Displaying posts from June, 2015

Sometimes the only way to go is down, like in this refurbish/extension project of a Victorian home located in the UK. Riarch Architects pushed the boundaries of basement design by going two stories below ground floor level to create a light and spacious kitchen and family room, with teen hangout beneath it. Thanks to a ton of windows and 2 huge sets of sliding glass doors, you would never know you were technically in a basement. Impressive!

If you would like to participate in the Monday’s pets on furniture series please send photos, your name, location and a brief description to kim[@]desiretoinspire[.]net. Thanks!

This is Jellybeans, my 5-year-old chihuahua. I sometimes call her the Princess and the Pea because she likes to climb on top of any and all pillows in sight. I just made the yellow ones pillows pictured, so I’m grateful to her for letting me get one good picture before she takes them for her own.
– Brittany (Springfield, MO)

Attached is a photo of my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Charlie enjoying the sunshine on a chilly winter morning on my newly installed window seat.
– Alisha (Killcare Heights, NSW Central Coast)

Savage followed me one day when I was walking my dog. He was just a kitten and so friendly. He can be found just about anywhere in my house! Today he decided my pottery made by my brother-in-law made for a comfy resting spot!
– Donna (Indiana)

1 – This is Bella squishing into a basket we have on our mantel; both the cats love to sleep here.
2 – And here’s Bella watching the crows outside from my desktop.
– Jacquie (Vancouver, BC)

I know this isn’t inside of my home, but it’s my neighbour cat Mo. Ever since my cat has died he keeps me company in my garden and he makes my grieves a little less. This is his favourite place.
– Lia (The Netherlands)

1. The first picture (not aesthetically interesting) is to show you that four generations/families can become accepting enough to share our/their bed! On this photo, we have Tiger, Fougère, Shadow, Bruni and Repton! Tiger and Bruni are siblings, Shadow is Fougère’s mother and Repton is Shadow’s half brother… 
2. Tiger was found in my garden, adopted and adored by my dad until he passed away. Tiger then came back to live with us. On this photo, he is on my/his father’s modern mosaic coffee table.
3. Finally, Buxus and Fougère taking a nap on the white sofa! They have been featured on Pets on furniture before (August 2014) but I couldn’t resist this photo.
– MarieClaude (Montreal)

My husband and I were sitting on the sofa the other night about to watch a movie and we looked over and saw Phoebe in one of her favourite poses. 

The perfect combo of new and old, traditional and contemporary. Love this simple and stylish bedroom by mother-daughter design duo Brownlow Interior Design.

A modern 2 storey extension to a modest wooden cottage includes a new kitchen, dining area and master suite. The unusual shape allows for light to flood into the rooms while fitting neatly within the awkward suburban block. Concrete and white walls are warmed by the extensive use of timber. The heart of the home with a wooden heart. Fenwick by Julie Firkin Architects.

This is Marmalade Manor. Built in Salt Lake City in 1878, this home is caught in a time warp and would be an absolutely incredible renovation project (if the bones are not in too rough of shape that is, or the budget was limitless). There are so many to-die-for original features including SIX fireplaces! I would love this home just for the gorgeous vintage kitchen sink and O’Keefe Merritt range (*drool*). Never mind the fact that there is a butlers pantry, TWO laundry rooms (one up, one down), a steam shower, radiators and in the backyard, a stone two-story playhouse. The house is pretty much bare in terms of furnishings, but have a look through these photos then close your eyes and dream of what it could be…. (for sale via City Home Collective)