Displaying posts from February, 2018

The Weaver’s House

Posted on Thu, 8 Feb 2018 by midcenturyjo

“The idea of home is a primal and a personal construct. Our mission is to create homes that support us practically, engage us sensorially and nourish us emotionally. Each home is a rational, passionate project—a labour of love.”

A couple of days ago Kim feature the time capsule Dennis Severs’ house. Today I’m once again in Spitalfields, once again in a weaver’s house but this time it’s a contemporary yet sympathetic renovation of a Huguenot Townhouse by Chan + Eayrs.

A ranch-inspired home in the Ukraine

Posted on Wed, 7 Feb 2018 by KiM

Husband and wife team Sergiy and Anna, from Kiev, Ukraine, are long-time readers of our blog and started their own blog called Pufik about 7 years ago. They recently completed their first interior design project, an absolutely stunning ranch-style house in Kiev with inspiration from American brand Restoration Hardware. The earth tones and black accents are really on point and beautiful with the wood details in the home. Outstanding job Sergiy and Anna!

Queen of colour

Posted on Wed, 7 Feb 2018 by midcenturyjo

Kim has sung the praises of Géraldine Prieur of Rouge Absolu before and I just had to share a few more of her intense colour schemes. Brave, bold and brilliant. (If you check Kim’s post you’ll notice that the first pink room was once eau de nil and purple. I’m torn but I think I like this pink version better.)

The Study

Posted on Wed, 7 Feb 2018 by midcenturyjo

Can you imagine how what design magic is being conjured up in this fabulous space in Berlin? It’s the workshop, showroom, office and home of Quiet Studios and I’m in love. I wish my creative space was as inspiring.

Welcome to Dennis Severs’ house

Posted on Tue, 6 Feb 2018 by KiM

Jo featured this home quite some time ago but as it is one of the most magical homes I have ever seen I wanted to share it again, with more breathtaking photos. Welcome to Dennis Severs’ house.

Dennis Severs’ House at 18 Folgate Street, Spitalfields is more than just a time capsule. It is both a breathtaking and an intimate portrait of the lives of a family of Huguenot silk-weavers from 1724 to the dawn of the 20th Century. As you follow their fortunes through the generations, the sights, smells and sounds of the house take you into their lives. It was Dennis Severs’ intention that as you enter his house it is as if you have passed through the surface of a painting, exploring with your senses and imagination a meticulously crafted 18th Century world.