Displaying posts from November, 2013

Thankfully it’s Friday and I thought since I’m sure many of us could use a little decompressing right about now, that featuring a retreat would be quite fitting. This is the Yingst Retreat, 4000 sq ft on a peaceful 16 acres in Michigan, designed by Salmela Architects. What a dream! It’s heaven in the middle of a forest. Modern yet fairly simple construction that is not at all harsh, and quite organic with the help of lots basic materials like wood, ceramic tile and brick. Complete with sauna and bocce court, it’s the perfect place to relax and enjoy life.

It is about colour and pattern, fabrics and finishes, detail and layering. It is a fresh and vibrant twist on traditional and classic. If the bleached out, overexposed, white, black and wood of Scandi design is leaving you wanting more then drink in the designs of Ashley Whittaker. (And even more in Kim’s previous post.)

Love this ecelctic apartment I found on casa.com.br. The white backdrop for the funky furnishings and bright doses of colour is perfection. And FUN!

Will Meyer and Gray Davis of New York City architectural design firm Meyer Davis Studio have a repertoire of all kinds of stunning creations – from homes and hotels to restaurants and retail. We’ve blogged them a couple of times (here and here) but I had to go for round 3 as their timeless and fresh spaces are still working for me.

A neutral colour palette. Contemporary meets midcentury with a touch of Greek history. Sleek lines, warm woods, cool stone. Pull back the curtains to reveal glass windows framing an amazing view of the Acropolis. Greek architect Minas Kosmidis‘ renovation may have turned the layout of this Athen’s house on its head with bedrooms on the ground floor and living above but it is easy to understand why. Understated, earthy elegance.