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Bathroom plans

Posted on Fri, 1 Apr 2016 by midcenturyjo

Whether you’re starting from scratch or renovating your existing bathroom it’s easy to pin pictures and fill a virtual file to overflowing with ideas and wishlists. I know. I’m guilty as charged. After many years and a few false starts we will (fingers crossed) start our own family bathroom renovation over the next few weeks. Sleek and über cool or vintage and earthy? As you can see from my inspiration pictures I’m leaning very heavily towards a vintage, scandi, boho, black and white but maybe with a touch of sleek modern. Surprise, surprise. Our bathroom will be in the old stables at the back of our 150 year old house because a) it is a lovely old room with painted brick and a small fireplace and b) that is where a lot of the existing plumbing is, making it a cheaper job. I promise to take photos as the job progresses.

DISC Interiors

OSCAR V

Norris & Pip

Zachary Leung via Remodelista

Carlos Mota

Hearth

OSCAR V

Lynda Gardener again

and again Lynda Gardener

and finally 47 Park Avenue minus the deer head

Here are a few old (and a tad blurry) photos of the room when we first moved in. It was a man cave back then but now it’s more of a dressing room as that is the existing bathroom where Mickey is sitting.

Inspiration is just the first part. There are plans to be drawn up and builders to be found and then a squillion decisions to be made. There are tiles to choose. Vanity or pedestal sink, yay or nay. Shower screens and toilets. Bathtub or no. Brass or chrome or coloured… maybe black. Mirrors, sconces, storage, towel racks, toothbrush holders, on and on it goes. Wish me luck as I track down all the pieces I need for my perfect bathing sanctuary. Thank goodness for online shopping!

Jessica Helgerson

Richard Smith Architect

Sarah Sherman Samuel

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Stunning ways to add texture to your home

Posted on Thu, 17 Mar 2016 by KiM

Having a modern decorated home is fine, but it can be a bit bland. Smooth surfaces and clean walls were once a minimalist fashion statement, with their only use being as a good backdrop for a colorful piece of art. Adding some designer texture into your home can create a focal point, or an overall theme to a room, depending on how far you want to go. For some ideas to inspire you, here are some stunning ways to add texture to your home.

Home Furnishings

Simply adding attractive furniture and lighting can bring a room alive, with no actual need to redecorate. Adding mood lighting will change the atmosphere from bright and alive, to calm and soothing. A well placed antique desk or sideboard can add functionality as well as style.

Even using a simple wicker basket will lift a dull corner, as well as giving you some storage. You can also use oil lamps, or modern lamps that give the same effect without having to worry about safety concerns from a naked flame and fumes. The soft, flickering light will cast dreamy shadows and create a relaxing vibe, which is perfect to help you unwind. The advantage of making these little changes is that you can alter them if you want something different.

Wall-art and Crafts

One of the simplest ways to introduce texture into your home is to add wall art. This can range from framed needlepoint designs, to metalwork or wooden craft pieces. There will always be something for everyone, depending on your artistic tastes. Even if you just fancy a painting, a modern artwork can give a burst of color to accentuate or compliment.

Wood Tile Panels

Use wood tile panels for an instant effect. These are made to lock together so you don’t have to space them yourself. The advantage of using wood tile panels is that you will get a professional look without having to use a tradesperson to fit them, though if you aren’t very handy at home improvements, then by all means hire someone to fit them from you.

You can source reclaimed barnwood wall planks to give an eco-friendly finish to your home. They will certainly transform your kitchen instead of using normal tiles. Alternatively, create a feature wall in your lounge. Being reclaimed, they won’t have that newness to them, which can often look a little too fake.

Natural Materials

Instead of having normal flat, painted walls, why not use natural materials such as stone or timber. This look can be complimented by using natural materials for the floor, such as stone tiles instead of carpet. The overall effect is to give an organic feeling of warmth that only natural materials can do. Nicely aged wooden furniture and accessories will help tie the overall feel together in a way that synthetic materials are unable to do, as they can feel cold and lacking in this respect.

