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Wildly glamorous
Posted on Mon, 2 Jul 2007 by KiM
“Park Terrace, London
5 storey house in a Private Road near Regent’s Park
Over 3400 square feet full of rock n’ roll glamour
Sumptuous living and dining areas, beautifully furnished
Stunning black bedroom with ensuite black high gloss bathroom
Light filled family kitchen with dining area opening onto garden…”
Photos from Zownir Locations
Welcome to Greg’s home!
Posted on Fri, 1 Jun 2007 by midcenturyjo
Hi Jo,
This is my own apartment where I live. I wanted to show you this because it shows our versatility as designers. We are known for doing spaces with print and colour so this space shows another look, its dark, moody and sexy. With my own space I wanted to express a very personal response which makes this space original as only I own these experiences. I hope you know what I mean. I drew on my Italian/Australian background, basically I was pushing “wog chic”! The baroque chair is from the family home and the chandelier and bed head are pieces that I saw in my uncles houses in the 80s. At the time I thought they where the height of utter revoltingness but now appreciate their beauty and kitschness. I love the irony of turning something that I thought was ugly into some beautiful. This adds another dimension to a room. I wanted this space to be a place where I came home at the end of the day and feel fantastic and when I go to bed to FEEL LIKE Joan Collins snuggling up in my fur bedspread. We all work hard and we deserve to feel extraordinary. Anyway I hope you like this project, there is more to come!
Greg
Thanks Greg! Anytime you need a house sitter you know who to email.
Gothic madness
Posted on Thu, 31 May 2007 by KiM
This loft deserves a huge OMG. OK, several OMG’s. This loft is located in East London and on this locations website, the description reads simply “3rd floor loft with distinctive decor”. Distinctive? Uh….YEAH. Check out all the religious art (Jo’s fav) used to decorate this over-the-top gothic space.
The Dark Queen of Design Anouska Hempel
Posted on Wed, 23 May 2007 by midcenturyjo
Actress, designer and hotelier Anouska Hempel is a doyen of design. As an actress her most memorable role was as Blond (Lust) in the questionably tasteful The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins in the 1971. As designer and owner of the renowned hotels The Hempel and Blakes her style is epitomised by intimate luxury, fine detail and theatre. When asked back in 1998 about future trends her answer was that there will be a reaction to technology and a trend away from minimalism and back towards more opulence. There will be more comfort zoning in people’s surroundings. How right she was.
My newly redone goth/glam bathroom
Posted on Fri, 23 Mar 2007 by KiM
I am pretty excited to finally have this project finished. My bathroom is the last of the 2.5 bathrooms in this house to be redone. It still needs new flooring but so do the other bathrooms so that’s a project for another time. We’re not planning on keeping this house for very long so we can’t do too much to the house without thinking of resale but I had to go a little nuts somewhere – and it might as well be my bathroom. This cost about $650 – that’s for the sink, faucet, knobs, light fixture, paint, accessories, art, molding around art, mirror, shower curtain…etc. I’m curious to hear your comments.
