I have posted about New York designer Steven Gambrel previously and his beautiful designs. Well he has updated his company portfolio and I encourage you all to check it out, especially the images f…
What to expect in the new year, from pewter to plate walls to the family patriarch. Here is the next wave of interior design.
Catherine Burd and Buddy Haward studied architecture together in the eighties, then each went their own way to work with several established British archit
The new waterfront space for our client office and showroom dons directly onto Amsterdam’s main river IJ. The space benefitted from high ceilings and..
Looking for ideas of interior design for living room ? We’ll sure this living room showcase will give you fresh ideas and inspirations.
Completed in 2012 in London, United Kingdom. Images by Alan Williams Photography. 'Shoffice' (shed + office) is a garden pavilion containing a small office alongside garden storage space located to the rear of a1950's terraced...
If you were to picture the perfect home office it probably wouldn’t be a tiny space in the corner of your bedroom or living room nor a repurposed closet.
This is a picture of E.B. White, best known for his books Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, in his boathouse, Allen Cove, Maine. This room is honed down to just what is essential...the soulful character of the wood, a surface on which to write, the inspiration of the view, and his typewriter. I'm not sure what the wooden barrel is for...maybe for trash. The picture was taken by Jill Krementz.
När Jennie och Per Liljefors flyttade tillbaka till Sverige efter sju år i Italien tog de med sig det allra bästa. Som färgen på himlen, de vackraste stenarna och den gudomliga maten.
I live the wood tones with the crisp white walls in this and want to do a ceiling similar. I have almond colored windows so I am not sure how crisp white walls will work with it but I will find out :). I think the actual ceiling part may be white though too, we […]
How to feng shui your office. In feng shui we base everything on how energy flows. So imagine the door as a freeway or road
Im Traumhotel Urlaub machen und hinterher ein entdecktes Hotel-Accessoire als Andenken an die unvergesslichen Ferien bei sich zu Hause aufstellen? Kein Problem! Wir haben für euch 11 traumhaft schöne Hotels und unsere persönlichen Lieblings-Accessoires aus dem Hotelsortiment zum online Nachbestellen für euch zusammengestellt.
I feel lucky to have saved this Architectural Digest from November 2004. This issue showcases Ricky and Ralph Lauren's home in Bedford, New York. I have a bad habit of throwing away magazines. I cringe when I think of all of Domino magazines that I got rid of during one cleaning spree or another. When I look at the images of this estate, I can't think of another home's interior that even compares to the admiration I feel for this one...well maybe another Lauren home. Photos by Durston Saylor I know this home will continue to inspire me no matter how many times I look at the photographs. I love the dark wood, equestrian touches, plaid draperies, organized clutter and blue and white porcelain accents.
Här får ni English cottage style inspiration att njuta av. Så här får ni den klassiska Engelska cottage stilen hemma.
I remember years ago when I was teaching a corporate design class at CSU, Chico we traced the origin and the development of telecommuting and home offices in the US. The research was fascinating. I found it intriguing how advancements in technology coincided with social events, and environmental con
The New York home of designer couple Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch, aka Roman and Williams, is just incredible, see for yourselves! I've collected pictures from a number of sources, you'll find the related articles via the links at the bottom of the post. I couldn't leave any of the kitchen angles out, as I love it so. The kitchen is created from separate pieces that have been painted in the same tone and joined by marble worktops. Add some industrial lamps and the result is just perfect. I also love the glass-paned library nook that divides the living space. Newyorkilainen arkkitehti-/sisustussuunnitelijapariskunta Robin Standefer ja Stephen Alesch, ts. Roman and Williams, omistavat mitä huipuimman kodin, katsokaa vaikka! Tässä on niputettuna kuvia eri lähteistä, postauksen alta löytyvät linkit artikkeleihin. Keittiökuvia kertyi jonkin verran, teki minuun sen verran suuren vaikutuksen. Keittiö koostuu eriparikaapeista, jotka on maalattu saman sävyiseksi ja yhdistetty marmoritasoilla. Joukkoon vielä vanhoja teollisuusvalaisimia ja lopputulos on perfecto. Ja tuo oleskelutilasta lohkaistu kirjasto saa sydämen sykkimään. Still blowing my nose over here, about to get snug and watch a movie. Hope you're having a relaxed weekend. x Photos: Douglas Friedman, New York Magazine, Ditte Isager, edgereps, NY Curbed
With a sleight of hand, London architect Alex Cochrane transformed a Victorian boathouse overlooking a lake in Great Windsor Park in Windsor, England–and r
The Cassia Collection boasts spacious one- and two-story homes, some with a master suite on the first floor, and featuring up to 4,100 square feet of living space.
