Sarah Fortescue
Posted on Fri, 23 Sep 2022 by KiM
After perusing the portfolio of interior and textile designer Sarah Fortescue it quickly becomes evident that fabrics, patterns and colours are quintessential to her work.
Sarah was brought up between Cornwall and South Africa, surrounded by big open spaces and beautiful wildlife. The natural world and cultures of the world have always been the inspiration for her Interior & Product Design. Living in South Africa and Hong Kong Sarah explored exotic parts of the world where she could source textiles and develop her ideas for her interiors and home accessories. Her sense of colour and how she uses it to create harmonious interior spaces is where the true talent lies. We use the world and its cultures as our sourcing pot for inspiration and textile sourcing, but it’s here at home in Cornwall where our team of talented craftsman lovingly create our beautiful products. Our sophisticated and eclectic creations are the perfect way to add personality and bursts of colour to your home, through exciting designs and the highest quality craftsmanship. (The wallpaper in the first few photos is from her line and I’m in love with this cushion).
Elite condominium living in Miami
Posted on Fri, 23 Sep 2022 by KiM
I have a few more luxurious condominium residences in Miami to share with you today. Luxury is definitively the key word here with these developments. Exquisitely designed and if easy-living in an elegant condo is something you are after then you are going to love this. Especially if ocean views is something that tugs at your heartstrings. Which it absolutely does for me.
First up is 57 Ocean Miami Condos. It is spectacular!
This development is a new addition to the properties on Collins Avenue, specifically in the land stretch known as Millionaire’s Row, and is by Brazilian billionaire Jose Isaac Peres. 57 Ocean in Miami Beach is 18 stories of elite units with views that are unbeatable and interiors that are as modern and elegant as you can expect from a location like this.
The interiors are of course Brazilian inspired with private elevator entries, 10-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, streamlined Poliform kitchens and bathrooms, and 12-foot wood-lined terraces with those views I cannot stop talking about 🙂 As for amenities there are two cabana-lined oceanfront infinity swimming pools, including poolside bar and social lounge plus pool-and-beachside concession services, a wellness pavilion spa and much more. Everything you would find at a 5-star resort.
The next property is Muse condo in Sunny Isles. Another absolutely jaw dropping high-end luxury development of 68 residences (only 2 per floor).
WOW! Those views from the living room…. it truly is remarkable especially with those glass terrace railings giving you an unobstructed ocean sightline. The Muse Miami condos are 2 or 3 bedroom units and include 12’ ceilings, Italian marble or wood floors, complete terraces with summer kitchens, private elevators and Smart Tech 2.0 state-of-the-art technologies. The architectural design was created by Carlos Ott and Sieger Suarez with interiors designed by ANTROBUS + RAMIREZ.
Each of the Muse Miami condos is fully finished, with 8′ Italian entry doors, exquisite marble and wood flooring, chef’s kitchens, custom Italian cabinetry, drop dead gorgeous walk-in closets, and personalized art from Helidon Xhixha. Amenities include an exclusive beach club, infinity pool and spa, high-tech gym, sky garden penthouse and breakfast room.
Last but not least I would like to share the Regalia Condo Miami Beach. This development is a unique, ultra-luxury complex located along a private, one-acre stretch in Sunny Isles Beach.
This is yet another incredibly elegant, high-end luxury residence where there are 46 floors consisting of 39 residences – one unit per floor, providing the ultimate in privacy (37 units are single-floor residences, one is a two-level beach house and one is a three-level penthouse). The structure is a masterpiece and Regalia condos Miami has been awarded Best Residential High-Rise Development in the U.S.A. by the International Property Awards in London.
The entire perimeter of each residence is framed by approximately 10 ft. high, floor to ceiling glass windows and sliders, allowing for 360 degrees of unobstructed views of the ocean (are you kidding me?!?!?!), beach, and city including the residential area of Golden Beach and the Intracoastal Waterways. The kitchens are chef-quality and include a butler’s pantry, warming drawer, built-in wine storage system (and more!), and the condos are finished with the finest stone, wood, glass, and wall coverings imported exclusively for Regalia from all over the world. The list of amenities is exceptional – infinity-edge swimming pool set amidst lush gardens and fountains, an exclusive spa with pools, and tranquility area with aromatherapy and chromotherapy, a media room, theater, billiards room with cigar lounge and wine bar, a children’s activity room, private beach with poolside service and much more. This is indeed resort living – without the resort!
(This feature is a collaboration with Million And Up. 57 Ocean Miami Beach images by Multiplan Real Estate Asset; Muse Residences Sunny Isles Beach images by Property Markets Group and S2 Development, LLC; Regalia Sunny Isles Beach images by Regalia Beach Developers LLC)
Barnyard Beautiful
Posted on Fri, 23 Sep 2022 by KiM
My design idol Henrietta Southam has been keeping busy and I realized I have yet to feature this project of hers. As always it is inspirational and exceptionally well thought out and designed. I would expect nothing less.
What was supposed to be a master bedroom with ensuite renovation became a full-out spatial reconfiguration. Alongside an added walk-in closet and a completely overhauled master bath, HS Design undertook an additional gourmet kitchen revamp, a mudroom with a doggie shower, adding a guest bathroom, a powder room and a 3-season outdoor dining room veranda. Adding and subtracting spaces was done with great sensitivity to the magnificent Post and Beam architecture. The pastoral charm of this household manages to harmoniously balance thoughtful design choices with the influence of the naturally beautiful Québec countryside.
Kitesgrove
Posted on Wed, 21 Sep 2022 by KiM
Kitesgrove is a London based interior design studio based in the heart of Chelsea. The design team prioritise nuance and originality in all their work, whilst also guaranteeing that comfort, quality and authenticity lie at the heart of the studio’s output. Our collective goal is to give clients a tailored and unique design experience. I love that they can adapt to any style and use colour and pattern to create exciting spaces.
A vintage modern kitchen
Posted on Wed, 21 Sep 2022 by KiM
I have been dreaming a lot lately about how I can redo my very small kitchen and this recent project by Ottawa design firm Wiseman + Cromwell is perfect inspiration. I love the chic Parisian vibe of this space and the wood, black, white and brass is so classic and timeless. Absolutely gorgeous. I’m taking notes! (Check out another of Liane’s projects here)
