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Brighton residence | Spectacular home by Golden

12 October 2020

Brighton residence is a spectacular home designed to be experienced by all the senses and enriching family life wether at rest or play.

Brighton residence is an extraordinarily spectacular home designed to be experienced by all the senses and enriching family life wether at rest or play. The interior design by Melbourne based studio Golden was meticulous in its approach to giving the client not only the desired wow factor but family comforts in equal measure.

Since the clients love to entertain various seating areas are dotted around the home some intimate with dark walls and rich coloured upholstery and others larger and open to enjoy the view of the pool which has to be one of the most dramatic features. Its large viewing screen looking into the pool is accessed from the bar on the lower ground and I’m sure will be equally entertaining for adults as well as kids.

I wanted to share this home as it demonstrates that you can create opposing interiors within the same setting and enhance the overall harmony. The snug is naturally cosy with dark panelling, an open fire, tactile, shaggy seating and a large patterned rug. It is defined by its function to create closeness with the ceiling painted in a dark shade. On the same ground floor level there’s a large open plan kitchen / living / dining area with plenty of natural light that bounces off the mostly white walls.

I love that there are so many textures at play in this home from the gold pillar to smooth glass and shiny marble, deep pile shaggy seating, tactile leather, rough board and polished concrete to wood in various shades and finishes. Your eye bounces around the room and I can only imagine what fabulous parties will be held here once we’ve overcome the current pandemic.

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For more spectacular homes like Brighton Residence see studio YSG’s sophisticated materiality here and of course one of my favourites Athena Calderone’s Brooklyn townhouse.

Brighton residence is a spectacular home designed to be experienced by all the senses and enriching family life wether at rest or play.
Brighton residence is a spectacular home designed to be experienced by all the senses and enriching family life wether at rest or play.
Brighton residence is a spectacular home designed to be experienced by all the senses and enriching family life wether at rest or play.
Brighton residence is a spectacular home designed to be experienced by all the senses and enriching family life wether at rest or play.
Brighton residence is a spectacular home designed to be experienced by all the senses and enriching family life wether at rest or play.
Brighton residence is a spectacular home designed to be experienced by all the senses and enriching family life wether at rest or play.

PHOTOGRAPHY | by Sharyn Cairns (with thanks)

INTERIOR DESIGN | by Golden

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DREAM HOME | NORTH LONDON RENOVATION

1 February 2019

I love this North London renovation by Merrett Houmoller architects who opened up the back, adding a stunning extension with kitchen / living and dining area. Renovation, north London, architecture, interior design, remodel, chevron, parquet flooring, artists studio, limited materials, colour palette, brass, metal, crittall style, dream home, landscape garden, 45 degree angle, merrett and houmoller, Alan Williams, style, minimalism, polished concrete, clean lines, old and new, trend, blog, stylejuicer

I love a renovation, especially the London ones, as I’m always on the lookout for new ideas that I may incorporate into my dream home one day – maybe even the one I’m living in now, I haven’t decided yet.

This North London renovation of a townhouse including landscaping by architects Peter Merrett and Robert Houmøller is extraordinary. Clearly the clients had a healthy budget but I love how the simple ‘chevron’ shape taken from the original parquet flooring has served as a blueprint and theme throughout the house and into the garden.

The 45 degree angle can be seen everywhere once you’re aware of it. Just look at the roof structure of the dining room extension and the brass inlays between the polished concrete slabs on the lower ground floor. It even shows up on the dark tiled cladding of the rear extension and the angled path leading down to a semi-sunken artists studio.

Opening up the floorplan to connect the street level and the lower garden basement level lets light penetrate deep into the house increasing the feeling of space. It must be wonderful coming downstairs in the morning and getting the first glimpses of the garden from the top of the stairs.

I have to say I also absolutely adore the bespoke brass-clad kitchen island including the handle-less drawers. A refreshing change from all that stainless steel we’ve been seeing for the past decades. Brass is another recurring theme, seen in the light fittings, taps and door handles.

Limiting your material and colour palette is a great way to bring the old and new parts of the house together and if you can incorporate it in the garden you cannot fail but achieve most people’s holy grail – and I include myself here: the inside/outside look.

