Displaying posts from August, 2018

What I would do to be able to hire an architecture firm as talented as Dan Gayfer Design to design me a dream house. Like this one. Somewhat inspired by American Ranch style architecture with its picture windows, gabled rooflines and far-reaching single storey floor plan, the buildings careful orientation encompasses 180 degrees of views whilst protecting the exterior living spaces from prevailing winds that can sweep across the property. The views are part of the design and its aesthetic; they are not borrowed but practically stolen from the surrounding landscape to become part of the interior. This is Ceres House. (Photos: Dean Bradley Photography)

For more, check out these features on Dan Gayfer here and here

I’m stalking an urban oasis in the Sydney suburb of Paddington.  The Victorian-era terrace house has undergone an extensive architecturally designed renovation and extension resulting in a striking and unique home. From its period rooms at the front to open light-filled and cutting edge modern additions behind, from city streetscape to Japanese gardens and 25m lap pool it’s a remarkable home and even though the Sydney real estate market is showing signs of cooling the reserve at auction will be eye-wateringly high for sure. Don’t miss the video. Link here while it lasts.

It’s almost impossible to imagine that this light-filled family home was once a dank, dark derelict Victorian-era diary. The conversion by Beth Dadswell of Imperfect Interiors is nothing short of miraculous. Unique and full of character it’s a wonderful mix of modern day family living and its industrial roots.

Photography by Chris Snook

If you love the colour blue, then this Georgian four story townhome in Holland Park by London-based architecture and interior design firm Studio Indigo is for you. Multiple shades of blue can be found in just about every room of this home. I love that they’ve maintained many of the original details in this home during renovations and have updated it to be current and functional. And as not a big fan of blue, I may now be converted. 🙂

See more of Studio Indigo’s work here

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[at]desiretoinspire[dot]net, or hashtag your photos on Instagram with #DTIpetsonfurniture. Thanks!

A couple from my dear Instagram friend @kelseyannaf of her sweet rescue kitties.

Our Great Dane puppy thinks any piece of furniture is his size!😂
– Marikathryn (Chico, California)

A couple from me of course! First up, as I sat down to get this post ready, my husband alerted me to this action on the sofa. Lucky is hysterical when he’s sleeping. This shot was my favourite, after taking many and he finally woke up. Then you’ve got the 2 lovebirds, Frankie cuddling with his buddy Felix. It’s a king sized bed yet Frankie has to mash up against him.