Adding texture to your home to create something stunning isn’t that hard to do, and doesn’t have to mean a full makeover. Just a few additions here and there can make the world of difference.

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This post was written by a guest writer

I love Oscar and Brosa

Posted on Mon, 7 Mar 2016 by midcenturyjo

I have a chair addiction. There I said it. Occasional, wingback, tub, slipper, big, small, classic or contemporary. Show me a comfy seat and a sexy little leg and I’m smitten. Which is why I couldn’t wait for my new chair from Brosa’s armchair collection to arrive. Online furniture retailer Brosa reached out to me a few weeks ago and one thing lead to another and suddenly I had a new man, I mean chair, in my life. Meet Oscar… the Oscar Armchair.

Australian-based online furniture retailer Brosa believes that the most special place on the planet is your home and you deserve to fill it with beautiful, craftsman-made furniture. They connect you directly with the makers, cutting out the high markups. Great furniture at a great price. Using the website is so easy. Beautiful pieces to choose from and a great selection of colours. You can even order fabric swatches before you choose. I love the Amelia (for my bedroom?) and the Helene (dressing room?) and I’m trying to figure out how to squeeze a Florence Velvet Chesterfield into my house. My Oscar Armchair has soft subtle curves and a low-profile look with natural oak wood legs to contrast with the colourful Warwick Fabric upholstery. I chose Moreton Teal but there are so many other colours available. The look is modern and stylish, a great addition to the eclectic, boho vibe I have in my own home. Low but super comfortable with great support the chair makes a top spot for reading and flipping through my phone. There are even 2 seater and 3 seater options.

At Brosa they work with the talented furniture designers from around the world bringing you unique designer pieces at a fraction of the cost of buying in a retail store. These designs are then brought to life by their master craftsmen and delivered straight to your home. Every Brosa designer piece is made in batches to minimize operational costs and also avoid wastage of materials. A timer on each product indicates when the next batch of production starts. Once the timer reaches zero production begins on all orders placed.

From beginning to end my experience with Brosa has been super smooth and very professional. I only had one problem in the whole process. Once the chair had arrived where was I going to put? Office? At the foot of the stairs? In the breezeway next to the kitchen so I’d have a handy spot for a cup of tea and morning newspapers? What do you think? I’m leaning towards a monthly rotation. Thanks Brosa! I love my chair.

This post is in collaboration with Brosa. All opinions are my own.

Nominate your designs – A’ Design Awards & Competition

Posted on Tue, 16 Feb 2016 by midcenturyjo

Have you entered the A’ Design Award and Competition yet? Nominate your design here. The deadline for entries is fast approaching and now is the time to submit your best work. With over 100 categories the A’ Design Award and Competition is the worlds’ largest design competition. But it is not just an award. It is an indicator of quality and perfection in design, recognized worldwide, your design front and centre before design companies and professionals.

From the Good Industrial Design Award to the Good Architecture Design Award. The Good Product Design Award to the Good Communication Design Award. The Good Service Design Award to the Good Fashion Design Award and so many more. (You can find all the design categories here.) With the competition highlighting, advertising & advocating good design, taking part will provide recognition, publicity and international peer review.

Entries will be judged by an international jury panel of scholars, professionals and media members. Unlike other awards the competition follows a peer-review process with anonymous voting and evaluation of all entries. And the benefits to the winners are inspiring! The trophy, of course, an invitation to the gala night, a certificate of quality, inclusion in the prestigious A’ Design Award and Competition exhibition and the yearly ResultBook but even more importantly press, PR, introduction to industry professionals and companies and international exposure. The fame, the prestige, the recognition and so much more.

You can find out more about the A’ Design Award and Competition here and register here. But hurry as entries close February 28. Results will be announced here on the blog (and worldwide) on April 15.

What could be more inspiring than the previous Platinum and Gold winners!