Mothersill
We are huge fans of Bates Masi Architects (previous posts here), so I had to share yet another one of their spectacular projects. This one is a 6000 sq ft vacation home located on 2.3 acres in Water...
View ArticleSimon Bajada encore
Photographer Simon Bajada's photos are a dream. I featured his work back in July and felt the need for a second dose. Such beautiful spaces, and captured perfectly with light and shadows battling it...
View ArticleA light filled galley kitchen
I love this light filled kitchen that provides the link between the old and new in this inner-city Sydney terrace house. Reclaimed bricks and rustic timber shelf balance the sleek modern lines and...
View ArticleGetting inspiration down at the pub
We don't always feature hospitality design on Desire to Inspire but when there are so many ideas that can translate easily to a smaller, more intimate domestic space then we just have to share. I'm...
View ArticleRenee's loft - part 1
I am absolutely, completely, unquestionably, positively in love with this loft. Every square inch. I'm drooling and having heart palpitations. It is located in the Netherlands and is the home of Renee...
View ArticleRenee's loft - part 2
So when can I move in???!!! I would SO much happier if I lived in a space this inspirational. :) Part 2 of Renee Arns, photographed by the talented Paulina Arcklin.
View ArticleModern beach house
With clean, contemporary lines and an easy connection to its surrounding landscape this modern beach house by Bower Architecture allows for casual, stylish, family living. Open plan and open to the...
View ArticleHello yellow
Guaranteed to put as much pep in your stride as the caffeine you're about to down. A slap in the face dose of yellow at Hams & Bacon at Pope Joan designed by Figure Ground. Can you imagine this in...
View ArticleA little escape
Polish interior designer Lucyna Kołodziejska is at it again, and this time it's her take on a luxury seaside hotel in apartment form. The space is over 100 metres, comprised of 3 bedrooms, 2...
View ArticlePascali/Semerdjian Arquitetura
I have more fabulous spaces for you from Brazil - this time it's architecture firm Pascali/Semerdjian Arquitetura. I'm totally getting window envy, and now dreaming of grass and green things, and...
View ArticleStalking leftovers
The last stalking leftovers for 2013 and the last one for a few weeks I fear. The market has curled up in the shade for a sleepy, summer time siesta and won't hot up until February or March. It's been...
View ArticleHoliday chaos
As usual, I waited until the last minute to get myself organized for the holidays. I blame it on having 2 jobs and too many cats. :) And OMG this is the worst time of year when you've got nosy cats...
View ArticleSliding door
A small area, a big idea. Multi use space in a bijou apartment by Sydney based architect Nicholas Gurney. Stylish, clever and just a little bit fun. Now you see it. Now you don't.
View ArticleHello I love you
You know when you see a photograph that stops you in your tracks? You know when you just want to crawl through the computer screen to be in that photograph? You know when you just love what you see?...
View ArticleMonday's pets on furniture
If you'd like to send me photos to include in next week's "pets on furniture" post, please ensure your photos follow my basic rules: First, the pet must be on a piece of furniture. And said piece of...
View ArticleHaberfield house
There's something about mid-century style architecture that really interests me - the casual vibe, excellent quality of light, interesting window placement, almost excessive use of wood...and this...
View ArticleThe Taringa House
A contemporary extension to an historic house carves its way down the slope of an inner Brisbane ridge line. This architect's home plays old against new, street facade against the views through the...
View ArticleBah humbug round 3
I woke up early with the birds. Hit the shops to replace the Christmas food I bought a few days ago and that we have already eaten. Why is holiday food so delicious? And the cherries this year!...
View ArticleIndoor/outdoor
This bedroom suite created by Minosa Design is out of this world. It's a space so beautiful that if I saw it in person I'd have to have a seat in case I passed out. This takes indoor/outdoor living to...
View ArticleLOVE!!!
This room blows my mind it's so cool. I have a couple of things that bother me but I'm not even going to voice them because this room just deserves a moment of silence, and then a big *SIGH*. Via...
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