Christopher Maya

Posted on Wed, 5 Nov 2008 by midcenturyjo


Think tailored, understated yet elegant. Add a dash of fine architectural detail, polish it up with warmth and comfort and you have the timeless designs of Christoper Maya. They are casual and classic at the same time, family homes that you want to come home to again and again. P.S. I want a secret room at the top of a ladder too!

Dark and moody

Posted on Wed, 5 Nov 2008 by midcenturyjo


I needed to share another location I found at Airspace. This one is the way too cool Oak Rooms, a gentleman’s club with a modern twist in Notting Hill. It’s dark, it’s moody, masculine and quirky. Love the floor. Look at that herringbone! Lots of inspiration for an office maybe? If my husband were a room? Just kidding honey you’re not so dark and moody but still quirky.

White wonder

Posted on Tue, 4 Nov 2008 by midcenturyjo


Here’s one for Kim. Actually it’s for all of you who love boho and lashings of white wood. Love this house. All the quirky touches, the bright colours here and there, the bathroom’s white floor. Found objects and retro – swoon!! From Airspace locations.

Jared Fowler

Posted on Mon, 3 Nov 2008 by midcenturyjo


There is something about these interior shots by English born but Brisbane based photographer Jared Fowler. In a land of harsh bright light and unrelenting heat they are cool and inviting like a cave or a glass of water on a hot day. You know that inside you will be relaxed, that the “invitation” of the space has been captured by his lens. It’s hard to put into words but those of you who live in warmer climates will understand. Love the light and the composition. Love the honesty of the spaces. His food shots will have you salivating as well.


Oh my! Oh my! Oh my! If you can get past the title of this design book (The Power Look At Home, Decorating for Men, Egon von Furstenberg and Karen Fisher, William Morrow & Company, New York, 1980) you will find some interesting takes on male decor in this week’s retro rollick. There is your traditional gentleman’s club look, the “Sssshh this isn’t really a brothel” look and the “My decorator picked all of this and the cleaning lady keeps it tidy” look. My particular favourites are the giant “womb” floor cushion and the nipple cubes. Please please it doesn’t scream misogynist at all. Unfortunately very few colour photos to share but lots of moody b&w shots. I’ve included one of a small kitchen I find really cool.