Freedom Autumn 2011

Posted on Sat, 19 Feb 2011 by midcenturyjo

Here are the last of my snaps of Freedom’s new Autumn collection. Contemporary, clean lined and urban. I’m loving the grey pinstriped dining chair. My photo just doesn’t do it justice. I’m scheming on how to include it in my black bedroom redo. The cane canopy chair is a great statement piece as is the oversized red lacquer Chinese chair. I can’t wait to see the collection in store mid March. There was so much to take in on launch day I think I need to take my time and visit them all again. Thanks again to Freedom for allowing me this sneak peek (and the chance to schmooze with Australian and NZ magazine editors and stylists).

Design crew

Posted on Sat, 19 Feb 2011 by midcenturyjo

Got a problem? Need some help? Just stand there shaking your head? Don’t know what to do? You’re not alone. Send us a link to photos of your design quandary and let the Desire to Inspire design crew help you…. that’s you lot… the readers…. get to it! You did such a good job last week I know you can do it all over again. Besides I have a Saturday to enjoy.

“I really need some design help! I love the black gloss look and I also love designs with featured wallpaper and deer antlers! Basically, I have a completely new bedroom to decorate and I have no idea where would be best to put my furniture, I would love to put my bed in front of the window however there is a radiator on the wall so I don’t think that it would be the best idea as I would lose a lot of heat.  Please please help me!!  I am wanting to incorporate a leather bed, black gloss wardrobes, bedside tables, a desk and possibly a bookshelf too. (This is) a pic of the furniture style I intend to buy. Thanks once again, I can’t tell you enough how helpful this will be 🙂 x” – Emma


Barbara Hill

Posted on Fri, 18 Feb 2011 by midcenturyjo

Beautifully curated contemporary interiors. Desert deliciousness and minimalism giving maximum impact. Rooms as art and furniture almost as sculpture. Simply stunning homes from Barbara Hill Design. Is minimalism tugging at my heart? Maybe…. just maybe when it is this good. Hill was a gallerist and it shows in her careful curation. (Link found via fab blog you are the river.)

  

  

Simon Whitbread

Posted on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 by midcenturyjo

As modern as the homes he captures through his lens Sydney based photographer  Simon Whitbread’s portfolio celebrates contemporary architecture. Clean, crisp and carefully curated his photos may be minimalist but covey the architect’s aesthetic with maximum effect. Favourite? Love the large painting as backdrop to an über minimalist kitchen.

Cia Wedin

Posted on Wed, 16 Feb 2011 by midcenturyjo

  

Scandinavian modern at its finest. Fabulous rooms and sets created by design journalist and stylist Cia Wedin. White, bright, boho and stylishly relaxed.  Cia ‘s portfolio is a visual treat. No wonder we can’t get enough of scandi homes!