December Edition: Interiors I'm loving as of late
Cozy homes layered in warm, rich textiles and bold patterns.
Winter is coming. Get lost in these sumptuous spaces — they’re exactly where you’d want to retreat to on a cold day curled up by a fire with a glass of wine.
A Dreamy Italian Ski Chalet
This vacation house in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, designed by Natalia Bianchi for her sister, Alessia Bianchi Bormioli, and her husband, Francesco recently graced the cover of ELLE DECOR’s Winter 2025 Issue. The location of the project allowed the designer to work with many local, skilled artisans. “The local know-how is very high,” Natalia observes. For this project, almost everything was made or restored within 15 miles of the house—from iron door handles to pine beds and wood-burning stoves.
Read more on Elle Decor.
A Relaxed, Southern California Home from Kelly Bergin
Amanda Chantal Bacon, founder of cult-favorite wellness brand Moon Juice, worked with Los Angeles–based interior designer Kelly Bergin for her family’s retreat. Given that the historic house already felt like a coastal country getaway, Bergin wanted to incorporate elements that would channel a slower, quieter pace. It certainly would have been easier to commit to a singular bold aesthetic, but that’s just not how Bacon is programmed. “Don’t get me wrong, I love some English countryside maximalism, but I really appreciate the approach she took with this project,” Bergin says.
Read more on Architectural Digest.
A Neo-Tudor Townhouse from Jesse Parris-Lamb
Interior designers Amanda Jesse and Whitney Parris-Lamb have worked on many homes in Brooklyn — but none like this red-brick, neo-Tudor townhouse they were recently asked to update. “You walk by this place, and you’re like, ‘Wow, those people have an amazing house,” says Parris-Lamb. But behind the century-old exterior, she says, the building had “zero original character or architectural detail,” the unfortunate result of prior renovations. The new goal? A cozy home with functional gathering spaces, as well as private retreats, aiming for a space that was both comfortable and timeless. Mission accomplished.
Read more on Introspective.
A Chicago Home Filled with Well-Curated Antiques
Claire Staszak and Sara Gubin of Chicago-based Centered by Design, used carefully selected antiques to give this family’s Chicago home a sense of history and character. “Each piece that we chose was extremely intentional in that it had a strong silhouette or a statement pattern or a patina that added a lot of depth and character. Our client wanted that graphic element that you find in New York brownstones, but there are also a lot of the neutrals that you see in California interiors,” she says. Comfort was also key given that the homeowners’s three children are often running laps up and down the front and back staircases. Because the family is enthusiastic about entertaining, the rooms were designed for multiple functions — yet the plethora of antiques keep the home feeling sophisticated and unique.
Read more on Architectural Digest.
A Charming Retreat Where Time Stands Still
Palazzo Petrvs, perched atop the medieval hamlet of Orvieto in central Italy, offers a timeless retreat steeped in history and charm. Located near the village’s iconic cathedral, this aristocratic palace features nine beautifully refurbished rooms that blend ancient architecture with modern touches. Guests are invited to experience a magical atmosphere where each room feels like a poetic verse, offering a unique opportunity to create memories in an environment rich with history and refinement.
Read more on Artemest Magazine and Vogue Australia.
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