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“layer colour, pattern, texture and a curated mix of old and new for a unique & playful spirit”
“We are inspired by the natural world, and aim to enhance this connection in every interior, not only in the selection of materials, but with a focus on maximising light & space wherever possible”
“We are not trend seekers…..we do not take ourselves too seriously, and enjoy adding a dash of whimsy and surprise where and when we can.”
All of the above is what makes the spaces designed by London based design firm Cat Dal Interiors so captivating. And fun!

Kelly Wearstler is a force to be reckoned with, and one of her latest projects, the Santa Monica Proper hotel, is really something else. I would looooooove to tour this in person. It is a bit subdued in colours then she normally chooses but of course, she nailed it. The landmark building is this beautiful Spanish colonial revival style, built in the late 1920s. The hotel was thoughtfully restored and refreshed, its original rich materiality and architectural moorish details served as inspiration for the overall design. The contemporary, modern building is more monolithic in nature and a great canvas for layering with textures – natural materials, stone wood, plaster. The hotel’s palette is nature-inspired and earthy, raw materials and organic textures, art and landscape bring a rich sensory feeling in to the hotel. Wearstler intentionally worked with local artists and artisans to bring a true localized experience within the spaces.

A holiday home in the Mexican city of San Miguel De Allende by PPAA (Pérez Palacios Arquitectos Asociados) looks inward on a series of patios. A study of voids and 3D spaces the house is not so much introspective as it is oasis and retreat. A fascinating study of light and shade, solid and void, public and private.

Imagine owning a turn of the century working barn tucked away in a canyon, nestled in the foothills. Now imagine converting it into a comfortable three-bedroom retreat from the city while retaining much of its original form, character and history. Think modern aesthetic with a raw palette. Canyon Barn by Seattle based design studio mwworks.

It’s like I say week in week out. If you have to drag yourself into work on a weekend it helps if  it’s super stylish. Spa La Maison Evidens de Beauté by Emmanuelle Simon.