Amoroso Design

Posted on Fri, 26 Mar 2010 by KiM

Abby of San Francisco design firm Amoroso Design emailed us recently wanting to share this firm’s work – a combination of easy elegance and eclectic funk she calls it. I was happy to oblige as their portfolio is FILLED with stunning dream kitchens, cozy and timeless living rooms, sophisticated and modern bathrooms….and did I mention the dream kitchens?? Here’s a little eye candy I selected to end your work week. Happy Friday! (Thanks Abby!)

        

  
  
  

Wall to wall

Posted on Thu, 25 Mar 2010 by KiM

We received this request via email last month from Eileen: (and I finally found some time to scour my photo stash)

I’ve always lived in older homes with wood floors, but I recently purchased an 80’s tract house with wall-to-wall carpet. The carpet has to be replaced now, but it’s going to be a few years before I can afford to put in wood. Can you pull together some photos of inspiring living rooms with carpet? Is there such a thing?”  I have selected some photos of living rooms with wall-to-wall carpet (and if it’s not wall-to-wall, pretend it is) to help give Eileen some ideas. I’d suggest a very neutral (cream or very light grey) berber or a sisal-type carpet (but not a rough sisal) and then layer some fun area rugs on top (kilims and cowhide are my favs). Being the owner of a plethora of cats, carpet is my worst enemy. So might I suggest something a little zany. If your subfloor is plywood and is in decent shape, how about sanding it smooth and then painting it in the meantime? I’ve seen this a few times and think it looks great considering the inexpensive material.

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Roman and Williams

Posted on Wed, 24 Mar 2010 by KiM

Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch of Roman and Williams Buildings and Interiors (based in New York City) are my new favourite design duo. I absolutely love every photo in their portfolio. TO DIE FOR. They rock all sorts of styles – there’s a bit of mid-century, vintage industrial, Moroccan, contemporary country, modern…it’s all freaking gorgeous and looks so effortless, and timeless. I’m taking many notes and saving many photos.

 

 
 

Amanda Masters again

Posted on Tue, 23 Mar 2010 by KiM

British born former model Amanda Masters is a master at design excelling in modern eclectic and global styles. Lots of bold fabrics were used in her spaces, such as suzanis which I am not sure I can ever tire of (nor can Jo as she just purchased a gorgeous one on eBay).