Displaying posts labeled "Minimalist"

I love living in the subtropics. Here it is all about blurring the edges between indoors and out, expanding  living spaces when the weather is warm and inviting but being able to close up and hunker down if things turn inclement. This house in the Brisbane suburb of Bulimba by DAHA is the perfect example. The alterations and additions revolve around a central coutrtyard opening up the public spaces to the views and the breezes.

Photography by Cathy Schusler

For a room that is the hub of the home I think more of chaos and mess, people coming and going, fridge doors open fridge doors close than a serene retreat but that is just what Tina Rich has created. I’ll put the kettle on and we’ll pull up a stool and take time out of our busy day.

Photography by Christian Torres

When minimalism is sexy. Crumpled linen, faux fur, marble, red copper, crsytal, textured black wall, brass…. *sigh*. Brussels apartment designed by Æ Studio. (Check out previous features from this studio here and here)

How could I continue with castle Sundays without featuring the Belgian castle of legendary designer and art/antiques dealer Axel Vervoordt. Kasteel van ’s-Gravenwezel dates back to the 12th century and represents Axel’s style to its core – minimalist and appear seemingly untouched over time. Axel has perfected the ability to create environments that look found, not made. It is earthy, warm, textured, worn and about as magical as a castle can get.

Photos: K. Geudens for Tefaf, Frederik Vercruysse for Wallpaper, Jean-Pierre Gabriel for Vogue, Jake Curtis via DesignAndLive, Anniversary Magazine

It’s like I say week in week out. If you have to drag yourself into work on a weekend it helps if it’s somewhere stylish. Ironside Construction Head Office by Brahman Perera.