My favourite kitchens of ’08
Posted on Wed, 31 Dec 2008 by KiM
I will be posting over the next few days my favourite photos of the year, by room type. The dining rooms from this year (and by this year I mean that I’ve saved on Flickr after Jan 1 ’08) that have inspired me are below.
Reasons I love these: a car on the wall, lotsa white, concrete, expanse of countertop, soaring ceiling, floor to ceiling subway tile, chandelier in the kitchen, modern and sleek, industrial, open storage, furniture for cabinets, rustic (with no uppers), and one that I can actually enjoy.
My favourite dining rooms of ’08
Posted on Tue, 30 Dec 2008 by KiM
I will be posting over the next few days my favourite photos of the year, by room type. The dining rooms from this year (and by this year I mean that I’ve saved on Flickr after Jan 1 ’08) that have inspired me are below.
Reasons I love these: anything that looks Scandinavian, bold grouping of photography, bold colours, crystal chandelier over a harvest table, that built-in banquette is to DIE FOR, moody grey walls and floors (again), book storage, eclectic vibe, mismatched chairs…
My favourite living rooms of ’08 – part 2
Posted on Mon, 29 Dec 2008 by KiM
I will be posting over the next few days my favourite photos of the year, by room type. The living rooms from this year (and by this year I mean that I’ve saved on Flickr after Jan 1 ’08) that have inspired me are below – half of them anyway, as I found too many for just one post. This is part 2.
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| Twig Hutchinson | Scott Weston |
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| Steven Gambrel | Sköna hem |
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| Rural Theory | Shelton, Mindel & Associates |
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| Sköna hem | Sköna hem |
My favourite living rooms of ’08 – part 1
Posted on Mon, 29 Dec 2008 by KiM
I will be posting over the next few days my favourite photos of the year, by room type. The living rooms from this year (and by this year I mean that I’ve saved on Flickr since Jan 1 ’08) that have inspired me are below – half of them anyway, as I found too many for just one post.
I was going to say which one of the bunch really turns my crank but there’s something in each one that I adore, like grey paint, photography as art, patchwork sofas, glossy sky blue floors, mid-century/hollywood regency vibes, bare light bulbs, coffee tables made of thick pieces of timber…
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| Bolig Magasinet | Design*Sponge |
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| Pieter Estersohn | Hans Zeegers |
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| Oberto Gili | Janne Peters |
Claire needs help
Posted on Wed, 24 Dec 2008 by KiM
Claire emailed us recently in the hopes we could help her out. Here’s what she had to say: “I’ve seen you lend a helping hand to several readers with designing dilemmas and I was hoping for a bit of help myself. I just signed the lease on a wonderful studio-type apartment near Dumbo in Brooklyn. Now I say “studio-type” because it feels more like 3 rooms connected to create a long living space and although I know it has loads of potential, I’m struggling with where to start! Should I paint the entire space one color? If I do different colors for each space will that be too much? What about a gradient going from ochre in the ‘bedroom’ to a paler yellow in the kitchen? I also have to reckon with my boyfriend’s tastes – not that they’re bad – but I have to make sure that it doesn’t seem to girly or to ‘me’. Do you have any pictures in your arsenal that could be inspiring for this project?” Below are a couple photos from Flickr she has of the apartment.
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Why Claire, I think I may have found a few photos to inspire the design genius in you! Admittedly, it was a bit tough finding photos of rooms that are connected but have a little bit of a separation with walls. My gut is telling me that bright white all over and working some magic with art and furnishings would be an easy fix. I don’t think I would do different colours – the apartment isn’t very large and having each space a different colour would make it appear smaller. If you aren’t into white (or a light grey, my fav), I would select a colour (I’d keep it light) and then pick the 2 shades next to it on the paint chip – similar to what you are suggesting with the yellow to ochre. I think the subtle change in shade from room to room would have a really nice effect, and would keep the spaces flowing. I am including some photos of different colours in each space as well, in case you choose to ignore me (that’s been known to happen). And please folks, leave a comment if you have some thoughts on this. Help a girl in design distress.
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| William Meppem | Inspace Locations |
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| Aine Clune | Harry Allen |
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| Domino | elledeco |