Maria Milens Studio reinterprets local construction techniques with the design of a house integrated into uncontaminated nature.
We explore the crumbling castles, craggy cliffs and lush landscapes of the Scottish Highlands and Orkney Islands.
Today I have this family home with a study to show you. The plan is a great size and would suit a normal residential block. The 3 kids' bedrooms are to the front of the home with the master being behind the garage.
Eliminate reverberation and create a clean and natural look with Akupanels from WoodUpp. Easy installation and better acoustics at home.
If you missed Part One, it's good! Check it out, here - or just keep scrolling down. There's some really good stuff! So we all have that guy (or girl) in our life that we never know what to buy. Birthday, Christmas they all are sort of lost on us because they're just entirely too hard to buy for. For me, it's those guy's guys that I just can't ever relate to. My brother-in-law, primarily. He's a big beer guy, brews his own, (and it's very good incidentally) but I always just find myself bringing him beer as a gift. Practical because I know he's going to drink it, but boring because it's something he's already bought himself. I found myself lost again this year wondering what to buy him, when I stumbled across this Yeti COOZIE! I didn't even know they made these things!?!?!? He will love it, and it comes in assorted colors you can choose, all for $25 which is our "family threshold". I had to start off Part Two of my Christmas list with this, because I feel like we all have that person in our lives that we know would LOVE one of these, and it makes for a great gift that they'll use and appreciate. The Fire TV Stick turns any regular television into a smart television. If you don't already have a smart TV, I definitely suggest one of these little units, which plugs into an HDMI port in your television and allows you access to HULU, Netflix, Amazon TV and more. For the person who has EVERYTHING! They definitely don't have a fresh box of French macarons! We could all use a little more humor in our lives. Ever have that moment where you wonder if you cut the iron off? Not sure that you turned on the crock pot? Smart plugs are the solution for these little nuisances that usually require a special trip home to check. You can turn the power on or off to the appliance plugged into these adapters with your smartphone. I ordered this for myself this Christmas! LOL! Tis' the Season, right? But seriously, I've had an immersion blender for a long time and I love it. When I saw this package, which is essentially an immersion blender with attachments that allow you to have a power whisk, food processor, bullet, and blender all in one? For $40?!?! YES! I'm all about space saving in a tiny kitchen, and I think this is going to be so fantastic! Thought you might love it, too! Nest Candles have the sweetest packaging, I love them! The 2oz votives are relatively inexpensive, and very fragrant. Holiday is my fave. I got these last year for Christmas, and I will NEVER have another set of wired headphones again. Mark is working on two new books right now, but his first book "Beautiful" is still a top seller, and is filled with great decorating ideas and advice. I highly recommend it. Splurge on your cuddle time with this gorgeous cashmere throw! Love a large tote for grocery shopping, farmers markets, bringing things to parties I'm not hosting. This one is great! Love the stripes! Alright, this combined with Part One (keep scrolling) are my offerings to the endless lists on the internet this year for good gift ideas! I hope you find at least one thing you'll love for you or someone else, and above all - that you'll have a wonderful holiday season with the people you love!
