Somerset Place

Dahlings, check out this wonderful structure in Bath (in the county of Somerset in South West England) that was designed in 1790. Somerset Place spectacular example of Georgian architecture (designed by John Eveleigh) is about to be restores into a series of luxury residences (ranging from 3,100 to 5,700 sq ft). The grandeur of those windows is to die for, and I'd absolutely want to keep as much of the original finishes intact as possible - LOVE the walls with all that history showing through. I wouldn't even paint! This is my dream home. (More info on the local estate agent's page if you want to snap one up for yourself!)

Increation - a project with David Carter

Increation worked with London interior designer David Carter on a glamourous apartment project (as glamorous is how David rolls). He needed a company to provide all the bespoke furniture; technical expertise and project manage the ‘fit out’ of the entire project. His style was matched by an equal desire for the highest quality finishes throughout the home – every last detail was a touch of pure class. We reclaimed and refurbished Victorian radiators throughout. We ripped out the existing ceiling to expose the concrete ceiling beneath. The finishing on this project was top class throughout. There were polished plaster walls, mirrored hallways, the most detailed bedroom panelling we have worked on to date, goat skin parchment covered doors and sensational timber flooring.

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Increation - a Victorian mill

Increation is an interior design firm based in London that specializes in kitchen and bathroom designs. I was poking around their website and came across a couple of great projects. This first one is the conversion of a Victorian mill for Kate and Shon. Ex cheetah handler, Kate, was determined to create her dream home from within the Old Street flat. Emphasising her own personality, she was looking to create in each of her rooms unusually different spaces that were to leave her with a sense of feeling both comfortable and wowed. Entertaining lay at the heart of this project, there being a clear brief for an open cooking space to allow for bottle opening and nibbling to happen comfortably. In addition, a cosy guest bedroom and second bathroom were to be created. Crafting her a stunning island as the feature of the space, which allowed for cocktails to be enjoyed at one end while cooking happened at the other. The carefully planned curved wall in the bathroom, with floor to ceiling tiles, creates a feeling of complete indulgence for those long soaks in the bath which Kate loves. For Shon, however, we created the perfect walk-in shower that has dark tiles and gentle lighting that allowed him to wake up softly in the mornings. I'm totally smitten with all the exposed brick. And that is one creative and funky kitchen!

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Simon Upton's loft for sale!!!

The kind folks over at London estate agency Domus Nova sent over some photos of a SWEET converted warehouse in Notting Hill for sale - that happens to be superstar interior and portrait photographer Simon Upton. It's a beautiful space and Simon's decor is impeccable - love the ethnic touches and mixes of eras with the vintage furnishings. Here are a bit of details about it: A private ground floor entrance leads to a double-height entrance hall lit by huge overhead skylights. From here a staircase leads to a vast living space which is pitched to double-height in the centre. This impressive open plan room spans nearly 50 feet in length and measures over 1000 square feet. In the centre, a sky-lit mezzanine creates a sizeable master bedroom with further space for a home office area. The white washed room is floored by lime washed ash wood throughout and is lit by sky lights and large industrial style windows. The property further comprises a second bedroom, a family bathroom with a traditional roll-top bath and a useful utility room. At the top is a private roof terrace... I'm going to go out on a limb and say that Simon must have taken these photos. ;) (Link HERE)

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A modern church conversion

I found this "home" also by DOS Architects and had to blog it as church conversions are one of our specialities. The exterior is so beautiful, and the interior is quite a shocking contrast. I'm not a big fan of the pink and purple colour scheme but WOW - talk about an jaw-dropping open concept, modern home. I adore the flooring - I'm all about light, wide-plank hardwood. 

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