I like the wood detail in these photos. Nice touch.
via Japanese Trash, Canadian House & Home, Delson Sherman Architects, James Tse Photo, Mjolk store interior, Pitsou Kedem Architects
Serious Living
Feb 6 2012I thought I’d kick off the work week with an over the top posting. I’m sort of torn about this one, actually. I wanted to share these shots, but also can’t believe that this is how some people live. What do you think? Too much? Done right? Take it? Leave it? Let me know.
Sources: Corten House by Marcio Kogan via Arch Daily, Bauhaus by Pitsou Kedem via Yatzer, Pitch’s House by Iñaqui Carnicero
Jaffa Apartment by Pitsou Kedem Architects
Jan 18 2012I normally do a double take when I see the work of Israeli architects Pitsou Kedem. I’ve shared quite a bit of their work before and here’s another drool worthy spot – this historic apartment in the old port of Jaffa in Tel-Aviv.
It certainly doesn’t hurt when you have such gorgeous raw space and a view of the Mediterranean, but I really love a lot of the subtle details added to this minimal home:
The shelves in the kitchen are thin and bevelled. I love the tone of the kitchen cabinetry matched with the raw light wood table. I’m not sure what it’s like to live in a place with a concrete floor – but I like the scale of the slabs (or whatever you might call them). And, this is exactly the kind of place where I love to see a bold carpet being used – in this case, a lovely piece by Patricia Urquiola.
Photos via Yatzer
Powder Room: Floating Vanity
Dec 7 2010I apologize, I haven’t been posting as much as usual. Probably because I’ve been spending hours trying to finalize some details on our powder room. No joke. You’d think figuring out of how make such a small room great would be simple. It probably should be and I really should have better things to do with my time (!) – but I sort of feel like this is the one room our house where I’m willing to take some risk. What I’m discovering is that I’m not entirely comfortable with risk.
What I’m also discovering is that it would have helped to have thought through every detail a bit more earlier in this process. Lighting placement was decided a long time ago, but now I’m realizing that a sconce smack in the middle might not have been the best choice. Flooring? Had I known that I was going to lean towards doing a really dark space, I might not have chosen a dark floor tile as well. Faucet placement and type – I would have done differently.
Anyhow, it is what it is. What I do know, is that I want to have a floating vanity. We have a pretty big space, all things considered. 6ft across. I sort of feel like the space is calling out for something floating.
So here are some shots that I’ve referred to to get some inspiration:
Above: Vanities by Pitsou Kedem Architects
Below: Vanities by Adela Cabre
Below: Vanities by Bates Masi Architects
Below: Design by Monica Mandelli as featured in Elle Decor
Below: Photo from Houzz