23/10/2026
I posted this on my stories without thinking much of it, and I honestly didn’t expect the love, comments and conversations that followed. It was so heartwarming to see how many of you appreciated a home that is lived in, loved, and carries stories of its own.
This is a legacy project, an heirloom villa belonging to a dear friend, and perhaps one of our most personal projects to date. It wasn’t a project I took on, but one that was given to me, quite literally, with a phone call and a lot of love.
What makes this home special is that we haven’t tried to make it new. We’ve tried to make it feel loved all over again. From the heirloom teakwood to the hand-embroidered cushions, every piece we have refurbished or reintroduced carries a part of the home’s original story. We’ve kept its legacy intact while gently taking it forward.
And yes, I’ve played around with the lighting ever so slightly while editing, but what you see is otherwise the home in its original form.
Perhaps this is a little reminder that not every beautiful home needs to look untouched, brand new or straight out of a catalogue. Sometimes, the most beautiful interiors are the ones that hold memories, imperfections, familiar objects and generations of love.
Sharing one of our favourite projects, and one that has clearly found a little place in your hearts, too.
Here’s to homes that don’t just look beautiful, but mean something.
