors to get the space as well lit as possible,” Hervey says. The living-dining room was zoned to keep it feeling uncluttered. The back of the sofa divides the dining table and chairs from the seating area. Above the dining table, a cupboard constructed from scaffold boards conceals internet and electrical fixtures.
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Though the cabin was gone, it inspired the homeowners and Nelson to keep its modern style alive. The structure’s placement on the site also influenced the plan. There was an existing well and septic system, and upgrading the septic system was included in the project. The architects oriented the house to take advantage of the southwesterly views of the Saratoga Passage and Whidbey Island.
“The site is quite wooded and has a secluded feel,” Nelson says. “The approach to the house is through the trees and it feels totally private.” The site is atop a 60-foot cliff overlooking the water.
Facing the entry side of the house, the primary suite is on the left; a great room that contains the family room, dining room and kitchen is in the center; and two other bedrooms are on the right side. Next to those bedrooms, a mudroom-laundry room connects the house to the garage. The garage roof is covered in solar panels.
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Though the cabin was gone, it inspired the homeowners and Nelson to keep its modern style alive. The structure’s placement on the site also influenced the plan. There was an existing well and septic system, and upgrading the septic system was included in the project. The architects oriented the house to take advantage of the southwesterly views of the Saratoga Passage and Whidbey Island.
“The site is quite wooded and has a secluded feel,” Nelson says. “The approach to the house is through the trees and it feels totally private.” The site is atop a 60-foot cliff overlooking the water.
Facing the entry side of the house, the primary suite is on the left; a great room that contains the family room, dining room and kitchen is in the center; and two other bedrooms are on the right side. Next to those bedrooms, a mudroom-laundry room connects the house to the garage. The garage roof is covered in solar panels.
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“I think a lot of interior design seems inaccessible to people, as they associate it with extensive, expensive renovations and bespoke luxury items,” interior designer Becky Wetzler says. “We can do that. But we also love to show clients how we can put their personal stamp on their homes with elements like wallpaper, paint and furnishings and without having to remodel.” That was the case for this Bethesda, Maryland, family of six and the spec house it had recently moved into.
The house had lovely millwork, including coffered ceilings, wainscoting, crown moldings and tall baseboards. The kitchen and bathrooms were up to date and in good shape — remodeling them would have been a waste of money and materials. But the blank slate of a home lacked personality and style that reflected the family’s Southern roots and love of coastal settings. Wetzler and her team listened carefully to the homeowners’ wants and needs. Accordingly, they created a house made for quality family time with coastal-inspired style and hints of Southern preppy flair.
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Through a door next to the fridge, the mudroom flows into a generously sized great room that faces the lake. Like the home’s exterior, the interior has classic cabin elements but with an air of refinement. Caruso picked up where Lands End’s interior designer left off, giving input on interior architecture choices, selecting the furnishings and styling the finished home.
“In our neck of the woods, there are a lot of rustic looks,” Caruso says. “There are a lot of log cabins, there’s a ton of plaid and antlers and all of that, which is lovely. But it was not what we wanted for this. And so any elements that give a little bit of a sense of rustic is really meant more to add vintage vibes [and] patina.”
For example, a reclaimed-wood ceiling spans the main floor, but the paneled walls are painted crisp white. And the palette, which is mostly shades of blue, green and brown, is pared-back and cohesive throughout the home.
Wall paint: Swiss Coffee, Benjamin Moore
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Architect Chris Brown of b Architecture Studio and interior designer Michael Ferzoco of Eleven Interiors worked together to fit functionality and style into every inch of this under-800-square-foot shingled Cape Cod cottage, which is the vacation home of a Connecticut couple and their two sons. The family can enjoy beautiful harbor views through these windows, which stretch across the front facade and wrap around the sides. Inside are well-defined living, dining, cooking and entry zones with 12-foot ceilings, plus two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a small loft. When designing the interior’s contemporary coastal aesthetic, Ferzoco took color cues from the sunset and focused on built-ins to maximize space. Outside, a dining table and lounge area can accommodate bigger groups, helping the small cottage “live large.”
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