Powell and Bonnell

Posted on Fri, 12 Sep 2008 by midcenturyjo


Canadian design duo David Powell and Fenwick Bonnell, Powell and Bonnell, create unique solutions reflecting their client’s lifestyle. Exceptional quality, attention to detail and their own range of furniture and textiles are hallmarks of their work. And their style? A seamless blend of contemporary and traditional. The first few images are of an exceptional mill refurbishment. Don’t miss the press pdf for more on this stunning building.

Images from Powell and Bonnell

Dark chocolate

Posted on Thu, 11 Sep 2008 by midcenturyjo


I’m the sort of girl who likes a ristretto coffee, a few squares of dark bitter chocolate and perhaps a palette cleaning 😉 hazelnut liqueur. This has nothing to do with real estate stalking except for the darkest chocolate brown exterior paint on this inner city worker’s cottage in my home town. It’s a brave colour choice in a suburb where cream and brunswick green predominate. The house appears staged for these real estate shots. I’d add another layer or two with personal items and fabulous art, loads of books in those empty shelves and fill those verandas with greenery and cane. Oh and a piece or two more of midcentury classic furniture.

Connie Braemer

Posted on Wed, 10 Sep 2008 by midcenturyjo


Contemporary as well as modernist, clean, uncluttered and with clever space solutions, Connie Braemer’s body of work has made her one of Canada’s leading interior designers. Love her modern interpretation of the log cabin and that rich chocolate bedroom is sexy. The black kitchen with white sofa? Striking!

Maclean Bespoke Interiors

Posted on Wed, 10 Sep 2008 by midcenturyjo


Jason Maclean is Maclean Bespoke Interiors, specialising in one off interiors and custom furniture. His passion for vintage furniture is obvious (and I’m envious) but he doesn’t build sterile shrines to midcentury modernism classics. Clean, lean and oh so sophisticated. His collaboration with fashion designers Eley Kishimoto merges surface decoration and furniture form.

Studio BAS_I.C.

Posted on Tue, 9 Sep 2008 by midcenturyjo


People often ask us where we find all the truly inspiring and creative people we feature on the blog. Mainly hours of following link after link on the web. Sometimes it’s a quiet cup of tea and a new design book. That’s how I found Bastienne van Bockel of Studio BAS_I.C. I always check the credits especially if I love the images. (Chic modern: choosing styles, colours, materials and furnishings, introduction by Ali Hanan, Conran Octopus 2002 is the book by the way.) A google away and I found Bastienne’s website. I love the fresh, uncomplicated modern girl feel to her work, the definite European vibe and the fact that this could be your home too…. if you had a great eye like Bastienne 😉 Simple and stylish.