Displaying posts from June, 2016

White walls seem to be getting a bad rap this days. All those insipid white walls. There is nothing washed-out about this Swedish apartment though. Moody greys add depth and character, acting as a foil to all the Scandi white. A small 32 m² home with style and personality recently sold by Stockholm real estate brokers Historiska Hem.

Alisha Hillery, of Matilda Rose Interiors based in NSW, Australia sent along some photos of a kitchen and bathroom renovation project she recently completed…and I love it so I absolutely had to share! Here are some details she provided: We knocked through the back of the house to build the kitchen extension and installed new windows and doors to let the space fill with natural light. We used a faux sandstone on the floor to give the feeling of warmth but without the staining issues you’d get with actual sandstone. The work surface used in the kitchen is Quantum Quartz – Statuario Quartz and the 
backsplash is a mother of pearl mosaic tile. The light fixture is by Timothy Oulton from Coco Republic. The mosaic tile is soooooo gorgeous and I really like the effect of those faux sandstone tiles. And what’s not to love about that graphic bathroom tile – I love that it continues up the wall. Fabulous job Alisha!

Cate Watts of London-based Urban Village Design appreciates the juxtaposition of old and new, traditional and bohemian. Comfortable furnishings, easy-going styling and an emphasis on architectural details are all key to Cate’s designs.

We’ve had a sneak peek into this house before (Inside Out is out) but it’s time to see some more. Contemporary open plan with excellent transitions between inside and out, interesting use of materials, meticulous attention to detail and that dramatic black kitchen. A sophisticated, modern Australian home, Mosh House in Elwood, Melbourne by architectural studio Foong + Sormann.

Photography by Derek Swawell