"Not all those who wander are lost..." Wanderlust: n- a great desire to travel and rove around A mix of classic and modern luxury. All of the photos posted are not my own unless otherwise stated :)
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If you are a long-time reader, you may remember when three years ago I showcased a house furnished by Houston interior designer Tami Owen of The Owen Group. The house was dubbed “The Octagon House” HERE because many of the rooms were actually octagons. The house was a stunner and for months people emailed me asking for sources. It’s funny how fitting the name of the house was – because the octomom’s babies were born just a few weeks prior to the opening of the showhouse! Over the years, Tami has done more showhouses and continued designing for clients. She is extremely talented and very hard working and it shows in all the details she puts into her houses. Today, I am thrilled to have gorgeous, professionally taken photographs from Tami’s latest endeavor. This house brings together the team Robert Dame of Robert Dame Designs and Brian Thompson, of Thompson Custom Homes. Tami was involved in the project from the very beginning. The house was built using elements with patina to give it a timeless feel. The exterior was based on the traditional Southern Acadian House, from Louisiana. The house has sold, so after the showcase, the furniture that wasn’t bought was moved out. But before that happened, Tami hired a photographer to capture the beauty of the architecture and furnishings. Enjoy! You call tell the house is special just be the stone driveway. A row of French doors open onto the long porch, reached by brick stairs and iron railings. There is a mixture of stucco and wood on the exterior. Notice the charming brick fence with a little gate on the far left that leads to a courtyard. There is a another courtyard and gate on the right side. And looking straight on at the house – notice the row of tiles that highlight the roof’s lines. And on the right, notice the darling little windows with their own tiny shutters that flank the door in the courtyard. Here, at sunset, you can see the gate to the courtyard that leads to the kitchen. Notice the tiny window with its French inspired shutter – so cute! The little window is where one of the powder rooms is located. And notice the lantern above the door. Inside, the row of small windows open to the computer room. Inside the brick courtyard, tiny steps lead up to the door. Before the half wall is a fountain: Close up of the tiny fountain. The front door is the center door on the long porch. Further on, is the courtyard on the left side house that leads to the family room and billiards room. Upon entering the front door, a parquet basket weave pattern floor leads down the center aisle. To the left is the study and to the right is the dining room. Straight ahead is the living room that opens up to the backyard. All art work in the house is by Michelle Y. Williams Gallery. Rugs are from Creative Flooring. Most lighting fixtures are from Brown. The flooring is 150 year old reclaimed flooring from Custom Flooring in Houston. The wall color is Sherwin Williams Ermine and the doors and windows are Sherwin Williams Anonymous. The study’s shelves were accessorized by Tami – I love the way she chooses and displays her accessories. All the curtains were designed by Tami and made by Custom Creations HERE. Custom Creations also provided almost all the furniture found in the house. These curtains – with trim down the leading edge, match the ones found in the dining room across the hall. Close up of her shelves. Love it! The dining room faces the front porch. The table was made by Custom Flooring out of the same flooring found throughout the house. The rug has just a hint of blue to match the antique cabinet from Joyce Horn Antiques. Looking the other way – the room connects to the butler’s pantry. Love the two lanterns. Close up of the Joyce Horn chest and mirror. Walls downstairs are Venetian Plaster. I borrowed this picture from Love Where You Live so you could see the curtains with the beautiful tassel trim. I love the French doors with the bottom panels made of bead board. The butler’s pantry leads from the dining room into the kitchen. The front door leads straight back to the living room, which overlooks the back yard. One side of the living room has a large stone fireplace where four club chairs surround a mirrored table. The beamed living room is divided into two areas, one around the two sofas and the other around the fireplace. Past the fireplace is the kitchen. The same French doors found in the front of the house are found here too, looking onto the back yard and swimming pool. And looking the other direction – past the living room is the family room and billiards room and bar. The flooring in that area is brick, which you can see here in this picture. Notice the gorgeous wood plank floors found in the living room. There are 150 years old reclaimed. The architecture of the house is so pretty – it really shines in the back half of the house where the rooms are in an enfilade, opening off each other without the use of hallways. You can see from one end of the house to the other: from the family room on the left side, past the stair hall, past the living room, breakfast room and through to the kitchen on the far right of the house. Outside, a long covered porch connects all these rooms together. With Tami choosing only two paint colors – the rooms all blend together – creating a cohesive design. The choice of the muted area rugs is another element that creates the serene look Tami was after. And of course, the lack of bold patterns also helps to create the quiet interiors, which allows the