Displaying posts labeled "Yellow"

Heidi Caillier tackled the design of this Seattle home that had mid-century bones with a few Colonial touches, but it lacked a clear identity. With little architectural detailing—and limited opportunities to add or modify it without significant cost—it needed another way to feel engaging and beautiful. She introduced contemporary shapes and patterns that complemented the existing structure, creating character without altering its framework. Adding detail to the walls, particularly in the kitchen with handmade custom tiles, was a trick she used to distract from the low ceilings. Brilliant! Photos: Haris Kenjar.

Christian Bense is a London-based interior designer known for creating elegant, layered and timeless interiors that balance striking aesthetics with everyday practicality. His work results in homes that feel considered, characterful and rich in depth. Blending inspiration from his South African heritage with classic British design, he has quickly become a talent and I am a new fan. This is his Montpellier project, a 1840s home in London, and I love how each space flows into the next whilst each having its own personality. Photos: Alexander James.

On the edge of the rural hamlet of Great Ellingham, Norfolk, lies this Grade II-listed, 17th-century house, painted a picturesque yellow hue. Its rendered façade is topped with a thatched roof – a postcard-pretty scene – while its interiors are pared-back and elegant, sitting comfortably against the original timber frame and exposed brickwork. The house is surrounded by a cottage garden planted with hollyhocks, roses and wild grasses, along with tree-studded lawns that meld with the open countryside beyond.
I meant to go back to featuring castles but last weekend I came across this property on Inigo (for sale for £675,000) and had to feature it too. Add “yellow house” + “17th century” + “thatched roof” and loads of original features and my heart just melts into a puddle. MY DREAM HOUSE.

This West Palm Beach retreat was handed over to designer David Lucido to work his magic and he added his signature dose of colour, ethereal & whimsical elements, and some gorgeous curves. It’s an underlying casual and cozy vibe but with Florida style and a bit of a New York edge. I love how unpredictable this is. Photos: Ori Harpaz.

I am completely smitten with this 8,300 sq ft 1950s farmhouse in Westchester, New York designed by Sally Rigg of Rigg Design. Bold colour choices slap you in the face as soon as you walk in the front door – Ressource Paints’ La Pinède green on the walls paired with scenic Zuber wallpaper, then a dining room in a blue as blue can be (Farrow & Ball’s Dinnerware), which leads into a curry yellow butler’s pantry. The colours come at you again in the primary bedroom with a gorgeous de Gournay wall covering. I love that there are rooms of total drama and colour drenching but then some moments of calm with mostly white spaces. It makes the colourful rooms that much more impactful. Photos: Chris Mottalini.