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Stalking over 5 or is that 6 levels
I'm in Paddington, Sydney and I'm stalking the conversion of an old warehouse. The home rises over 4 levels of living but maybe it's 5 if you include the roof terrace garden. Then again it could be 6...
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Bespoke
A timeless renovation by London based architectural firm De Rosee Sa blurs the line between new and old. A hint of the traditional with plenty of modern convenience. The stand out of the renovation?...
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Amber Interiors
I have been a fan of Amber Lewis' designs for what seems like ages, but just realized I have never done a feature on her work here before. So here you have it - bohemian chic at its finest! A white...
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Amber bathrooms
I want that bathroom above desperately. Ok, and every bathroom below. My bathroom is still driving me nuts on a daily basis and these are some fantastic inspiration for its eventual makeover. I would...
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Stalking exposed brick
I'm in Redfern in inner-city Sydney and I'm stalking what appears to be your typical historical terrace house ... until you go inside. Holy exposed brick Batman! That must have been some sandblasting...
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A loft in a former garment factory
Fridays should be about good things, and lofts are reeeeeally good things. I will be featuring 2 lofts today, and this one is an absolute dream of exposed brick, beams and columns, modern additions...
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A loft in a former molasses factory
Another loft to end off the work week, this time though it is alot less raw/industrial (which is a bit sad if there was more that could have been salvaged). This loft was a gut renovation of a...
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Working on a Saturday
I think you know my catch phrase by now. If you have to drag your sorry self into work on a weekend then at least it should be somewhere stylish. Yummy mint and wood and brass. Clerkenwell Offices by...
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When it is not about the decor
This is one of those rare occasions where I feature a home that is lacking in the decor department but the architecture and finishes more than make up for it. All of the black painted...
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Modern take on an old worker's cottage
A contemporary extension to an existing character residential cottage in Brisbane, Queensland where it was important to retain the integrity of the original 1906 cottage while providing two levels of...
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Ssshhh ...
It's quiet here. The kids and their dad are off doing those weekend autumn sports that guarantee muddy boot prints on old tiles on return. The light is soft and the peace is palpable. The tick tock of...
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Monday'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! Missing Wilma. Here she...
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Wendy Labrum
The focus of Chicago-based interior designer Wendy Labrum is on creating spaces that evoke a sense of timelessness by combining elements from various periods - a way of learning from the past with a...
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Maina
A fantasy getaway destination. An 18th century tower house perched high on the slopes of Exo Nyfi, an ancient village in the south Peloponnese in Greece. Towers and castles and stone and views...
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Newfound favourite
Found in the portfolio of Los Angeles-based Shapiro Joyal Studio. Love it.
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Blue Stallion Farm
Animals have been my passion for my entire life. After that came interior design. Blue Stallion Farm blends my 2 loves together into a magical place. Gany wrote to us about her farm and 3000 sq ft...
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Parisian chic in Hungary
I adore this sweet apartment in Hungary designed by A+Z Design Studio. Herringbone floors (oh yaaaasssss!!!) and mid-century and randomly eclectic furnishings give this space a Parisian feel. Now if...
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Andy Martin encore
Please don't ask me why it's called the "Beach House" when it sits in west London. Perhaps it's the bright, casual vibe. Lots of bleached timber, pops of colour, walls of glass to let in the light and...
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Stalking a warehouse
I think it's the external space that I love the most in this Fitzroy North warehouse. Don't get me wrong. I love (most) of the inside as well but it's the walled garden effect, the exposed roof...
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Caught up in the details
I had to share this cozy little spot (LOL) in Biarritz, France because it is all about the details, and details that will knock your socks off! Elegant harlequin marble tile, beautifully detailed...
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