Admittedly, the interior of this home might not be for everyone – after all, it’s so white and minimal and pristine. Could I imagine living in a space like this all the time? Probably not – I’m not that neat – but I can imagine escaping to this light-drenched home that manages to appear both energizing and yet wonderfully serene. Continue Reading…
I should start by saying that this house is one of my favourites. True, I could say that about many things featured here, whether an architectural or interiors project or a fantastic piece of design, but some projects are just special. And C/Z House is one of those projects; the kind of house that I would love to live in.
Can a house have too much timber? Well, I’d argue, it depends on the house, and, crucially, the location. This holiday home is located on Vindö, an island in the Stockholm archipelago in Sweden, and was designed by architect Max Holst to reflect and embrace its setting. Continue Reading…
How do you describe a house that appears to glow from within? The Louver House is located in Long Island, NY, and was designed by Leroy Street Studio for a client with a passion for barns. This relationship isn’t hard to see: the architects aimed to reflect the qualities of traditional barn structures including repetitive timber frames and generous volumes, all while reflecting the lifestyle desired from a modern home. Continue Reading…
Arriving outside this detached house in Eskbank in Midlothian in Scotland, there is literally no indication of the exciting, geometric, light-drenched space that waits at the rear of the property. The house was built thirteen years ago as part of a small development, and occupies a corner site with woodland along its southern boundary. Due to the way the property is positioned on the plot there are two large gardens, but the existing house felt disconnected from both. There was simply no indoor-outdoor flow. Continue Reading…
Hello and welcome to Copperline. My name is Fiona Reid and this is my blog about coastal living in Scotland.