Feb 29

Two fabulous beach houses

Posted in Architecture, beach style, floor plans, Hamptons style, house hunting

My good friend Lynne in Perth shares my obsession with house-hunting and dreaming of places in the country or by the sea. She often sends me fantastic houses that she has found, and these two beach houses are the latest. Both amazing in their different ways, which do you prefer (if you had to choose one!)?

 

The first one is very ‘Hamptons’, in Somers, Vic, and is situated right on the beach:

Amazing right?

 

The second house is in Lorne, Vic, and is just as impressive but quite different. Rather than being on the beach, it’s situated in the mountains overlooking the water. It also has more of a French Provincial feel rather than the feel of a ‘beach house’. The things I love about this house (aside from the obvious!), are that it feels private and secluded, and really warm and cosy as well as being filled with light. You know I love a house on a hilltop!

 

Look at that floor and ceiling! What a dream!

So, if you were in the unfortunate position of having to choose between these two amazing homes, which would you pick?

(I think they are both still for sale)

Naomi xx

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Feb 21

Black and navy beach house

Posted in beach style, beautiful blue, storage

Here’s how to achieve beach-style chic without sticking to the neutrals/white with hints of blue formula. I love the dark wall colours and the way all the white woodwork pops against it. That grey seascape photo (below) is so beautiful, I want one just like it! The shelves around and over the small sofa is a great use of a small space.

I love this as an idea for wall storage and display where you have no space for deep shelves. Here some ceiling cornicing has been painted stark white and mounted on the wall. It continues the look of the shelving around the room and though it’s not deep enough to store books, it’s perfect for pictures and displaying small items.

The grasscloth wallpaper (below) adds texture and a natural element which continues the beach theme.

Another use of a tiny space that would otherwise be wasted (below): this very shallow shelf gives the look of a cabinet and is perfect for glass bottles.

All pics from interior design collaborative Black & Poole.

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