architecture to take center stage. My favorite part of the house is it is casually elegant. No rooms scream “off limits” – it is all welcoming and invites you to lounge in the living room as much as the family room. On the other side of the living room fireplace is a small fireplace in the breakfast room and kitchen area. The lighting in the kitchen and breakfast room is from AREA (713) 668-1668. Looking the other direction at the kitchen with its Calacutta Ora marble counters and backsplash. The kitchen over looks the covered patio outside with its fireplace and outdoor kitchen. The island top was custom made using the same wood as the flooring. Bar stools by Custom Creations. The marble is so beautiful – love the slabs used for the backsplash. And facing the front right courtyard is the computer room with its herringbone pattern brick floor. And, off the courtyard door on the right side by the kitchen is this powder room with its old marble vessel on a custom iron base. Walking over to the other side of the house – on the left, past the living room, is the stair hall – with the bar that stands across from it. Past the stairs and the bar is the family room and billiards room. You can see the living room here. Across from the bar is the stairhall with its wood treads and brick floor. And underneath the stairs, off a door that leads to the back yard is this powder room, with its marble sink on a concrete counter. This counter and the bar’s counter and various other concrete work was created by Gunnells Concrete. Across from the stairs is the wet bar that faces the front porch. Again, with concrete counters by Gunnells. The wet bar with the wine refrigerator and flatscreen tv. Past the stairs and the bar is the billiards room with a game table that overlooks the front left courtyard. The plank wood ceiling is painted the same color as the French doors found throughout. Cute slipped chairs surround a game table that overlooks the front courtyard. And, past the bar and stairhall is the family room with its ginormous flatscreen! Wow! That has to be the biggest TV I’ve ever seen. Ben would NEVER leave this room if we had a TV like this. Fabric covered doors hide the speakers and woofers. The serene family room over looks the backyard and the side of the house. I love the slightly darker trim on the chairs’ hem. I love the wall hanging lanterns. All the bedrooms are upstairs. Cute bench. I think these long benches are a great idea for a hallway. The laundry room is to the right of the prints. This bedroom has wall to wall seagrass (as do all the bedrooms besides the master.) Cute tufted chair. Love the headboard and skirted tables. Closeup of the skirted tables – oval pleats with x detailing. Great headboard by Custom Creations! This bedroom overlooks the front of the house – its windows are front and center. Closeup of the trendy burlap styled headboards and Swedish chest. This bedroom was finished in golds and creams. Darling lantern and tiny windows. One of the bathrooms – love the wall hanging faucet. Notice the doors – these are found throughout. Another bathroom with white marble and wood vanity. Upstairs vignette leading to the bedrooms. Love the way Tami accessorizes. Such pretty rugs too! The master bedroom is found through double doors. The high, vaulted ceiling has a chandelier and a fireplace. This room overlooks the back yard. 8 The headboard is white tufted, flanked by light painted chests. All bedding in the house came from Kuhl Linscomb. Close up of the wood framed tufted headboard with its tiny nailheads. So cute! 777 The woman’s master bath with its marble tub and crystal chandelier. Cute fabric covered vanity. The man’s bath is more masculine with darker woods. Night time view of the back yard Here, the living room is in the middle of the house. To the left is the kitchen and to the right is the stair case and family room. Above in the center is the master bedroom. View of the swimming pool with its fountains. Off the kitchen is the sitting area around the fireplace. The outdoor kitchen is right under the windows. The outdoor kitchen sits right outside the kitchen window. Slate floors. And the fireplace – with its flatscreen above it! The architecture of the porch is so pretty with its vaulted ceiling and slate and brick floors. Whew. I’m exhausted just writing this! I can’t imagine how HARD Tami Owen worked on this house with the builder Thompson Custom Homes and the designer Robert Dame. This project was HUGE. It must have taken over at least a year to get it all together – and then to install it. It’s a shame it was only open for a few weeks!! The house sold so as soon as the show was over, it all had to be taken down. Can’t imagine the effort it all took. Tami is incredible. Her eye for detail and just her zest for her job is amazing. To contact Tami Owen, go HERE. And to read more about this house go to the blog Love Where You Live – Susan interviewed Tami and she has more details and pictures HERE. A HUGE thank you to Tami Owens for letting me use her photographs of this amazing house.
Allerdale Hall est un vaste manoir appartenant à la famille Sharpe. C'est ici que vivent Thomas et Lucille Sharpe. Allerdale Hall est un très grand manoir, aux innombrables pièces, dont le nombre échappe même à Thomas. Cet endroit est surnommé "Crimson Peak" à cause de l'argile qui teinte la neige blanche pure en un rouge cramoisi. (à développer...) Allerdale Hall se situe dans le comté Cumbrie (Cumbria en anglais) en Angleterre. Voici une carte représentant l'emplacement de ce comté (source :
The Eva Teak Chair's timeless design elevates any space. Each chair is meticulously crafted, from the curved arms to the woven rush seat the Eva Teak Chair has the perfect mix of elements.
