Tuesday, 14 May 2013

Mr Blue

Spotted on Yatzer, the dreamy new restaurant in the Palais de Tokyo, Paris - Monseiur Bleu. Designed by a man who is fast becoming one of my favorite designers, Joseph Dirand. I love his use of colour in this space (I have always loved green, not just because Pantone says so)...and how he's played around with light and dark. It looks fresh and new and so timeless at the same time. If the food tastes anywhere near as good as the place looks, I am making a reservation now!









Monday, 13 May 2013

a Rose by any other name...

 ...may not be quite as stylish as Rose Uniacke.

There was something in the spare interiors of my previous post that reminded me of the work of Rose Uniacke....and that I hadn't written a post about her.

A furniture restorer, gilder and a specialist in lacquerwork in a former life, London-based Uniacke is more likely to be known these days for her incredibly chic interiors that are sparsely furnished with a mix of antiques and 20th Century pieces, as well as her eponymous store on Pimlico Road.  Her own home is a testament to her timeless pared-back style.




The Entry / Foyer





Several views of the Living / Dining room


The Kitchen...love this!

Study, I presume...



Master Bedroom and Ensuite


And the Winter Garden...with lady of the manor...what a wonderful concept...

Monday, 6 May 2013

Loft living

So I've moved into a loft. We've been there about a year now, but I've kept it all a bit under the radar because its not finished...I didn't want to make any announcements until I was ready to show you the finished pics.  I've had such a busy year that I've been my own worst client. I've been delaying having friends over and throwing a house-warming because its not done how I want...and I'm tired of getting those looks that say..."still?"...so I have set myself a goal to get it completed...and when I do I will be happy to share the before and after pics with you (if they don't get published first). 

In the meantime, I am still looking for inspiration for certain areas, and while googling I came across the NYC loft of Harriet Maxwell and Andrew Corrie, the owners of Ochre.  I remember seeing this when it was first published in Elle Decor back in November 2010 and thinking that I loved the colour palette, and just how soft and serene it felt for such a big loft space.  Fast forward a few years, and funnily enough I have painted our walls a similar shade (although more taupe - think the background colour of the blog and you'll be close)...and had started thinking along these lines without even looking at these pics.

I have to say I'm pretty in love with this right now, and am already mentally replacing my sofa, dining chairs etc....








a few angles of the lovely living/dining room...this space is the best in the whole apartment if you ask me...

 

although that kitchen aint half bad either...although ours is rather large, so I shouldn't be complaining...





  
 very pretty bathroom and wardrobe spaces...love, love, love!



Monday, 29 April 2013

La Lampe Gras

I have loved the La Lampe Gras lamps for as long as I can remember. The utilitarian, almost industrial, design is just so timeless. I only knew of their table lamps though, and was so excited when I saw that fellow Melbournian designers, Hecker Guthrie, had used one of these lovely wall lamps in a kitchen of all places.

Check it out here, this was the kitchen I saw, featured in the latest Belle magazine.  I love the little shot of black of the lamp and the taps against all that white. So cool. And apart from looking very cool, they're also really practical. Love the idea of using one of these in a kitchen...I will be filing this away in the filing cabinet in my mind for future use...


Kitchen in private residence by Hecker Guthrie

The Old Library, by Hecker Guthrie


Another space designed by Hecker Guthrie...they clearly like them as much as I do...


Bar & Co by Joanna Laajisto









Above images all from the La Lampe Gras website

Friday, 26 April 2013

La Deux

Seems as though I'm on a bit of HK bent at the moment...because I have another treasure to share with you.  La Deux is a fabulous new showroom that has opened up in my wonderful neighbourhood, Aberdeen. Bringing a mix of previously unavailable designer brands to our fair city, including furniture by Finn Juhl and Caste, lighting from Kevin Reilly, Golran and Solstys rugs, decorative accessories from Anna Torfs, Venini and Salviati...plus much, much more.  The space is not set up for retail walk-ins, so if you are interested in any of these products I suggest you make contact via an interior designer (like myself!) or make an appointment with them directly. Trust me, you won't regret it!








Thursday, 25 April 2013

Lime Design

Following from my previous post about Alfred Lam's store, L'sWhere, I am happy to be able to share a few photos of some the latest projects by his firm - Lime Design.  This one is a 9,000 ft2 home in China.  This size is probably normal in most western countries, but for those of us living in Hong Kong this is crazy huge....not to mention the luxury of having a double height living room. Enjoy!





Living Room



Dining Room

Stairwell

Garden room
  

Master Bedroom and Ensuite
  
Guest Bedroom