A KITCHEN'S NEW LIFE

There's nothing like having a spacious and cozy kitchen that will motivate you to cook delicious meals for the family. That's what London-based photographer Aby Campbell was aiming for when she renovated her newly-bought house. To achieve the warmth she was looking for, Aby took inspiration from the time she spent in upstate New York and used panelling on the walls and ceiling of the kitchen—a sure way to add character to any room. I love the fact tha she did without wall cabinets, a smart move on her part to make the room feel larger. There isn't a thing I don't like about this space. Every single nook in this kitchen screams good taste, plus her attention to detail is beyond amazing.

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A FACTORY OF POSSIBILITIES

It's hard to believe this bright and impeccable dwelling was once an old factory building in Berlin's city center. After relocating from London, Eve and Gerard Ruecker were in the hunt for a quiet, light-filled oasis in the middle of the German capital —a not-so-easy find in such a urban city. But when they found this crumbling factory, they instantly fell head-over-hills in love with its charm and saw plenty of potential in it. They hired the German architectural firm Miethe+Quehl to help them transform the industrial structure into a home with the Scandinavian flair they were going for: an ultra comfortable environment with a clean and minimalist approach. After completeing the long renovation, the Rueckers got the stunning oasis the had hoped for.

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FROM FARM TO FAB

Today's eye candy comes in a delicious package all the way from one of the most picturesque villages in Mallorca, Spain. La Finca is a 13th-century farm that has been renovated into a gorgeous private vacation home with an eclectic decor that borders between rustic and modern sophistication. Its black, gray and white palette plays an important role in keeping the balance between these two styles. I love the fact that they painted the silhouette of an armoire around the built-in wooden cabinets in the living room to create the whimsical illusion of a larger piece of furniture. They also played the same cool trick in one of the bedrooms with the headboard. It's touches like these that add the element of surprise and ingenuity to a room and that make all the difference in making it special.

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AN ENVIABLE RENOVATION

Creating a city-sleek home on the top floor of an old Melbourne apartment was a tour de force for innovative architect Steven Whiting and his imaginative clients. After quite a strenuous renovation, this less-than-desirable flat was transformed into an enviable space where the interplay of textures give it the sense of warmth the owners were aiming for. I'm glad they opted for an open-floor layout as this unifies the living, dining and kitchen areas into one ample space. The color scheme—my favorite palette ever—is a calm mix of black, white and gray with the perfect touch of wood accents like the Mark Tuckey 'Tripod' dining table. Simply divine!

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A STYLISH NEW ENTRÉE

I remember planning my trip to Copenhagen over the Summer and reading about how wonderful the eating experience at the award-winning Noma was supposed to be. For the last three years the eatery has been named “World’s Best Restaurant” and a reservation waiting list is pretty much the norm in this place—one of the reasons why I didn't have the chance to dine there. Coincidentally, the restaurant's interiors have been recently revamped by Danish studio Space Copenhagen, which changed the decor color palette from its original earth tones to black and gray tones, and replaced the furniture. “It was very much about using organic materials such as wood, stone, leather, brass and linen in a new way; materials that age beautifully over time,”  described the designers Peter Bundgaard Rützou and Signe Bindslev Henriksen. Hmm, I guess this is yet another good reason to plan ahead and make a reservation at this coveted gourmet gem—of course, for those living in the Danish capital. Happy weekend!

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SHARP AND BEAUTIFUL

How cool would it be to live in an abandoned pencil factory? Well, you can get a good idea of what that would be like by snooping around this light and airy apartment in central Copenhagen, home of Morten Bo Jensen, chief designer at Vipp. The open-floor plan works beautifully for this young family of four. They've successfully created separate spaces through the use of furniture, panels and sliding doors, giving the home an industrial feel. Every room is minimally decorated with a neutral palette and plenty of personal style—like the artwork made by Morten with 195 No. 2 pencils (above) to celebrate the building's previous life. One of my favorite features of the home is the way they store the logs for the fire: it's clean, simple yet adds lots of character to the living room.

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A TUSCAN TREASURE

I can't deny or even hide the apartment envy I'm having on this fabulous Tuscan loft recently renovated by Italian architect Sabrina Bignami from b-arch studio. Sabrina did a classy job transforming this place into a minimal and polished single family apartment that's simply to die for. I adore how beautiful and seamlessly the old pieces blend with the modernity of the furniture chosen for the decor. And how dreamy is that bathroom suite, isn't out of this world? That's what I call a bathroom.

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A RENOVATED GEM

I can never get enough of the stunning work of Copenhagen's NORM Architects. Their minimalist and striking interiors are simply to die for. However, today I'm thrilled to feature the recently renovated home of Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen, one of the firm's founders. Even though it hasn't been that long since they moved in, the place is already looking immaculate. If this is what their home looks like after a week, Imagine what it would like in a few months. Gorgeous!! If you're a renovation junkie like my you'd love to see the before pictures here.

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