Tag Archives: Interior Design

INTERIORS CRUSH | AMSTERDAM WAREHOUSE

7 April 2014

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Hello to you! Did you all have a nice weekend? It seems ages that I shared an Interiors Crush with you so today’s feature is extra special. There are of course many, many gorgeous lofts out there – remember the London loft or the one in Barcelona I recently featured?

Hold on to your hats as today’s original Amsterdam warehouse is particularly impressive with it’s boho industrial vibe beautifully captured by Louise Desrosiers.

The space centres around an unusual enclosed patio garden from which light filters into the rest of the house through huge industrial style windows. A ginormous exposed brick wall sets the tone for the mix-and-match interior with antiques and flea market finds giving a relaxed atmosphere.

The colour palette is all earthy with emphasis on natural textures like rough, old wood, animal hides and weathered metal. Interestingly, there are no pops of colour, hardly any painted surfaces and no bling to speak of with the only concession being the polished concrete floor. A totally harmonious space, befitting of the arty Jordaan neighbourhood where Rembrandt spent the last few years of his life.

I’m rather envious of the owners work/life set up as interior designer Marius runs his business Flow from one side of the building while wife Emily designs beautiful organic kids clothes for Gray Label in her studio on the other side. I imagine they romantically meet for lunch on the patio or in the open-plan kitchen under the impressive black clay chandelier, handmade in Africa, to share a spot of organic goodies. *Sigh*

I bet the kids are having a ball in this space chasing each other, bike racing and hiding in their tipee.

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Amsterdam, Warehouse, Family, Home, Exposed Brickwork, Chandelier, Bohemian, Industrial, Interior Design, Architecture, Statement, Loft

 
MORE INFORMATION | Flow & Gray Label
VIA | Milk Magazine
PHOTOGRAPHY | Louise Desrosiers
 
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INTERIORS CRUSH | BOHEMIAN INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

26 March 2014

Bohemian, Lille, Industrial, Relaxed, Character, DIY, Flea Market Finds, Concrete, Interior Design, Personality, Inviting, Family Home

This might not seem like my usual INTERIORS CRUSH but the space, the sheer space had me at ‘hello’. Just look at it! There’s so much of it! Proper S P A C E ! Wow! You could have an orchestra playing in it and still fit an audience of about 100 people in it. Well, maybe a small-ish orchestra.

This is not to say that it’s too big. Quite the opposite. Fanny and Pascal Francois have managed to transform this former factory in Lille, Belgium into a warm and welcoming family home thanks to their wonderfully eclectic and bohemian industrial sense of style.

The piece de resistance for me is the converted fishmongers bench into the mother of all kitchen islands including a sink. Pure genius and what a perfect fit!

Avid flea market hunters and DIYers the vast majority of the furniture is reclaimed or custom made to fit their specific needs. I love the vast open-plan kitchen / dining / living area with deliberately mismatched chairs around a handmade table by Pascal himself. Have you noticed that there’s space for 10 people – easily! T E N ! Living in a city where space is at a premium I can only dream of dinner parties that size.

Oh, did I mention that Pascal is an architect? So gutting the downstairs area and re-organising the layout was kind of a must. The other musts were replacing the industrial style windows with identical insulted ones (very sensible), pouring a polished concrete floor (very cool) and sandblasting / white-washing the brickwork (very boho) to keep the industrial look of the space.

With their personal eclectic and often colourful touches the space is transformed and becomes a warm and welcoming family home. I love the colourful vases and bottles lined up along the window sill which only work if your kids have reached a certain age… You guessed, we’re not there yet but I can dream.

 

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Bohemian, Lille, Industrial, Relaxed, Character, DIY, Flea Market Finds, Concrete, Interior Design, Personality, Inviting, Family Home

 
VIA | Rum Hemma
PHOTOGRAPHY | Pascal Francois
 
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SMALL SPACES | CRISP STREET APARTMENTS

24 March 2014

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Hello everyone! After a week of extended deadlines and a few too many night shifts, I’m back with a spring in my step and have a week with lots of juicy blog posts planned for you. All subtly inspired by Spring – though as I write this the hail is crashing down like there’s no tomorrow.

Today I want to share this beautiful interior project by Melbourne based interior studio Mim Design with you. It mainly caught my eye as I adore the abstract painting in the living room which works so well in this predominantly monochrome space with pretty pastel accents.

Crisp Street Apartments are dreamily located near the ocean on the outskirts of Melbourne, a block away from the beach so it’s no surprise that the interior should incorporate some coastal vibes.

The apartments are not ‘huge’ therefore in need of some neat space saving ideas, mainly through a clean and uncluttered layout and some functional yet modern furniture. Open-plan living also requires easy to maintain lines and surfaces and I love the different textures of the materials used, from polished grey stone to white-washed (or is it waxed?) oak flooring. The inset door handles on the kitchen cabinets are a neat touch and add to the streamlined look.

I was particularly pleased to spot that Mim Design also incorporated some favourite Scandinavian furniture, see the Raft table and stool by &tradition and the ML90 sofa from Great Dane Furniture. Nice to see how well-designed furniture works in all hemispheres.

 
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Pastels, Interior, Decoration, Design, Melbourne, Mim Design, Crisp Street Apartments, Modern, Light, Textures, Small Spaces, Monochrome, Coastal

 
MORE INFORMATION | Mim Design
PHOTOGRAPHY | Derek Swalwell
 
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CONTEMPORARY LOFT IN BARCELONA

17 March 2014

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This is classic contemporary loft living without the sleek finish that most interiors now feature. The big lead factory windows and the simple and neutral colour scheme combined with flea market furniture are totally old skool but strangely appealing.

I like that it’a all still a bit rough around the edges and the ceiling beams have just been given a white coat of paint without being meticulously sanded down first. There’s a charm that comes with an unfinished look proving that interiors don’t always have to be polished and over-styled.

The apartment has got a laid back feel about it and I love the bike in the corner though the cynic in me knows that it’s just a prop to add a bit of hipster vibe. The fact that this loft is in Barcelona is surprising as classic warehouse living is quite unusual for a Spanish city. Most apartments are narrow with lots of little rooms leading off a central corridor and windows are small to keep the sun and heat out.

How refreshing to find this unique space which not surprisingly also doubles up as a shoot location in what must be one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
 
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Interior Design, Barcelona, Loft, White, Vintage, Industrial, Spain

 
MORE INFORMATION | Shoot 115
PHOTOGRAPHY | Jordi Miralles
 
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INTERIORS CRUSH | ELEGANT INTERIOR DESIGN IN BRISTOL

12 March 2014

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This is the home of Gabrielle Blackman, UK TV presenter on DIY SOS and interior designer. For her period home in Bristol she chose to combine a raw, almost unfinished look with some elegant pieces of furniture in accent colours like the gorgeous mustard yellow sofa and chair.

A dominant feature is the deliberately roughly painted white wooden floor reflecting light and giving it a real arty bohemian studio feel. I almost expect to see an easel surrounded by pots of paint and a muse lounging on one of those inviting period armchairs.

Her soft colour palette of different shades of grey is complimented by vintage furniture and flea market finds, some of which are painted (never perfectly) in complimenting colours like navy and green. Her decorating solution suits the period style of the property perfectly and her elegant interior design makes the space feel much loved and lived-in. A lovely bohemian family home.

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Rustic, Elegance, Vintage, Bristol, Home, Gabrielle Blackman, TV Presenter, Interior Design, Shabby Chic, Elegant

 
MORE INFORMATION | Gabrielle Blackman
PHOTOGRAPHY | Michael Paul
 
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