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JAPAN | FRAMING HOUSE

27 July 2015

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When I first saw the framing house I thought it had to be CGI due to it’s super crisp lines and dramatic geometry with black-coated steel exterior… but not for the first time in my life I was mistaken.

The Japanese architects Kouichi Kimura managed to create a functional home that includes a gallery space on the ground floor with private quarters above characterised by stark minimalism.

My favourite part has to be the entrance area with that long corridor leading to a small courtyard with a single tree. Every material used, every window, every view and vista is carefully considered with light flooding in through various openings and funnels which make exploring the space so exciting and interesting.

It might not be an interior style that I’d choose for myself though I can’t help but admire the clean lines and uncluttered space that’s only interrupted by the odd pop of colour from a rogue picture book or building block… oh, did I mention the big blue bear… scary or what!?

 

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ARCHITECTS | Kouichi Kimura
PHOTOGRAPHY | Yoshihiro Asada with thanks
 
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DREAM HOLIDAY HOME | BEACH HOUSE EL SALVADOR

20 July 2015

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Another Dream Holiday Home today this time in El Salvador and yes, I did have to look up where exactly that was/is! For those of you with equally shaky geography it’s in Central America, wedged in between Honduras, Nicaragua and Guatemala though for today’s eye candy purpose it doesn’t actually matter where this treasure is located as the pictures by Gaelle Le Boulicaut for Elle Decoration Philippines speak volumes.

I can just feel the heat looking at these shots and am in love with the large open plan outdoor living layout complete with kitchen and living / dining / chill out area. Beautiful polished concrete and a simple wooden A frame construction thatched with palm tree leaves provide shade during hot summer months and some colourful pops of yellow and lush green vegetation liven up the neutral almost Scandinavian interior scheme.

Only thing I’d add is a watermelon daiquiri and some relaxing tunes.

 

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VIA | French by Design Blog
PHOTOGRAPHY | Gaelle Le Boulicaut with thanks
 
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PLACES TO GO | THE KETTLE BLACK

3 June 2015

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Another Aussie find today: The Kettle Black is one of Melbourne’s hippest addresses when it comes to coffee and breakfast and in a city that lives and breathes coffee snobbery that’s saying something!

The elegant, light filled interior has been designed by Studio You Me and has strong Scandinavian influences with clean lines, warm oak and soft tones with mint green accents. I adore the mixture of textures that range from polished concrete and hexagonal tiles to wooden wall panelling and feature wallpaper. The material mix works extremely well combining the traditional Victorian facade with a contemporary urban vibe and creating a new genre of a destination cafe.

So, if you happen to be in the area, pop in and let me know if it’s true what they say about those pancakes. They’re meant to be quite something.

 

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MORE INFORMATION | The Kettle Black
INTERIOR DESIGN | Studio You Me
PHOTOGRAPHY | Peter Clarke with thanks
 
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ECLECTIC STYLE IN COPENHAGEN APARTMENT

29 May 2015

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Just before this week is over I’d like to share a fabulously eclectic Copenhagen apartment with you that incorporates some cute upcycling and recycling ideas.

When Dutch couple Irene and Arjan moved from Amsterdam to Copenhagen with their two kids Irene quit her job as a lawyer and devoted herself to painting some of which can be seen in the living room and hall.

But her creativity also extends to decorating and she has managed to bring an intriguing eclectic style to their beautiful home. At first glance Irene’s style is typical Scandinavian but on closer inspection you can spot a lot of flea market finds and vintage furniture some of which has been painted, some scrubbed down to it’s bare bones and some newly upholstered like the Biedermeier sofa that sits comfortably next to an old wooden crate upcycled as a side table.

I particularly like the way Irene has decorated and styled the kids’ room keeping everything very tonal and natural with exposed floorboards, a painted old wardrobe and an old school desk. Throwing in a few splashes of colour with cushions, lighting, bedding and toys of course.

A great mix of old and new!

 

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VIA | vtwonen
PHOTOGRAPHY | Birgitta Wolfgang Drejer / Sisters Agency
STYLING | Irene de Klerk Wolters

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LOFT LOVE | CLAPTON WAREHOUSE

26 May 2015

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Happy Monday! It’s half-term here in the UK and entertaining the kids is a priority this week but before they jump on me demanding to chase them like a dragon or tickle them senseless I’m sneaking in this gorgeous Clapton warehouse in East London.

I’m not sure if it’s just the photography but the tones are much softer than the usual Scandinavian white wash and the untreated (I think) nude render gives this place real warmth and is somehow more true to it’s industrial past. Of course I was drawn to the clean lines and the to-die-for concrete wet room and kitchen counter but I love the exposed steel girders painted in black and the mezzanine bedroom.

Ok, I’m off to play chase now with two wild ones. Enjoy your week!
 

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loft love, clapton warehouse, east london, industrial, untreated render, nude, soft tones, black steel girders, mezzanine, interior design, style, trend, exposed, clean lines, concrete wetroom, decor, home

loft love, clapton warehouse, east london, industrial, untreated render, nude, soft tones, black steel girders, mezzanine, interior design, style, trend, exposed, clean lines, concrete wetroom, decor, home

loft love, clapton warehouse, east london, industrial, untreated render, nude, soft tones, black steel girders, mezzanine, interior design, style, trend, exposed, clean lines, concrete wetroom, decor, home

 
PHOTOGRAPHY | Rory Gardiner with thanks
 
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