In this Architectural Digest episode, interior designers Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent tour their beautifully restored 400-year-old farm in Portugal. The couple transformed a dilapidated ruin into a multigenerational family home that honors Jeremiah’s Portuguese roots while blending rustic charm with modern interior design.
Key Highlights of the Farm:
- Landscaping & Restoration: The pair emphasizes the importance of nurturing the land, having restored original water channels, wells, and historical iron structures (1:20, 13:28). They also designed a dream pool on the property (1:26).
- The Kitchen: Once a space for milking livestock, the kitchen now serves as the heartbeat of the home, featuring Robert Mallet-Stevens chairs from 1930 and original elements (4:37-5:15).
- Living Spaces: Throughout the house, they preserved original millwork, stone floors, and doors, while decorating with unique finds from flea markets and auctions, such as the sculptural bird piece (3:15, 4:17, 10:11).
- Family-Focused Design: The home includes dedicated spaces for their children, Poppy and Oscar, reflecting their distinct personalities—Poppy prefers a Louis XVI style, while Oscar leans toward a maximalist aesthetic (6:57-9:14).
- Multigenerational Living: The farm serves as a home for three generations, including Jeremiah’s mother and her husband, who live in a separate house on the property (2:17-2:25).
The designers share that beyond the physical structures, the true spirit of the home comes from the land itself, the sounds of nature, and the intentional slow pace of life their family enjoys in the Portuguese countryside (2:35-3:04, 14:15).