Paint Them

 

What brilliant inspiration this renovation is to an owner of a slice of 60's splendour. The miles of painted white brick and the crazy paving floors are superb. I've been toying with crazy paving in the back yard seeing as the lack of precision will suit this house no end, and I won a cool door prize at an industry event last year and need to go collect a big whack of stone/granite/marble - whatever I choose.

 

But the eye candy I appreciate the most is seeing the timber framed picture windows painted out in white. I'm still doing the leave them natural/paint them white battle in my mind, so any image that reminds me that all will be well, whatever I decide, is appreciated!

 

Images from arch daily

Cool On Every Surface

 

There's a lot to envy here isn't there. From the dark timbers to the monochromatic cool on every surface, there isn't a single thing in this home that I wouldn't happily tuck under my wing.

 

The best bits for me are the industrial light over the table, the awesome storage arrangement in the kitchen, the shade-less lamp in the dining area with the amber bulb {where oh where do you get those from??!!} and of course the fabulous long and narrow fauxdenza. Have been a long time fan of those, and yet too big a chicken shit to try one yet.

 

Images from elle interior

Something Similar

 

 

 

I really love a look in people's homes that don't seem like they've been styled within an inch of insanity, and this place is one.

 

Such a great, warm, vintagey family space. And that bathroom is providing me with a few ideas for our up-coming bathroom renovation. I've been pondering the storage options, and seeing that pigeon hole shelf has made me wonder if I couldn't do something similar with a few pieces I have.

 

And I do love a subway tile. I had ruled them out, because after all my 15 yr old son is doing this bathroom renovation (school project) and I want to go with a tile that is forgiving of a novice tiler, but they're hard to beat for style aren't they.

 

Images from apartment therapy

Beautiful and Interesting

 

 

 

What a lovely example of cool family living. Everything is robust and not too precious, but nonetheless, beautiful and interesting.

 

I like the way the original has been kept alongside the new, and speaking of the new, even those elements give a nod to the character of the home. In the kitchen I really like the antiqued mirror used in the cupboard backs. Mirror is great all round, but i think the antiqued finish was the perfect choice for this place.

 

Images from living etc via house to home

How Good

 

We're still on a long weekend here, but I wanted to pop in quickly and share this insanely cool (and expensive) detail. How good is that copper pipe in the wardrobe?!

 

Images from per jansson

Partially and Predominantly

It seems to be timber week this week. And why not, there's so much grainy goodness to be had. Especially this place, so stunningly teamed up with vast planes of concrete and glass.

The views, both internal and external, are beautifully framed by this structure. But I think the most visually pleasing aspect is the vast stairs.

Straddled by a glass wall, partially inside and predominantly outside, the stairs are a thing of genius.

Images by michael moran via designboom 

Round Out

I'm really taken with this place. I like the clever way the clean modern lines, the vaulted ceilings and concrete tub are smoothed and softened by the owner's belongings.

Vintage oils, textiles, inviting furniture and a gorgeous vintage glass collection all help to round out the edges.

Images from bolig