If you like this renovation check out other dream homes like this loft in Vienna or this home in Sydney.

 

 

I love this North London renovation by Merrett Houmoller architects who opened up the back, adding a stunning extension with kitchen / living and dining area. Renovation, north London, architecture, interior design, remodel, chevron, parquet flooring, artists studio, limited materials, colour palette, brass, metal, crittall style, dream home, landscape garden, 45 degree angle, merrett and houmoller, Alan Williams, style, minimalism, polished concrete, clean lines, old and new, trend, blog, stylejuicer

 

I love this North London renovation by Merrett Houmoller architects who opened up the back, adding a stunning extension with kitchen / living and dining area. Renovation, north London, architecture, interior design, remodel, chevron, parquet flooring, artists studio, limited materials, colour palette, brass, metal, crittall style, dream home, landscape garden, 45 degree angle, merrett and houmoller, Alan Williams, style, minimalism, polished concrete, clean lines, old and new, trend, blog, stylejuicer
I love this North London renovation by Merrett Houmoller architects who opened up the back, adding a stunning extension with kitchen / living and dining area. Renovation, north London, architecture, interior design, remodel, chevron, parquet flooring, artists studio, limited materials, colour palette, brass, metal, crittall style, dream home, landscape garden, 45 degree angle, merrett and houmoller, Alan Williams, style, minimalism, polished concrete, clean lines, old and new, trend, blog, stylejuicer
I love this North London renovation by Merrett Houmoller architects who opened up the back, adding a stunning extension with kitchen / living and dining area. Renovation, north London, architecture, interior design, remodel, chevron, parquet flooring, artists studio, limited materials, colour palette, brass, metal, crittall style, dream home, landscape garden, 45 degree angle, merrett and houmoller, Alan Williams, style, minimalism, polished concrete, clean lines, old and new, trend, blog, stylejuicer
I love this North London renovation by Merrett Houmoller architects who opened up the back, adding a stunning extension with kitchen / living and dining area. Renovation, north London, architecture, interior design, remodel, chevron, parquet flooring, artists studio, limited materials, colour palette, brass, metal, crittall style, dream home, landscape garden, 45 degree angle, merrett and houmoller, Alan Williams, style, minimalism, polished concrete, clean lines, old and new, trend, blog, stylejuicer
I love this North London renovation by Merrett Houmoller architects who opened up the back, adding a stunning extension with kitchen / living and dining area. Renovation, north London, architecture, interior design, remodel, chevron, parquet flooring, artists studio, limited materials, colour palette, brass, metal, crittall style, dream home, landscape garden, 45 degree angle, merrett and houmoller, Alan Williams, style, minimalism, polished concrete, clean lines, old and new, trend, blog, stylejuicer
I love this North London renovation by Merrett Houmoller architects who opened up the back, adding a stunning extension with kitchen / living and dining area. Renovation, north London, architecture, interior design, remodel, chevron, parquet flooring, artists studio, limited materials, colour palette, brass, metal, crittall style, dream home, landscape garden, 45 degree angle, merrett and houmoller, Alan Williams, style, minimalism, polished concrete, clean lines, old and new, trend, blog, stylejuicer
I love this North London renovation by Merrett Houmoller architects who opened up the back, adding a stunning extension with kitchen / living and dining area. Renovation, north London, architecture, interior design, remodel, chevron, parquet flooring, artists studio, limited materials, colour palette, brass, metal, crittall style, dream home, landscape garden, 45 degree angle, merrett and houmoller, Alan Williams, style, minimalism, polished concrete, clean lines, old and new, trend, blog, stylejuicer
I love this North London renovation by Merrett Houmoller architects who opened up the back, adding a stunning extension with kitchen / living and dining area. Renovation, north London, architecture, interior design, remodel, chevron, parquet flooring, artists studio, limited materials, colour palette, brass, metal, crittall style, dream home, landscape garden, 45 degree angle, merrett and houmoller, Alan Williams, style, minimalism, polished concrete, clean lines, old and new, trend, blog, stylejuicer
I love this North London renovation by Merrett Houmoller architects who opened up the back, adding a stunning extension with kitchen / living and dining area. Renovation, north London, architecture, interior design, remodel, chevron, parquet flooring, artists studio, limited materials, colour palette, brass, metal, crittall style, dream home, landscape garden, 45 degree angle, merrett and houmoller, Alan Williams, style, minimalism, polished concrete, clean lines, old and new, trend, blog, stylejuicer
I love this North London renovation by Merrett Houmoller architects who opened up the back, adding a stunning extension with kitchen / living and dining area. Renovation, north London, architecture, interior design, remodel, chevron, parquet flooring, artists studio, limited materials, colour palette, brass, metal, crittall style, dream home, landscape garden, 45 degree angle, merrett and houmoller, Alan Williams, style, minimalism, polished concrete, clean lines, old and new, trend, blog, stylejuicer
I love this North London renovation by Merrett Houmoller architects who opened up the back, adding a stunning extension with kitchen / living and dining area. Renovation, north London, architecture, interior design, remodel, chevron, parquet flooring, artists studio, limited materials, colour palette, brass, metal, crittall style, dream home, landscape garden, 45 degree angle, merrett and houmoller, Alan Williams, style, minimalism, polished concrete, clean lines, old and new, trend, blog, stylejuicer
I love this North London renovation by Merrett Houmoller architects who opened up the back, adding a stunning extension with kitchen / living and dining area. Renovation, north London, architecture, interior design, remodel, chevron, parquet flooring, artists studio, limited materials, colour palette, brass, metal, crittall style, dream home, landscape garden, 45 degree angle, merrett and houmoller, Alan Williams, style, minimalism, polished concrete, clean lines, old and new, trend, blog, stylejuicer

