At the end of the highway on the southern coast of Maui there is a little stretch of coastline that is nothing short of paradise; but even with a location like this, designing a residential retreat is not without challenges. 

Situated in Fort Greene, one of the most charming neighbourhoods in Brooklyn, NYC, this four-story townhouse, dating from the 1890s, has been given a new lease of life after carefully curating vintage European design pieces. 

One hundred years after its construction, Casa 1923 opened its doors again, renovated, with new features but faithful to the original design, materials and decorative elements of the time. 

Located in Los Angeles, this is a unique home entirely transformed by French-Italian designer Tancred Vilucchi, who runs the Maison Vilucchi studio. 

Design firm KES Studio, founded by Kara Smith, has transformed every detail into the home that once belonged to filmmaker Darryl F. Zanuck.  

With 110 m², this apartment is located in one of the most picturesque areas in Poland. 

In Provence, Les Davids wine estate combines a state-of-the-art wine cellar, luxurious holiday homes and a landscaped trail designed by Bas Smets. 

Located in historic Greenwich Village in Manhattan, New York, this small-scale home was fully renovated and furnished by the interior designer Matt McKay. 

This Victorian home, built in 1888, is located in the charming village of Larchmont, upstate New York, and is the family home of producer J.B. Miller. 

Art curator Barbara Cartategui has created an exceptional collection of contemporary art to decorate this apartment in New York City.  

Situated in the Italian commune of Campione d'Italia, Switzerland, this house is built into the hillside, offering a panoramic view of the mountains, Lake Lugano, and the city of Lugano lies on the opposite shore. 

Nestled atop the Eola Hills near Salem, Oregon, this home offers views of the mountains and city to the east and rolling hills and wine country to the west. The house seems to be on top of the world when low clouds descend over the valley in the morning.