It has been quite some time since we featured a project by Dieter Vander Velpen Architects so we were excited when Dieter emailed with some photos of another project. This time it is the remodel of a kitchen and bathroom in a 70’s villa near the Belgian town of Leuven. The brief was to create an open, bright kitchen with plenty of workspace and a clutterless look. For the bathroom, the main request was to create a luxurious and calming atmosphere on a limited surface. The kitchen is a modern dream – I ADORE cooking niches like this one, featuring a countertop in polished granite and backsplash in hammered granite. The island is pretty fabulous too where 5 different materials come together: black Zimbabwe granite, dark stained Walnut veneer, polished Calacatta marble, patinated bronze and the black lacquered Vola taps. In the bathroom it is all about beautiful travertine. The results are timeless, modern, understated luxury. (Photos: Thomas De Bruyne)

A beauiful balanced of style versus function with an East Coast meets West Coast vibe. Layers of texture and a neutral palette. Style, personality and comfort. Yes please. Franklin contemporary rustic by Nashville-based design firm bureau.

Just when I thought I’d found my dream kitchen in the last post… well… truth is I’m fickle. Oh no I haven’t changed my mind about deVOL kitchens. I just have a new favourite kitchen that’s all. Traditional meets eclectic with touches of retro French and contemporary graphic tiles. And the colour? Stunning.

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 #DTIpetsonfurniture.

Dorie (black cat) and Totes (Tortie) doing what they do best in Allentown, PA.
– Donna

Drava the Vizsla on high alert!
– Jessica

After a busy day of decorating and straightening artwork around the house……

Thomas is exhausted and indulging in a bit of a snooze…

– Margaret

Here’s me (Bob) and Teddy having an afternoon nap. We live on the far north coast of New South Wales, Australia. My daughter took the photo on a day when it was 47 degrees Celsius outside. But inside – it was a wonderful 21. The sofa is really comfortable, it’s filled with feathers and down. It’s just the place for a nana nap. 
– Bob

This is my Maltese Rocco, who is absolutely, the sweetest thing in our home.
– Michelle (Ridgewood, New Jersey)

And a couple from me of course 🙂 First up is Phoebe snoozing on my grandfather chair in my living room and there are no rules in this house so Felix is sprawled on the dining table. 

Don’t get me wrong. I love the styling of this house in Melbourne’s waterside suburb of Brighton. I just think a lot of those plants would soon die if I was responsible for watering them on a regular basis. Link here while it lasts.