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Karine Monié

Born and raised in France where she graduated with a master’s degree from La Sorbonne University in Paris, Karine Monié is a trilingual journalist and content creator. She lived in Mexico for a few years before moving to the United States where she is currently based.
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Palm Springs Midcentury Modern Home Gets a Playful, Colour-Filled Makeover

A disco ball and neon lighting, complemented by bright pop colours and psychedelic motifs – this joyful, vibrant home has everything it needs to blend fun with high style
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The Bali Effect: In Uncertain Times, Homes Are Becoming Sanctuaries

Inside a Bali-inspired penthouse where desert tones and escapist interiors create calm.
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This Home Is an Abstract Take on the Classical Greek Temple

The ethereal skylight transforms this crisp white home into something sacred and striking
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This Floating Glass House Is Perfect for Going Off Grid (Without Leaving Home)

Nestled in the forest, this transparent home is dreamy, minimal and best of all, totally secluded
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This Chic Bahrain Villa Is a Chocolate-Toned Cocoon in a Crowded City

Designer Anu Kewalram created an arty, warm sanctuary, where gentle curves soften the home's grand scale
Interiors

This California Home Is a Mountain Hideaway With Wood-Burning Fireplaces and an Infinity-Edge Pool

Lidan Sfadia looked to the barn-style estates of Napa settling on crushed limestone driveways to make it feel like a winery
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A Waterfront Muscat Villa Designed to Soothe the Senses

Designed to frame the coastal panorama, this 1,300-square-meter villa fuses Omani heritage with contemporary luxury
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Inside a Game of Thrones Inspired Apartment in Russia

Designed for a collector, biker, and Game of Thrones enthusiast, this 68-square-metre apartment is a modern-gothic fantasy
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A Helicoidal Metal Staircase and Reflecting Pool Root This Brazilian House

Epitomising quiet luxury, this São Paulo countryside house stands as a serene counterpoint to the pulse and heat of the South American country
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Indian Influence Revives a 1915 Tudor House in California

Historic? Absolutely. Boring? Never. This 1915 vintage classic has been reimagined with bold patterns and vibrant hues
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This Dubai Villa Was Built By Two Pilots Around a Show-Stopping Pool and Bar

Not to mention a glasshouse inspired by their countless travels around the world
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Beverly Hills Glamour Meets Parisian Chic in this French Chateau-Style Home

With its gold sink and violet-veined marble bar, this 10,000-square-foot estate epitomises California luxury infused with European allure
Interiors

Is This the World’s Most Stylish Pet Store?

Taking cues from fashion, Freya Architects plunges visitors (and pets) into a hidden neon jungle in the centre of Moscow
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This Colourful Apartment With Sorbet-Inspired Hues Is Proof That Grown-Ups Can Have Fun, Too

An escape from everyday life, this Parisian apartment features a playful mix of midcentury modern furniture with colour and curves at every turn
Motoring

Step Aboard Asani, the $35 Million Superyacht That Feels Like a Floating Luxury Villa

Egyptian designer Marie Soliman brings her philosophy of art- and design-led residential interiors to the sea for her latest collaboration with the renowned Italian yachting company, Benetti
Interiors

Obica, a New Restaurant in Manama, Bahrain, Is a Theatrical Ode to the Country’s Artisanal Excellence

Using 78,000 mother-of-pearl shells arranged in the shape of a soaring wave, designer Mohamed Alqari tips his hat to Bahrain’s pearling legacy and natural landscape
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This Cinematic Paris Apartment, Facing the Newly Restored Notre Dame, Feels Like a Carefully Curated Design Gallery

Within its revived rooms, replete with authentically reinstated cornices and mouldings, and period-appropriate stained oak flooring, a melange of vintage and contemporary pieces set the scene.
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This Playful Beach House Stands Apart With Its Retro-Inspired Take On Saint-Tropez Vacation Homes

Sun-bleached pastel colours, vintage design, mixed and matched prints and traditional, hand-made finishes create a contemporary seaside escape that tips its hat to the swinging ’60s
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This Manhattan Apartment Takes Its Design Cues from Chrysanthemums

Floating above New York’s green lung, this calm haven reflects quiet luxury through its exquisite design from floor to ceiling
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This Parisian Apartment by Olga Ashby Is the Ultimate Space for Entertaining

Designed by the London (and soon to be Dubai)-based interior designer for an Egyptian client, this pied-à-terre epitomises luxury à la française