Displaying posts from November, 2017

A huge thanks to Edward for sending us a link that led us to Italian architecture and design firm Marcante – Testa (formerly UdA that I was a huge fan of and featured several projects here). They kindly sent over photos of all of their residential projects and OH LA LA!!! Lots of good stuff but this 150 m2 apartment in Milan might be my favourite. In love with the unique paint combinations, the flooring (including the painted detail) and the fun wallpapers. LE TEMPS RETROUVÉ: The visual relationship with nature was the guiding motivation behind the choice of this place on the part of the client. Materials like wicker, Vienna straw and linen that form seats, accessorized dividers, wardrobe doors, the fake marble laminate of the kitchen table, the wicker headboards of the beds, join forces to stimulate memories of spaces, perhaps experienced in a “grandmother’s house”, reinterpreted here and rendered functional for contemporary needs. A “light” project made of decoration and furnishings (vintage and custom) for a house to make on a tight schedule and a suitable budget for a rental, where the architectural structure of the building has not been altered, though its spatial perception has been improved. The view of the spaces changes and varies depending on the chromatic contrasts on the walls, using resin for the floors that partially covers the wood to become a “carpet” to mark the position of the table and its chairs. Sourcing details are here. Photos: Carola Ripamonti

Two grand old homes in Sydney, two gardens full of delight. One, an entertainer’s garden, sits on the harbour’s edge and has an almost Mediterranean feel with stone and whitewash. The other, a green escape, cascades down a steep slope with a hint of mysterious rainforest. Both beautiful, both inspiring, both by Bates Landscapes.

Do you have some boring white bookcases in your home that aren’t really doing anything for ya? Add in some simple display boxes (with raw edges would be yummy, or painted in a really bold neon!), put some rope lighting behind them and BOOYAH! Now they’re making a statement! These are by Werner Mayes of north. 

Last month I featured a project by Arizona interior designer Jaimee Rose. I love her style so I thought I’d share a random assortment from other projects she’s worked on. Before I leave you to enjoy this eye candy, I have to point out the fabulous light fixtures in the photo above. Would love one of those in the center of my living room. Also love her because she used my favourite wallpaper by Ellie Cashman.

A monochromatic palette of black and white with accents of rich cognac provides the starting point for designer Timothy Godbold to create the ultimate bachelor pad at One Hundred Barclay. Iconic vintage pieces like the Soriana sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina and the futuristic Kappa chairs provide that edgy design cred and a sophiticated urban luxury. Bold, chic, masculine.

(Is everyone keeping up with the growing trend of vintage Italian furniture pieces especially from the 70s and 80s? It’s killing me.)