AN ITALIAN-STYLE TERRACE

Owned by a family of artisans and passionate collectors, this small building dating from 1933 has preserved its historic charm through the generations. After recently moving to Brussels and setting up her studio here, landscape designer Caroline Biondo has turned the pretty first-floor terrace into a peaceful retreat with reclaimed furniture, period windows and large terracotta pots, all adding to the Italian feel. A natural extension of the apartment with its Art Deco touches, this elevated oasis creates a charming dialogue between the indoors and outdoors...

On the ground floor, the nooks and crannies of the inner courtyard are a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of the neighbourhood, offering its occupants an intimate refuge on summer evenings.