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An Edwardian cottage filled with colour, pattern and vintage finds
Posted on Fri, 8 Mar 2019 by KiM
This home could not be more fun!! LOVE IT!!! By 2LG Studio. An edwardian cottage in the charming setting of St Albans in need of modernisation. We re-designed the entire property, added a large kitchen extension, first floor extension and loft, doubling the size of the property to make a characterful family home. The clients passion for travel, the sea and surfing, is evident throughout with many items sourced from salvage yards and antique shops in Sri Lanka. The striking blue pillars are a great example. Throughout the property we specified bespoke encaustic tiling, patterned carpet, exposed plaster, floral wallpaper and vintage lighting to give a lived in, eclectic home that reflects the warmth of the family. In the kitchen, custom cement island in pale blue and grey swirls compliments the solid wood worktops and impressive range cooker. This happy home has a through-line of bold colour that brings it life, something that is a signature of our design work.
A masterclass in colour and pattern
Posted on Fri, 1 Mar 2019 by midcenturyjo
A sophisticated colour palette and an inspired use of wallpaper and tile makes this Fitzroy house by Melbourne-based interior designer Kate Challis one of my all time favourites. It is brave and quirky, elegant and jewel like. It is in fact the designer’s own home, an ever evolving space, growing more and more beautiful with time. You can see an earlier version of this Melbourne house here.
Photography by Sharyn Cairns
Dreamy spaces in Canadian homes
Posted on Fri, 22 Feb 2019 by KiM
Canadian House & Home magazine is a favourite of mine and has been for as long as I can remember, so I find their website is a wonderful source for fabulously designed Canadian homes. I thought I would share some that have caught my eye recently.
design: Richard Ouellette, Les Ensembliers; photo: André Rider; feature: here
design: Elle Patille of Leydi Milagros Design; photo:Robin Stubbert; feature: here
design: Christine Ralphs for Lloyd Ralphs Design; photo: Virginia Macdonald; feature: here
design: Julie Charbonneau; photo: Virginia Macdonald; feature: here
design: Montana Burnett; photo: Virginia Macdonald; feature: here
design: Whitney Keeley, Absolutely Inc.; photo: Robin Stubbert
design: Lisa Lev; photo: Alex Lukey; feature: here
design:Youssef Hasbani; photo:Virginia Macdonald; feature: here
design: Judith Gougeon; photo: Maxime Desbiens or Angus McRitchie; feature: here
photo:Kim Jeffery; feature: here
Like a sea shell
Posted on Fri, 15 Feb 2019 by midcenturyjo
The designer says “Looking directly out to Bondi Beach, this residence captures the very essence of Sydney’s beachside living. Filled with natural light, a palette of muted tones draws in the ocean without competing with the view.
The spaces have a luxurious easiness to them. Materials were selected based on their tactile qualities; kitchen benches are a crackled ceramic, the timber joinery has a raw feel and soft-coloured concrete floors are cool underfoot. The interior spaces flow into one another but thresholds are expressed with deep timber architraves. The result is a residence that captures the colour and easy spirit of Bondi Beach.”
I say the curves and spirals along with the hints of blush pink remind me of a sea shell and as it overlooks Bondi Beach I’m sure if you put your ear up against a wall you will hear the sea. Beach House by Richard Stanisich.
Another classy townhouse in Philapelphia
Posted on Wed, 23 Jan 2019 by KiM
A couple of months ago I shared this townhouse in Philadelphia designed by Ashli Mizell, and I loved it so much I have another classy project by Ashli to share. Very similar in style with touches of elegance, some dramatic light fixtures and a dreamy kitchen. I am really digging her vibe.
