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Renovating, designing and inspiring. Collection of my own images and designer images.

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION • A warming firepla

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION •

A warming fireplace taking centre stage, the living room of @dunmore_farm farmstay in Victoria beckons, promising cosiness and creature comforts. Just out of frame sits an antique leather armchair, a piece brought back from London by the couple who own the property.

Copy: @homestoloveau
Photography: @marniehawson

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION • This project was a ki

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION •

This project was a kitchen remodel in one of our favorite buildings in town… the Alhambra Condominiums. Built in 1926, the building was designed by architect Otis Josselyn Fitch. It is an unusual building in that it is Mediterranean in style, but built entirely of board-formed concrete, which is left unadorned, with industrial steel windows. The original kitchen was a narrow galley, with one window. In order to create the new kitchen we removed a wall between the old kitchen and an adjacent family room. We also opened up the connection between the kitchen and dining room with a large arched opening that lines up with the opening to the living room.

Designer: @jhinteriordesign

• BATHROOM INSPIRATION • Interior designer @h

• BATHROOM INSPIRATION •

Interior designer @heidicaillierdesign has redesigned a San Francisco family home. If you’re familiar with Heidi’s designs then you’ll know that she is immensely skilled in combining colors, textures, and patterns. And this home is no exception.

The powder room has an antique wooden vanity combined with a marble sink. The wall paneling is painted in a natural green shade.

Image and copy: @thenordroom

• DINING ROOM INSPIRATION • Inside Los Angele

• DINING ROOM INSPIRATION •

Inside Los Angeles Chargers Quarterback Chase Daniel's Peaceful California Home

Designer @kariarendsen stripped away heavy Tuscan-inspired millwork to reboot the family residence.

DINING ROOM

We really considered symmetry and alignment,” designer Kari Arendsen says of this home she renovated in Rancho Santa Fe, California. Chandelier: @palecekdesign . Paint: @futoncompany, @sherwinwilliams . Table, chairs, and sconces: @ilibehome . Rug: @pampa

Image and copy: @housebeautiful

• BATHROOM INSPIRATION • For Rachel Harding,

• BATHROOM INSPIRATION •

For Rachel Harding, a trip to the lake is about more than getting away. Having spent time growing up on Lake Ouachita at her father’s cabin—affectionately dubbed Parker Pointe, after his surname—she dreamed of having a place of her own one day. “Some of my most cherished childhood memories were coming out here,” she says. “There was no city water, so you were literally washing your hair off the back of the boat. There were no phones, no televisions here; we would just play games and be with family. It is a place I’ve always felt so connected to and happy about.”

The master suite is a calming retreat for Rachel and Buddy. In the bedroom, an industrial four-poster bed is juxtaposed with soft linens. “I love my bedroom at home, but this one is cozier,” Rachel says. In the adjoining bathroom, a “massive shower” was one of the things on the homeowners’ wish list. The rainfall shower head and window give the feeling of being outdoors, while a mix of ceramic and marble tiles carry the home’s warm neutrals into the space.

Image and copy: @athomearkansas

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION • @kerri.lipsitz on how

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION •

@kerri.lipsitz on how to design a kitchen for entertaining.

I would always recommend investing in a wooden kitchen table, for the simple reason that it only gets better with age. It takes around five years to wear-in a new table and for it to start looking suitably un-precious. It is after all where we congregate, the older and more beaten up the better! I seek out and often design wide dining tables for clients from reclaimed wood, this ensures there is space to be able to place food down the centre of the table.

Image and copy: @houseandgardenuk
Designer: @kerri.lipsitz

• HALLWAY INSPIRATION • Designer @sarahsolis

• HALLWAY INSPIRATION •

Designer @sarahsolis Uses Color and Texture to Bring Mediterranean Vibes to This Family Home.

A European vacation sounds pretty good right now, doesn’t it? Well, imagine living in one. That’s the vibe Los Angeles-based designer Sarah Solis wanted to channel for her clients, a young family of three, with the parents both fixtures in the entertainment industry. The Spanish-inspired home, based in Hancock Park, already had some great architecture to work with, but previous owners had covered some of the original details, like the exposed beams and some of the arches. “They’re such a young, artistic family,” says Solis of her clients. “They wanted a home that had a more Mediterranean villa feel, to get in touch with their creativity.”

