artKRAFT's new warehouse
A while back I featured some photos on my page of artKRAFT, a shop in Budapest that specializes in industrial furnishings and lighting. They recently acquired a new massive space in a warehouse that...
View ArticleWorking on a Saturday
Muted seaside hues, modern shapes inspired by beach cabanas and flooring reminiscent of traditional Provençal tiles form the basis for the interior of Marseille hair salon Le Coiffeur by Margaux...
View ArticleLondon loft love
What a stunning loft. This 1200 sq ft space in London is a dream with massive windows along one entire side, concrete ceilings, white painted floorboards, and an eclectic touch with stained glass...
View ArticleStalking in Surry Hills
I love the inner city suburbs of Sydney. Darlinghurst, Potts Point, Paddington, Redfern and the suburb that contains today's stalking victim subject, Surry Hills. You all know I love a Victorian era...
View ArticleStill stalking
From the outside you could be forgiven for thinking I'm stalking the same house as the last post but I'm in inner city Melbourne. Carlton in fact and I've found another bold example of redesigning...
View ArticleMonday's pets on furniture
If you would like to participate in the Monday's pets on furniture series please send photos, your name, location and a brief description to kim[@]desiretoinspire[.]net. Thanks! The chair is an...
View ArticleDouglas Mackie
London based interior designer Douglas Mackie does not follow rules. In fact, it seems he likes to break them. His mostly traditional spaces are filled with antiques yet there are modern surprises in...
View Article5 Magnificent Luxury Condos in Florida by Renowned Architects
Luxury construction projects abound in Florida, real estate developers are bringing the best of architecture to the sunshine state. Take a look to these 5 amazing condos by renowned designers and...
View ArticleNon-designery
The owners of this Cremorne, Sydney house wanted their interiors to be lived in, warm, inviting and "non-designery". Their Queen Anne style home was redesigned and extended by Luigi Rosselli...
View ArticleConcrete lush
Hard edged sophistication softened by lush fabrics, texture on texture, rambling plantings. Light and air pour into double height spaces with tall doors and windows. No concrete bunker but rich and...
View ArticleMy favourite kind of farmhouse
My favourite kind of farmhouse is one with a modern twist. This farmhouse in Washington is just that, with a colour palette mostly of black and white, this home is comfortable and casual, with modern...
View ArticleA kitchen/dining nook makeover
Nothing says classic like a black and white kitchen - especially white uppers and black lower cabinets. Throw in a white marble countertop, gold pendants, faucets and hardware, some Tolix stools and a...
View ArticleKitchen love
Kitchens are on my mind at the moment. My own is way overdue for a complete renovation. I'm drawn to these raw but beautifully crafted, rough but luxe kitchens by German-born, Italian-based designer...
View ArticleThe kitchen love continues
Simple and beautifully made. Shouldn't that be our mantra for the pieces we live with in our homes? Like this collaboration between deVOL Kitchens and designer and wood man, Sebastian Cox. That black...
View ArticleHow to make an 80s home not look 80s
I was perusing the latest issue of Style At Home magazine and fell in love with this house that was featured. Designed by Melissa Davis and Halina Catherine, it is classic but streamlined and modern,...
View ArticleA Greenwich Village Pied-à-terre
This apartment designed by Antonino Buzzetta is HOT STUFF! In every apartment or house there should be a cohesive thread that starts at the front door and continues to the bedroom. In the case of this...
View ArticleMill Valley dreaming
Blogging about incredible design is a hazardous pursuit. I kid you not. Hazardous to your peace of mind. How can I erase from my mind's eye the wondrous sight of these cabins settled within a glorious...
View ArticleA colourful soul
"We create unique residential environments for living, embodying plush and relaxed solutions extracted from the client's personality. We approach the creation of space with the pure objective to...
View ArticleBeach house
There is nothing like a really large house beautifully decorated right on the beach to get your heart pumping. This beach pad by Brown Design Group is everything you could want - tranquil earthy...
View ArticleDining bliss
What a fun little dining space! The graphic wallpaper adds drama (who makes that?) and I am always a fan of anything by Normann Copenhagen - these Bell suspension lights included. Design by Honky.
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