I love, love, love breeze blocks! They act as a separating wall while still allowing the light in. These hollow cement blocks, sometimes called ventilation blocks, have been commonly used as essential building materials for the load-bearing walls of structures since the 1930’s. It wasn’t until the 50’s and 60’s that they became more decorative and used […]
This spectacular pool house is the perfect example of ‘indoor/outdoor’ living. If you follow my blog then you know how much I love this little gem. Interior designers Shannon Wollack and Brittany Zwickl, of Studio Life/Style, were hired to create a cool party pad/ elegant guest house/ quiet retreat out of this 500 square foot space […]
Satellite Island Resort Located in a sheltered pocket of the D’Entrecasteaux Channel in southern Tasmania, the rugged 84 acre Island can only be reached by private boat from nearby Bruny Island. There are no roads, no shops, no other guests, not even wi-fi – which is how visitors like it. Privately owned by Melbourne couple […]
So….if you are a surfer who has been yearning for a trip to Australia…..this is the place you should visit! The Atlantic Byron Bay is a lifestyle hotel. The perfect combination of location and style surrounded by palm trees and good surf! It’s a unique coastal estate of three original beach cottages that have been […]
I have referred back to this fantastic ‘before and after’ by Amber Interiors twice this week and it’s only Tuesday! I’m not kidding! This is an older project of theirs that uses timeless pieces so that the space doesn’t look dated. The use of windows and bright white paint play off of each other to make […]
This fabulous modern farmhouse is the work of Tiffany Harris. She is the co-founder of Layla Grayce with her bestie Wendy Estes. They created one of the first online shops catering to home decor. Fast forward a few years and then Zinc Door was born, another online shop with furniture, rugs, lighting, decor, bedding, etc…. Tiffany is […]
The bronze fixtures and the high gloss ceilings are fabulous in this home! Take a look at how the designer on this project created a dining space in the kitchen. Not your typical configuration but I love the look. Also, the woodwork is amazing throughout! Thank you Via & Myleitmotiv.com
I am a huge fan of open shelving in the kitchen. They can be a very functional way to have the items you use frequently right at your fingertips and they can also be a great design feature when styled with beautiful dishes and serving pieces. Take a look at these inspiring examples of open […]
This holiday home is located on the idyllic Balearic island of Formentera, Spain. The owners renovated this old farmhouse with respect to the island’s traditional architecture. The feeling of tranquility was achieved by using just a few furniture pieces, most of them found during their travels around the world. The interior style can be defined […]
This 1958 Quintessential California bungalow had been deserted and left for ruin until BK Interior Design was hired to resurrect this fabulous find. They did a fantastic job keeping the integrity of the original space and elements. The landscaping is equally as gorgeous as the home! Pic credits BK Interior Design