This Tribal Fusion furniture board arose from a clients love of African interiors, yet they wanted the look with a contemporary/eclectic mix. A custom floating shelf made out of the Laminex Impressions range will be used as a "TV bench" with the TV to be mounted on the wall above.
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I recently read “Bellagrand” by Paullina Simmons, and when I came across the external view of this house on Architectural Digest, it immediately reminded me of exactly how I envisaged Gina and Harry’s house “Bellagrand” in the book.
It is actually the house of decorator Alessandra Branca. She has blended vernacular elements, chinoiserie details, and strategic splashes of vibrant color to perfection. Located in as a holiday house in the Bahamas, Alessandra wanted to promote a casual way of life where families and friends could gather under one roof. Interestingly they purposefully built small bedrooms to encourage everyone to congregate in the living areas to promote socializing amongst family and guests. As described on Architectural Digest casual is the preferred way of life, but they have by no means excluded the sophisticated touches around the house. “Eclectic but graceful, the rooms are linked by accent colors, notably a vivid coral-red that shows up everywhere, from slipcovers to porch railings.” The inspiration from the house came from a walk on the beach that Alessandra and Steve took one day where they found a shell that had some coral coloring as well a gorgeous piece of driftwood. “Perhaps the greatest sign of the project’s success is the fact that many visitors initially believe the house has stood there, shaded by palm trees and overlooking the sparkling ocean, for generations.” All images are sourced from Architectural Digest. A quick post today about one of my favourite things…black and white awnings.
They are a classic, timeless feature and colour combination that would withstand the test of time and fashion styles as they come and go. They have a fresh, chic feel about them and look amazing on anything from a humble modest beach house, to a store front, a queenslander or even a mega mansion! Have a look at some inspiration below! Bookcases should be thought of as works of art. The bigger they are and the more of a feature they become, the better! Say good-bye to pokey free standing bookshelves from your university days and say hello to wall to wall joinery. Whether it is on a stair landing, as living room feature wall or in a hallway, there are so many ways to incorporate a stunning bookcase into your home.
STYLING TIPS: 1 – Book placement Mix it up and add some layers and interest. Play around with both vertical and horizontal arrangements. You can also try grouping similar sizes and colours together. Balance these grouping with added decorative items. 2 – Decorative Objects Personalise the space with decorative objects from your travels that reflect who you are and your interests. Sculptural objects that reflect the space being a work of art are ideal. These items can include beautiful vases, bowls or plates. 3 – Something Organic A space always comes to life with natural objects and this can be achieved by adding some flowers or a small plant or even a decorative jar filled with river stones or shells. Personally I can never go past large decorative pieces of coral. They look wonderful is so many different interior styles. 4 – Art This is a must and is one of the easiest ways for your bookcase to portray who you are. Small framed pictures look great sitting on top of a group of books or larger framed art sitting by itself. Some people even like hanging artwork off the bookcase shelves. Check out some inspo below: Black is the latest colour to take over kitchen and joinery designs and I just love it. Don’t be afraid to use it, just think about teaming it with whites, timber accents and heaps of natural light for a dramatic contemporary look.
Black and white joinery creates boldness, yet the monochromatic palette allows you to be quite open with the colour scheme of the furnishing you choose in your home. Black joinery can be achieved through the use of stained timber veneers, 2-Pac or even laminates. So whether your budget is big or small, there are options to help you achieve this amazing look in your home. I like to mix up my interiors every now again and embrace new styles and trends when they come out. One of the easiest ways to do this and without breaking the bank, is by adding a few new accessories and homewares around the house. Much to my husbands dismay, I have a cupboard full of cushions and accessories that are on rotation and when the seasons the change (or my mood) I start creating new spaces.
With winter upon us it is time for change and to embrace the chunky knit trend. To achieve a cosier, warmer feel to your interiors replace your summer neon pineapples and bright colours with neutral, white, charcoals and black. Sound a bit dull and boring? Now is the time to introduce your CHUNKY knits and contrasting textures throughout your space. And don't despair these colours and textures work wonderfully with the current metallic trend for your final pop! (you might not miss those pineapples after all….). Below are a few chunky knits I'm currently crushing over. Enjoy. I love pink accents in a space, especially dusty pinks…but I have to admit I am not a fan at all of gaudy pink girl's bedrooms. Now my twin 4 year old girls would beg to differ, but until they are old enough to demand anything different, they won't be getting it! I don't think the image I have attached below is even of a bedroom, especially not a child's room, but I think it is amazing inspiration for one. The use of neutrals and greys are a fabulous base for a child's room, as they allow for schemes to easily change, with not a huge amount of expense, as children get older and their taste change. The combination of these colours with varying tones of pink just looks divine. And what little (or big girl!) wouldn't love a white hanging chair like that in their room. image source As an Interior Designer I am constantly surrounded by different styles of design and I admire and appreciate all of them. One particular style that is seriously taking my fancy at the moment is a cross between Scandinavian Style and Monochromatic Minimalism – as anyone who follows my Instagram account would know!
Minimalism is “simple” it is about using interesting furniture and finishes. The style is actually born from Japanese Interior Design where everything is reduced to only its necessary elements. HOW TO: To successfully create a minimalist space you need to de-clutter. Spend some time deciding what you want to keep and what you want to let go. Lets face it, we all accumulate way to many things! Even though your aim to is create a “less is more” space, it does not have to feel stark and cold. Create a softer, warmer feel through layering texture and lighting. Use a palette of black, white and gray and work with hints of soft colours and warm timbers. Have a look at some inspiration from PINTEREST below. |
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