 

 

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PHOTOGRAPHY | Alan Williams

 

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SEMI-CIRCULAR SWEDISH SUMMERHOUSE

4 June 2016

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I’ve been enviably following the weather app on my iphone this week. It seems that summer has arrived in Northern Europe with temperatures in the mid twenties whilst we’re still in our winter coats dodging the showers in London. #notfair

So it’s no surprise that I was drawn to this semi-circular Swedish summerhouse. Nestled between the pine trees on the shores of a lake this is my idea of a peaceful weekend get-away and I’m sure the owners enjoyed some balmy evenings and summer BBQs this week, maybe even a dip in the lake!

The semi-circular house is clad in dark wood with large windows around the outside giving views of the stunning scenery and the lake. I like how the chimney stands out in polished concrete providing a focal point in the living area and adding a bit of industrial texture amongst the crisp white walls and ceilings and neutral-coloured furniture.

Enjoy the eye candy shot by Kristofer Johnsson and styled by Alexandra Ogonowski.

 
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PHOTOGRAPHY | Kristofer Johnsson
STYLING | Alexandra Ogonowski
VIA | Residence Magazine
 
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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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PHOTOGRAPHY | Gaelle Le Boulicaut with thanks
 
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DREAM HOLIDAY HOME | MODERN RUSTIC IN PUGLIA

22 June 2015

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I don’t know about you but I’m lusting after holiday homes at the moment.

It finally feels like summer is around the corner (isn’t it always in this country) and I just want to escape somewhere hot and sunny. Preferably with a pool or next to the sea with stunning views, a large terrace and equally beautiful interior and decor. Ha! Don’t we all you’re thinking… So, I’ve decided to run a small series of dream holiday homes that should quench my thirst for some eye candy over the next couple of months.

Starting with this modern rustic holiday home in Puglia, Italy that ticks almost all my boxes and is a perfect mix of old and new. It belongs to architect ​Luca Zanaroli who used stones from the surrounding farmland to cover his new build blending it effortlessly into the landscape as if it’s been there for hundreds of years. He even applied the old technique of dry stone walling without the use of mortar.

The inside is harmoniously connected by white washed walls and polished rust-coloured concrete floors that give an immediate lived in feel to this modern new home. Luca made the deliberate choice of keeping the rooms intimate with small windows directing the view and giving glimpses of the outside like a group of cactae or an old gnarly olive tree. After all you can appreciate the stunning view across fields towards the sea from the wrap around terrace.

I really like the use of recycled elements in a new context like the old gate converted into a headboard in one of the bedrooms and the wall display of sea shells and beach finds that connects the house to it’s coastal setting.

 

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