Displaying posts from February, 2021

The designer calls it a rustic modern ranch house. I call it a stylish, well-considered series of rooms that move from light to shadow and back again. The overall effect is intimate, cocooning and lovely. California Modern Farmhouse by Sarah Solis Design Studio.

Garaging for this historic house renovation on its steep, busy street in the Auckland suburb of Ponsonby was impossible. The decision to make the front bedroom a car stacker garage is ingenious if not a little controversial. What do you think? Be sure to check out the video below and you can see more of the extensive rear addition to this house by Matter Architects here.

It has been several years since we have shared the work of Alabama designer Betsy Brown. Over all these years her style has been consistent – always rooted in contemporary with classic touches, always in a palette of whites and creams with significant use of black and wood tones. Her spaces stand the test of time.

With cottagecore one of the hot trends for 2021 I thought I’d share this lovely home. Definitely not your fussy Granny cottage decor here but a light, bright family home all about comfort and conviviality. It’s all about vintage pieces, layering and nostalgia. Sausalito Cottage by Studio Gorman

“In response to the brief from a client seeking a family home that would reflect their love of originality, quality finishes and comfort, Phoebe has delivered a living environment where textures, colour and form come together in an unique interplay. Classically timeless pieces are complemented by bespoke contemporary art anD artefacts, without sacrificing comfort, liveability or durability.”

Sometimes it’s about the elegance, sometimes the restrained palette . Sometimes it’s about the luxury of the materials and sometimes it’s a little detail like the double welt trim on the fabric covered bedroom walls. Woollahra House byPhoebe Nicol Interior Architecture.