Image and copy: @housebeautiful
Designer: @sarahsolis

• DINING ROOM INSPIRATION • There’s nothing

• DINING ROOM INSPIRATION •

There’s nothing better than making a good first impression that combines professional elegance with an individual personality. With the fully upholstered Suit chair, Monica Förster introduces a new standard of seating comfort for restaurants, workplaces and homeowners with a strong sense of style.

The distinctive silhouette of the Suit, with its elegant open back and flowing lines, effortlessly matches the contours of the body. It’s a surprisingly comfortable and inviting chair, whose soft upholstery embraces the user like a chic tailor-made suit. This unique chair will add an exclusive elegance and individuality to any space.

Design: @artifort_furniture

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION • No I don’t thin

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION •

No I don’t think I’m done with the florals and greens yet. Must be the onset of winter. And the clocks going back. Or the continuation of living indoors. Probably all of it. It’s hardly surprising that green, the colour both of nature and creativity, is drawing us all in this year.

But actually it was the chairs that drew me to this image. Mismatched fabrics on matching chairs; each one is slightly different and they look brilliant in this otherwise classic dining room with its plain berber rug and large gilt mirror. I keep reading that patchwork is the new trend, partly because if you do it yourself it’s a good way to use up leftover fabrics rather than buying new. If you don’t have anything spare and fancy a go then look at the @haines_collection , which sells surplus material left over from interior design jobs. The site tells you how much is available and you can buy in 1m lengths. There is also advice on what the weight of the material makes it good for.

Image: @gcgarchitectes
Fabric: @nathaliegagneuxcreations
Copy: @mad_about_the_house

• HALLWAY INSPIRATION • By the early 18th cen

• HALLWAY INSPIRATION •

By the early 18th century this house had become a prominent village pub, remaining so until the 1950’s. The current homeowners wanted to acknowledge and respect its history – and they also wanted to create a home appropriate for a busy, modern family.

Centuries of ad-hoc building work required sensitive adjustment throughout in order to maintain, and often re-instate, the charm and character of a building. In turn this allowed Garry to ensure architectural integrity was retained while adopting 21st century functionality and a timeless sense of quality.

Image and copy: @garrymeakinsstudio

• DINING ROOM INSPIRATION • As former Europea

• DINING ROOM INSPIRATION •

As former European Design Director at @sohohouse , @jtwaterworth has lead projects across the world. His experiences living and working in LA, New York, London, Hong Kong and Barcelona has informed his aesthetic. Now based in London he designs for both residential and commercial properties, and deals in antiques and mid-century furniture and accessories.

There’s no reason why you can’t use any piece in a modern setting, as long as you limit the number of styles. We recently paired a 17th-century Spanish walnut table with a 1960s ‘Curva’ chair by Brazilian designer @joaquim_tenreiro in a modern space. The balance worked incredibly well.

A bespoke travertine fireplace, bronze mirror by @charlottekingsnorth and a mid-century Italian ‘Counterweight’ ceiling lamp feature in this dining room.

Image and copy: @elledecorationuk @elledecor

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION • Painting the room

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION •

Painting the room @farrowandball Pigeon really set a mood for the space! I love the darker tone, but it has taken some getting used to. We’ve never had a darker living room! More of our furniture arrived by now (including those leather chairs!) and we tried a different arrangement that felt so much cozier and allowed for more conversation.

Image and copy: @chrislovesjulia

• HALLWAY INSPIRATION • Writer John Newton sh

• HALLWAY INSPIRATION •

Writer John Newton shares the story of the house that his husband, @marcperrotta , designed for them in Mexico.

“When my husband and I decided to move to Mérida, the capital of the state of Yucatán in Mexico, we were in search of an adventure. I had lived in New York for 24 years; my husband, Marc Perrotta, for nearly 20. We were happy with our lives and routines. I worked as an editor and writer for various magazines and websites, Marc for different architectural firms. Our weekends revolved around our dog Lily Beth, exploring New York (often on bike), and spending time with friends. Still, the idea that we would simply continue to do the same for another two or three decades left us both a little disheartened.

