Modernist Beach Home

We have been having lovely, sunny and calm Wellington weather at the start of our winter season, so it doesn't feel so bad to share this modernist beach home from Sydney, rather than a cosy cabin today. It's no surprise that this home is so stylish as it is the home of interior stylist and buyer, Karen Kelly Tarasin and her family - and it has made the cover of the latest Inside Out magazine. I like the warmth of the timber, vintage Danish furniture and shots of blue throughout. Read more here.

Photographs by Prue Ruscoe via Homelife.

House by the Sea

This stylish and homely Welsh beach cottage recently caught my eye. Owned and designed by Welsh-born interior architect, Caryl Terlezki, the house has a great nautical feel by using touches of the classic red, blue, white combination.

 

 

 

Photographs by Kristin Perers via Remodelista.

River Collection by Emma Hayes

 I have been researching New Zealand designers and products over the last few weeks for a commercial job and here is one that I came across the other day - textile/graphic designer Emma Hayes. This is the lovely River Collection - see more of her range here.

 Photographs via Emma Hayes.

Moody Blues and Greens

Spotted on yellowtrace last week and making the rounds in blog world is this amazing historical Swiss chalet. The 150-200 year old former farm house, still with original features, has recently undergone a refurbishment designed by Bergdorf and architect Nick Ruef.
Loving the use of muted neutrals, moody blues, greys and greens along with a pop of spearmint against the warm rich timber tones. Go here to see more.

Photographs by Martin Guggisberg via yellowtrace

Fresh and Stylish Meeting Room

Meeting room for Sydney-based creative branding agency, Squad Ink - by Arent & Pyke.

An Eames meeting table with a black Tolomeo lamp overhead.

Blue Thonet bentwood chairs pack a stylish punch

Also love this quiet, yet very stylish, interior moment in the studio.

I came across this office designed by Arent & Pyke for creative branding agency, Squad Ink and was particularly taken by the fresh and stylish meeting room. See more of the office here.
Photographs by Anson Smart via In/Out Design blog.

Blue Kitchen

 

 

 I am working on a lot of kitchens at the moment - so while researching I've noticed that I definitely pause and admire the kitchens with colour. While you can't go wrong with a classic white kitchens, there is something rather lovely about the depth and richness of using a colour, like this calm blue grey one in Copenhagen, designed by Kobenhavns Mobelsnedkeri. It contrast beautifully with the timber floor and the dark hardware.
Photographs via Remodelista.

Soft Blue and Grey

I like the use of the soft blues and greys in these interiors.
Photographs by Line Thit Klein.

Blue

This is a great blue used on one wall in this stylish Tribeca loft. See the rest of this home here.
Photograph from BoBedre via Nordic Design.

Taiwan Noodle House by Golucci International Design

This is Taiwan Noodle House restaurant found in Beijing, China. This eating place has used a great combination of light coloured Wishbone chairs, simple tables and benches, Tom Dixon lights and the stunning blue and white chinese china installation on the main wall - it is so effective! Designed by Golucci International Design.

Photographs via Contemporist.

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 via Remodelista.