Displaying posts from September, 2014

Jason Silli Design

Posted on Wed, 17 Sep 2014 by KiM

Jason Silli is an interior designer from Melbourne, who has worked in the industry for 10 years and this year started his own firm Jason Silli Design. He sent us photos of one of his recently completed projects in Mentone, VIC. It is a family home that was dull and uninspiring. He took it up several notches by added drama, colour, graphics and flair. Before photos to begin, including the former living room turned master suite.  

And the bold results… (more details here)

Sugar coated almonds

Posted on Wed, 17 Sep 2014 by midcenturyjo

“This light filled harbour-side location and the client’s artistic background enabled us to explore subtle pastel hues mixed with a more artisan approach in detailing the Woolloomooloo Bay apartment. The selection of lime-washed timber floor boards paired with soft pistachio and grey hues created a tranquil and calming environment”.

Pastel perfection by SJB.


Stalking an Australian icon

Posted on Wed, 17 Sep 2014 by midcenturyjo

You may be impressed by the contemporary extension and renovation of this 1908 brick house by SJB. I’m impressed by the renovation of that great Australian icon, the outdoor toilet, the relic of a time before sewerage, the dunny. So many have been demolished or left to decay as inadequate and forgotten “tool sheds”. I think this one is the first 5 star dunny I have seen. I’m stalking Aussie icons in Balmain, Sydney. Link here while it lasts.

 

Why I should maybe paint my trim/woodwork

Posted on Tue, 16 Sep 2014 by KiM

OH HELL YEAH. The Brooklyn Home Company.

The Brooklyn Home Company

Posted on Tue, 16 Sep 2014 by KiM

Real estate developers, architecture and interior design consultants…The Brooklyn Home Company pretty much does it all. They know what will sell, and what will capture your attention and your heart. And these spaces from several of their development projects would have me signing on the dotted line.