Displaying posts labeled "Art"

A restored warehouse in The Hague

Posted on Sun, 23 May 2021 by KiM

Welcome to the jaw-droppingly gorgeous home in The Hague of internationally sought-after contemporary Spanish painter Lita Cabellut. What was a former warehouse/antique store in the 18th century is now an exquisite example of a restore project that was done soooooo right. I am blown away at the beauty of every room. And make sure you pay attention to the kitchen sink! (translated from the article: The old marble basin comes from royal gardens and was originally used to clean and wash the roses with which the palace bouquets would later be made). Via Elle Decor Spain. (Photos: Pablo Sarabia)

Nicholas Obeid

Posted on Fri, 7 May 2021 by KiM

Spaces designed with the intention of being easy to look at and live with. Oh yesssssss I could not agree more. By NYC based Nicholas Obeid.

A 19th century farmhouse in New York

Posted on Wed, 5 May 2021 by KiM

A beautiful traditional farmhouse exterior (located in Ancramdale, NY) surprises you on the inside. The interiors of this modest 19th century farmhouse were pared down and simplified to better foreground its owner’s collection of contemporary art while a unified color scheme and the absence of wood surfaces created a backdrop for an interior design scheme focused on effortless eclecticism. Furniture and accessories were drawn from icons of twentieth century design, early American antiques, and charming vintage and flea market finds to create a domestic environment that is both playful and finely nuanced. The exterior of the farmhouse was painted a muted dusty grey, its modesty only offset by a vibrant yellow door and a romantic and exuberant garden and outdoor courtyard. The outdoor perennial beds, also designed by Berman Horn Studio, change with the seasons, and create a colorful oasis within the rolling landscape. Designed by Berman Horn Studio. (Photography: Rush Jagoe)

Rental apartments don’t have to be boring and lack personality. In the case of this rental Manhattan pied-à-terre designer Martin Brudnizki of MBDS piled on the elegance and added a dose of chic with a huge tapestry (go big in a small space!), lots of art and a curtain to hide the ugly kitchen. This is all you need for a quick visit to the big city. (Photos: Nicole Franzen)

A mostly vintage home

Posted on Thu, 29 Apr 2021 by KiM

I LOVE this Venice, California home which happens to belong to Anna Paquin and Steve Moyer. A sweet vintage, mid-century modern vibe, designed by Arabella McIntosh. Arabella completed the interior decoration and styling of this 7000 sqft home in just five months during 2019 while the family were overseas filming. The brief was to add warmth and character to the newly built home. With a group ethos on sustainability and using materials already in circulation they were able to create a new home with as little new materials as possible. Over 80% of Arabella’s budget was spent on vintage pieces and materials. Antiques were sourced from all over the US and from Europe. Custom pieces were created to suit the large family’s needs. The oversized dining table/ ping pong table in the downstairs area Arabella designed is made from maple floorboards salvaged from a bowling alley – and the iron base was once a kitchen island. The pendant that sits above it is a repurposed truck hubcap, and even the canopy is vintage, sourced to match the patina of the light. It doubles as a large seating area to entertain guests next to the wet bar. It also doubles as a ping pong table for Steve and his son with a removable custom leather net and paddles. (Architect: Studio of Environmental Architecture; Landscape Design: Big Red Sun; Photos: Jess Isaac)