Sep 24

A white Farewell

Posted in art walls, displays, Hamptons style, neutrals, white

First off, I have to apologise for my terrible lack of posts this week! I’ve actually been feeling quite inspired but just haven’t seemed to find the time to sit down and share it. It’s been a bit of a hectic week and on top of the usual work and end-of-term stuff, my big boy turned 7 yesterday. Amazing to think where those seven years have gone, and all the magic that has happened in between!

 

I have a client who mentioned that she wants to have a wall in her entry way covered in framed prints. Straight away I thought of something like this (above): a wall of framed black and white maps or topographical drawings, framed in classic frames above a console that can act as storage and also display, with a couple of chairs on either side. The symmetry of this sort of arrangement always appeals, and I do love a good print/art/photo-covered wall.

I’m really drawn at the moment to these barn-like extensions that house a combined kitchen/living/dining area. I love this one because of the concrete-clad walls around the fridge and because of all the white – white beams/ceilings as well as white floors and white furniture, with some timber thrown in. Can you imagine this being your holiday house? Heaven!

Finally, isn’t this such a neat use of a little bathroom corner? The curved ‘floating’ bench is unobtrusive and I love the little niche below for the towels! My favourite parts of this bathroom though are the floor tiles and the twin high windows, twin industrial pendants offset by the centred mirror.

I’m off today for the school holidays so I’m afraid there will be another slightly extended break in transmission! I’ll be back next week. Have a great weekend All, and where it applies, Happy Holidays!

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Jan 19

My favourite entryways

Posted in Architecture, entryways, wallpaper
I posted yesterday about doing something interesting to the walls in my small front hallway. Whilst I would love for my front door to open into a much larger hallway or, even better, into an entry foyer, you’ve gotta work with what you’ve got, right? My little hall has a door opening off it in all four directions (including the front door), and at the moment is painted a pale grey by Taubman’s called ‘Pebble Bay’. It’s a gorgeous colour but, because it takes only a fraction of a second to pass through the hall, you don’t notice the colour and it’s kind of a ‘nothing’ space. I’ve been toying with the idea of wallpaper or dark paint for the walls to give it some ‘wow’ when you come in. It’s got me thinking about entryways and what you can do with them.

domino

 This is a classic look that I adore (above). The blue/grey/white scheme on the walls is subtle but interesting and the antique table is beautiful.

windsor smith in house beautiful

My dream entryway is Windsor Smith’s. There’s nothing I don’t love: glossy black doors, chequered floors, amazing staircase and the circular grey seat that she designed. The colours, furniture and architecture are all perfection!

via apartment therapy

 Even a tiny corner like this one (above) can function as an entryway and make you feel that you’ve ‘arrived’. The wallpaper is key and really makes the space feel like a separate room of its own. The drawers that function as a storage unit for keys etc. are small but because the scale is in proportion to the mirror and light, it makes the space feel taller and larger. Love it!

house beautiful

 Maybe in my future dream home I could have an entryway like this (above). I dream of those doors, an arched entry and that staircase (literally). Love the white floors and the blue french chair  – and the cute owl umbrella stand.

country living

 Again, you don’t need a lot of space to have a welcoming entry area. Doesn’t the shape of the mirror above go well with the geometric wallpaper?

domino

 I couldn’t tell you how many times I have looked at this image from domino (above). Love the combination of antique furniture with modern accessories.

domino

This is one of my fave pics (above) because it shows how you can have an ‘entryway’ even if your front door opens directly into a room. The long floor rug delineates the ‘hallway’ space, and having the sofa with its back to the door creates a dividing-wall effect. The dark floor here really anchors the space, and the architectural column also helps to define the two areas.

bear hill interiors

 You can hardly see the wallpaper in this entryway (above), but the turquoise lamp and painting highlight its colours. It’s a luxury to have room for a sofa in the front hall, and in my house would be a great dumping-ground for shoes and school bags!

traditional home

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