Displaying posts from July, 2013

I’m a fan of this classy home designed by Los Angeles based interior designer Wendy Haworth – particularly the bookcases with built-in seating for cozy reading/napping. Wendy creates custom interiors with a collected feel that reflect the personality/vision of her clients. She travels the globe to seek out furniture and accessories and assembles collections of unique pieces for her projects. Before turning to interior design, Wendy worked for Vogue and Elle magazine as a photo editor where she honed her eye for all things beautiful.

Minimalist in the extreme and as far away from a simple shower in a rain forest as you could imagine but that’s all I can think of as I stare in wonder at this bathroom by Dutch interior architects Jasper Jansen and Jeroen Dellensen of i29. The hum of insects and enough humidity from the shower and I’d be there.

A stylish combination of traditional features and colourful contemporary design, this South Yarra renovation by architectural firm Techne packs a punch with personality, colour and a killer art collection. It’s a pared back modern living space that revels in the grand proportions of the old house.  Of course the house looks even more spectacular thanks to the amazing photography by Graeme Boyle.

Here is another project by Chiara Ferrari Design that also caught my eye. The large open living room and minimalist kitchen are sooooo lovely. The studio has been appointed to refurbish an apartment within a historic building, in the Bialik area of Tel Aviv, into a minimalist home. The concept of seamlessness has been an important aspect in the design of the apartment. Its open-plan arrangement allows the natural light from the large existing windows to flow through the building, and the materials used, spans the surfaces with no visible joins. The high ceilings have allowed the space to split into levels to create flexible, functional spaces. A glazed extension provides the Master Bedroom and Bathroom with natural light and creates a scenic view into the local area. Adding locally sourced materials has kept the design true to the buildings past and surroundings.

I love this minimalist loft apartment by designed by Chaira Ferrari Studio (especially the exposed brick, and the lighting by Chiara over the kitchen table). A former photographer’s studio by the Thames has been transformed into a minimal contemporary apartment with an element of its industrial past. The layout is centred around the spacious main corridor that ends in a high-ceilinged open plan living and dining area that offers uninterrupted views of the river. A master bedroom with en suite, two extra bedrooms, a bathroom and a study area are designed to maximize space. Existing features of the building have been revealed; the original brickwork offsets the modern elements, such as the smooth Corian kitchen worktop, which features a bespoke curved backsplash surface. (Photos by John Ross)