Displaying posts labeled "Library"

As you may have noticed my taste has drifted from anything modern and contemporary to a bit more classic and traditional which is why I really love this. The joining of 2 apartments in Greenwich Village to create a wonderful space for a family with such beautiful architectural details and lots of classic elements. There are some surprise colour choices that really add drama and interest in this otherwise very white home, which I applaud. Designed by Asia Baker of A.A.Baker Design. Photos: Isabel Parra.

Lor’s English MCM is a late 1950’s character home with a story to share. The previous owners resided in the home from the time it was first built, upgrading & adding through the years. The end result was a unique time capsule that captured a ranch style MCM flare popularized by architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright. As soon as you enter the space you can feel the distinct personality and upbeat overall feeling. Each room has it’s own distinct characteristics, but there is a cohesion that ties each space together. Colour and warmth transition from one room to the next, overall the space is an upbeat backdrop for a very lively household.
OMG designer (@ For Porter) Laura Collins’ Glamorgan, Calgary rental home is the friggin cutest!!! It’s incredible what a little paint can do to really warm up a space. If your landlord will let you do something other than white, the sky is the limit! Photos: Michelle Johnson

This gorgeous home on 130 acres is located in Millbrook, in the Hudson Valley. Designed by Cicognani Kalla Architect it is country living at its finest. The great room has two 18th century stone fireplaces, limestone tile floors, and custom French doors. The kitchen opens right up onto fabulous gardens and a stone terrace. It has a heated greenhouse, wine cellar, chicken coop, and outbuildings include caretaker’s home and office. I also found that in December of last year it was for sale for $13.1M. What a dream!

Another must share from Heidi Caillier‘s recently completed projects is this beautiful home in Warwick, NY. There’s something about low ceilings that make a home feel so enveloping and warm. This is a bit more traditional than the last but the architecture definitely calls for that. Love the quirky touches like a high gloss red library and lots of elements of the outdoors inside which also seems appropriate given the setting. Photos: Haris Kenjar. Styling: Mieke ten Have.

I had to share another new project by Sean Anderson, one that is a bit more sophisticated than his typical spaces but when you’re working with an expansive Tribeca apartment in New York I think it goes without saying that there’s an expectation to spice it up and make it classy. Contemporary but make it Sean Anderson moody. Photos: Haris Kenjar.