I Want That Room

If it's rustic chic you're after, you can do no better than The Penthouse at Istanbul Lofts - as featured on welcomebeyond.com. With handmade furniture, neutral hues and a sleek, urban aesthetic, this glorious space is both intimate and spacious. Located in an up-and-coming area of Istanbul with lots of galleries and museums, it has its own concierge service, plus a balcony and rooftop terrace.

Owner Murat says, "My sister is a famous designer and artist who lives in the basement floor. She designed the apartments like a museum with lots of hand-built objects and furniture. Each apartment is different and has a specific character.

"When we renovated the apartments, we used a lot of unique materials, like 100-year-old ceiling beams, or marble. If you had a hotel chain, you wouldn’t spend as much money as we did on one apartment. Our guests see that in every detail and respect that."