Mediterranean Living

Be inspired by new and superbly renovated homes and studios across the Mediterranean

Travel to the heart of the Mediterranean and be inspired by the unique homes and ateliers of celebrated artists, architects, designers and artisans from all over the region. Spanning Provence and Corsica to Italy, Croatia, the Balearic Islands, Greece, and Portugal, these varied residences and studios immerse readers in the diverse architectural and decorative styles of Southern Europe, blending authenticity with modernity, natural tones with muted hues, raw materials with delicacy, and sunlight with the sea.

Author Laurence Dougier and photographer Nicolas Mathéus explore minimalist houses designed by a rising generation of architects, including Block 727, More Design Studio, and Atelier du Pont; chic, bohemian cabins in Comporta designed by the renowned decorator Jacques Grange; a former mill restored by the dynamic designer Piet Hein Eek; a palazzo adorned with marvelous frescoes near Florence; rustic yet refined masserias in Puglia; a reimagined defensive tower on the island of Lopud in Croatia; agro-ecological fincas in the Balearic Islands with their irresistible dolce far niente vibe; and a perched paradise on the island of Mykonos. Some brand new, some renovated gems, each one offers a new experience of Mediterranean style and inspiration for homes everywhere.

About the Author

Laurence Dougier is a journalist, author, and interior stylist specializing in decoration. She works for several French interior magazines including Elle Décoration, Côte Sud, Marie Claire Maison, and various international magazines, among them House & Garden, Elle Décor, and Veranda. Her books include Inside Africa, co-authored with Frédéric Couderc and featuring photography by Deidi von Schaewen. She lives in Paris, France.

Nicolas Mathéus is an interiors photographer who regularly features in Elle Décoration, Côte Sud, and various international design magazines such as Architectural Digest. He lives in Paris, France.