I have met a bunch of very talented, creative and just all around awesome people on Instagram lately, who have some seriously cool style and have done some wonderful decorating in their homes. I recently decided that it was about damn time I share some of these inspiring homes with you here on the blog. And the first person I wanted to introduce you to is Maren Ingeborg Gråblomst. Her dark, inky hued home is jaw-droppingly fabulous, and she is such a skilled photographer that I envy each and every photo she uploads to her Instagram account @villabetulablog. Trust me when I say you must go follow her immediately. And read her blog Villa Betula too while you’re at it. So back to Maren’s house. Don’t be fooled by the adorable pale pink façade. There is something totally unexpected behind that door!

I had such a hard time editing down the pile of photos that she sent so stay tuned for post #2 shortly, including something Maren sent me…

The star of the show might be the high ceilings. It might be the lovely large windows overlooking the communal garden or the dark oak parquet flooring. It might be the charcoal coloured staircase or the new kitchen. Any one of these could be the stand out feature of this renovated maisonette in London’s Maida Vale by Studio 29 Architects & Interior Design but for me it’s the bespoke, blown bubble chandelier in amber, lemon yellow and cyan hued glass.

(Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck)

Luxurious yet casual. Traditional mixed with modern. Light and dark. This modern farmhouse is a perfect example of these opposing combinations that are typical in the repertoire of California interior designer Jennifer Robin. (Another beautiful example here). 

(Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck)

(Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck)

(Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck)

(Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck)

(Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck)

(Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck)

(Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck)

(Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck)

(Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck)

(Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck)

(Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck)

(Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck)

(Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck)

(Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck)

(Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck)
(Arcanum Architecture)

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. Thanks!

Here is Eliot. He’s a Devon Rex and acts like a dog. Greets me at the door, follows me around the house and plays fetch. It’s the unconditional love that gets me. Such a character. His Instagram is @eliot_rex 
– Andrew 

Here’s Lucas in our Sofa he is only allowed with a blanket. He loves it. 
– Anthony 

This is 3 month old Matilda and popular russian singer Sergei Shnurov from Leningrad!
– Nataly

Another day another stalking. You’d never guess from its rather unassuming 19th century facade that this inner Sydney terrace house is actually an ultra modern home. There seems to be little of the original house left but sometimes living inner city means keeping true to the streetscape and doing your own thing behind closed doors. The rear elevation is quite striking and the garage with loft over is just too cute. Link here while it lasts.