Archive for the ‘Exterior’ Category
These rooms are all designed by Jeff Andrews Design and what struck me with all of them is the masculine appeal. Out of curiosity I asked my hubby what he thought about the them. I seriously discovered a gold mine here! Lets find out what boys really like:
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First impression of this bedroom; he likes it. Except from the table/seat thing at the end of the bed (he is of the practical kind and feels that it would be in his way). Then I asked if he thought it was masculine and he responds with a yes, although there were some feminine touches. I asked what they were, and to my surprise he informed me that it was the pillow setup. I was positive he would mention the curtains, or at least the chandelier. I couldn’t resist asking what he thought about the two. The verdict: He liked the chandelier. As for the curtains? “I don’t notice curtains”. Okay then.
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I know hubs love natural materials. In fact, this is a man-trait that I notice all the time in the blogosphere, I bet you too have read the sigh of frustrated women wanting to paint their (outdated) wooden kitchen cabinets, of course with their male counterpart’s sound objection. What is it with men and natural materials? It’s still wood underneath the paint darnit!
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Hubby’s first impression: he likes this. Then he points out that he doesn’t like “the guy on the fireplace”. The sphere lamps didn’t do it for him either, but the metal chain curtains are a hit. Overall, this was a thumbs up.
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This one needs a little background info. So, about a year ago we visited a furniture store and there was this white glossy dining table with rounded edges. This table particularly fascinated him, so much so that he took a picture with his phone and sent it to his friend, with the caption ” iTable”. This kitchen was of cause an “iKitchen”!
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“Too much pillows” he said about this living room. I asked: “Don’t you think it’s comfy with a pillow in your back?” He responds: “only if they’re not too flat. Good pillows should be like nice boobs, not too hard and not too limp.” Seriously?! Bwahaha!
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This garden is apparently “chill”, bout he doesn’t understand why there are metal balls in the pool.
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I have to do this more often!
This East Hampton home is designed by Larry Laslo and is a real classic beauty:
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The focal point of this room is definitely the fireplace. It looks really tall. The wall above the mantel is decorated with a huge frame-less mirror with a round mirror framed in branches, layered above. I’ve seen a lot of mirror-on-mirror action lately. Do you like it?
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See how the window is framed in a semi-circular arch from the inside, but is actually square.
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The dining room is just the right balance between formal and casual. I like to call it “liveable”.
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Is that a porcelain cabbage?
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The foyer is light and welcoming with its white walls and dark floors. I like how it is kept really clean and simple. On another note, you won’t be late for anything with a clock that size..
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For good measure, here is what the house looks like from the outside. I guess it’s a mansion rather than a house? Either way, it is simply beautiful.
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Just came accross this beautiful house featured in The Washington Post in June 09. This charming house with the green glazed tile roof and wondow shutters is owned by Loi Thai and partner Thomas Troeschel. The two are also the owners of Tone on Tone, a shop specializing in 18th and 19th century painted Swedish antiques.
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Let’s start with the exterior. Simple and pretty. The front door was actually moved from the centre to the side of the house.
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The whole of the inside is painted the same pale gray color with crisp white trim and pale floors of white bleached wide-plank oak. Loi is quoted in The Washington Post saying “as you can see, I’m my best customer.” True dat. See how they use contrast to define the space (black glasstop coffee table). They have also used the magic of texture and patterns to keep the room from looking bland and boring.
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The kitchen is equally neutral and elegant, with the counters almost blending into the walls. The green pandant lamps ads a kick and brings the kitchen island into focus.
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The chair at the desk is actually a slipcovered Parsons chair from Ikea. Talk about having an eye for mixing. I would never have guessed..
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The classic dining table (on wheels might I add) and the lantern are definitely the focal points of this dining room. Wonder what the dining chair cushions are covered with?
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Loi has a unique approach to his precious antique furniture, saying “… this type of furniture only gets better when it gets beat-up.” From looking at his home, I was very surprised about his down to earth approach to decorating when reading his interview. Read the whole article here, it is definitely interesting!
John Willey is behind today’s interior designs, which are all about the color combination Yellow and Blue!
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This is so pretty and styled, it almost looks like a dollhouse.
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A few large but visually very interesting decor items really makes all the difference on this patio. The high gloss paint on the “ceiling” (under the veranda) gives of some “clean” vibes.
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This yellow living room is accented with sky blue and brown. Take a look at the pretty pattern on the sofa to the left. It is repeated in the accent pillow on the blue sofa, tieing the room togheter even more. I love the blue and brown ottoman- a refreshing take on the very popular zebra stripe.
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A coastal vignette and a beautiful kitchen decorated with blue and yellow. Very unusual ceiling lamp.
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Yellow and blue coastal style bedroom. I love the big X in the ceiling, it would only work for a square room like this one.
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This is one of the prettiest facades I have ever seen! So simple and pretty, yet so detailed and interesting.
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A cream white kitchen with gray mosaic tiles. I wonder what the counter tops are made from?
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Very tall and slim design.
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Cream kitchen dining area. Lots of windows lets in huge amounts of natural sunlight.
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Beautiful cream and white dining room.
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Marble bathroom with white marble bath tub and counters.
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Designs by William Hefner, visit his site here!.
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You know this is going to be a fun experience when the entry door is decorated with huge metal peacocks!
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White living room with polished black floor and a gold (!) ceiling. The room is accented with the complimentary color pair orange and blue.
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Hot doorway!
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The details of this window are so pretty! Comes through perfectly with the black and white color scheme.
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Super dramatic black bedroom with shiny white floors. Bedside lamps mounted on the ceiling is a great solution for a tiny bedroom.
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The white iron patio furniture is covered with multi colored- and patterned cushions. LOL at the birdcage in the sun umbrella! Hippie chic?
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The designs are by Honey Interiors, check out their site here!
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