Shall we take a trip to the idyllic island of Mykonos? Let’s visit a white Aegean paradise nestled in a blue box, where sea and serenity are the order of the day. British couple Katie and Jonny Friedman appealed to South African architect Jayne Wunder to create twin whitewashed villas with the idea of having “nothing else to think about other than enjoying the dramatic view, without sacrificing comfort.”

The result is a sun-drenched villa in Mykonos, cool without the traditional architectural clichés, and decorated with simplicity. Paradise personified. My bags are packed!

A sense of serenity decorates the living room with a large white sofa and watercolours by South African artist Gabrielle Raaf.

image credits Marie Claire Maison