Thursday, July 28, 2011

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Scandinavian Beach House with Bright Blue Painted Floors

How cool is this Scandinavian beach house with the glossy blue floor? Remodelista have posted this image just today, however I couldn't resist and had to share. I've seen so many examples of white and dark painted floors - it's refreshing to see this summery bolt of blue for a change.Photograph from Avotakka...

Peacock and Other Shades by Glen Proebstel

Enjoying this elegant and simple interior still life by Australian New Zealander stylist Glen Proebstel - what a lovely array of colours and materials. I have had a lovely email from a reader who let me know that Glen is actually Kiwi! SO big apologies to Glen and great to see the talent from our...

Monday, July 25, 2011

Casa de Palmela, a Holiday Home in Portugal

On this bitterly cold winter night, I am imagining that I am here at Casa de Palmela - the lovely country home belonging to interior designer, Monica Penaguiao. It is located in Palmela, just outside of Lisbon, Portugal. Such great combinations of pared-down rustic and modern, along...

Sunday, July 24, 2011

White Ornate Mirrors

This is a similar set up to my client's house - an orante white mirror above the fireplace.Smaller ornate mirrors in the bathroom.Here are some great examples of using white ornate mirrors in interiors. We purchased a large white ornate mirror for a client last year and it sits above her fire place mantle (similar to the...

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

New Work - Soft Furnishings for a Media Room.

An updated and cosy media room with new soft furnishings and drapes.A comfortable new sofa from David Shaw and new drapes with a falling leaf pattern.We re-upholstered the previously 'blah' cream chairs in this great patterned fabric.Close up detail of this fabric from Westbury.And for interest, we did one in each colour.I...

Monday, July 18, 2011

Ted Muehling Store in NYC

Ted Muehling jewellery store in NYC. Photograph by Ditte Isager.Here is an elegant jewellery store in New York that goes by the name of its jewellery designer, Ted Muehling. I like the homely and gentle feel of the store as well as its interesting displays and grey panelled walls. Stylist Sibella Court is...

Sunday, July 17, 2011

The Home of Orla Kiely

It is always interesting to see homes of designers, especially a successful one like Orla Kiely, and how they translate their design style from their work to their home.Kiely has transformed this three storey Victorian house in Clapham, London, into a home for her family by using great colours...

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Patterns, Prints and Drapes.

New drapes for a client's home - this one in lovely faded vintage style floral fabric.A great colourful paisley for the main Living area.I had some drapes installed into a client's house this week and I think they came up beautifully. I have enjoyed working on this job as it is a character home and the client...

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Roman and Williams by Ditte Isager

The designers Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch from Roman and Williams.I have talked about the cool design company, Roman and Williams before - especially about their Ace Hotel in New York. Here is a photographic profile on them by photographer Ditte Isager. These are great interior shots of what I am...

Monday, July 11, 2011

Using Pattern and Prints

WallpaperFabric to re-upholster a chairFabric for drapes.I am enjoying the use of pattern and prints in a recent job of mine. The intention is to keep the spaces simple with a shot of pattern. All fabrics and wallpaper are available through Charlotte Minty Desi...

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2011 by Peter Zumthor

The entrance to the mysterious pavilion.The surrounding corridor.First glimpse of the contemplative garden and courtyard.This year's Serpentine Gallery Pavilion at Kensington Gardens, London has been designed by Swiss architect, Peter Zumthor with Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf. At first impression,...