Homecoming is a global nature photography series born from a deeply personal journey of seeking and redefining “home” in the world’s wild places. From the wind-swept shores of Miami to the quiet hillsides of Scotland, each photograph captures a different face of Mother Nature, revealing something essential about resilience, belonging, and rootedness. As I traveled across continents, designing homes for others while often far from my own, I came to realize that “home” is more than a place—it’s a feeling that can be found within us and within the landscapes that shape us.

Among the series, Why Do Palm Trees Sway?, taken in Miami, speaks to the strength and flexibility of nature in times of turbulence. Watching palm trees sway through storms, I saw a reminder of resilience—a quality that we, too, are called upon to embody in life’s uncertain moments. Stillness Whispers, captured in the serene English countryside, is an homage to the quiet wisdom nature shares when we pause to listen. In contrast, Grounded Roots, an image of a mist-shrouded oak in Scotland, conveys a profound sense of groundedness, standing proud and resolute against the ever-changing landscape around it.

The property is an elegant four-storey residence for private international clients. The challenge was to provide the unification of two separate townhouses near Hyde Park to create a single, stunning, 7,500 sq ft family home. Retaining only the façade and demolishing and rebuilding the rest of the property from scratch, a brand new, spacious and sophisticated modern

home now sits just inside.

Today it is all about sustainability and as homeowners, our responsibility is to include as many green choices in our homes as possible. Our ‘Designer in Profile: Susan Knof, Creative Director and Owner of KNOF design’ explains how sustainability and environmental considerations should be priorities when considering design. From eco-friendly materials to space saving solutions for the kitchen.

Voyage MIAMI interviews Creative Director - Susan Knof Come discover her international path to success.

Elle Decor takes a look at the varying ways to introduce dramatic lighting at your main entrance. How about with a dramatic black and white interior with an intricate pendant light? A striking chandelier centerpiece in a simple black and white space can be just the right added elegance needed for the space.