In Mérida, however, Marc would be able to design us a house, or renovate an existing one. I would have the chance to live in a country that I have loved since my first contact decades earlier, when I was a kid and my family moved to Guadalajara. Other factors attracted us to the city—something that has been true for many, both foreigners and Mexicans, who have decided that Mérida is the perfect place to start a new chapter in their lives.

In February 2019, we found the place that we would turn into our home in the San Cristóbal neighborhood, in Mérida’s historic center. By May, we had closed on it.

A view from the office through the dining room, looking in the direction of the new addition with its stone wall.”

Image and copy: @archdigest
Architect: @marcperrotta

• BATHROOM INSPIRATION • Interior designer @h

• BATHROOM INSPIRATION •

Interior designer @heidicaillierdesign has redesigned a San Francisco family home. If you’re familiar with Heidi’s designs then you’ll know that she is immensely skilled in combining colors, textures, and patterns. And this home is no exception.

This San Francisco home features almost every color you can think of. And if you think all these colors and patterns lead to a busy home you’re mistaken. Every room is comfortable, stylish, and homely.

The colors used in this home range from blush pink to deep blue and everything in between. If you love an eclectic home style and if you want to decorate with color without it being overwhelming then you should take notes from this amazing home.

Image and copy: @thenordroom
Designer: @heidicaillierdesign

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION • Vault House De Beauvo

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION •

Vault House
De Beauvoir Town, 2020

This project takes it name from the two new large vaulted roof windows that flood the dining space with natural light. The distinctive sloping, plywood sides to the vaults open out the view to make the space feel spacious and dynamic. The plywood theme is continued on one wall face, with fitted storage and with a long bespoke dining bench where the owners can sit and admire the view.

The new kitchen overlooks the dining space and is set underneath an exposed timber joist ceiling. Behind the timber joists is another roof window that brings natural light into the kitchen, but rather than bouncing off the side of vaults, the light here dapples through the timber joists providing a cosier, more atmospheric space.

From both the kitchen and the dining areas, the beautiful South facing garden can be accessed through Crittall doors.

Image and architect: @bvdsarchitects

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION • Meg Ryan graced AD's

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION •

Meg Ryan graced AD's November cover, and her New York loft promptly took Pinterest by storm. Who wouldn't want to spend the day with the actress in her cozy kitchen and art-filled living room? But Ryan's apartment wasn't the only home you fell in love with this month. Interior designer Ken Fulk's Manhattan live/work space, a comfortable Portland, Oregon, retreat, and a modern Canadian mansion were all favorites for their standout communal areas. Fall being a time to renew and refresh, you were also hungry for tips and tricks to do just that in your homes. Read on to learn how to create a welcoming rustic residence and four ways to decorate your staircase like it's any other room in the house.

Actress—and now first-time director— @megryan enlisted designer Monique Gibson and architect @joelbarkleyarchitect to help her reimagine a New York loft with an art-world pedigree. Industrial lights from a salvage shop in Maine illuminate the kitchen’s dining area, which boasts cabinets by @finewoodworkdesign . Grapefruit fills a porcelain bowl by Valérie Hermans on a plank-top table by Get Back

Image and copy: @archdigest

• BATHROOM INSPIRATION • Spacious bath with g

• BATHROOM INSPIRATION •

Spacious bath with garden views in a modern farmhouse, Hockley, Harris County, Texas

Image and copy: @reddit

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION • When you think of a l

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION •

When you think of a luxury home, rich textures like marble, glass or silk usually come to mind. Sure, they will always be timelessly luxe, but if you're looking for something exclusive that'll knock everyone out with that instant 'wow' factor, you've got to dig a little deeper.
After all, uniqueness is a form of luxury - and these seven uncommon materials are the new alternatives for a tasteful, discerning space.

Image and copy: @qanvast
Image: @tellointeriors

• HALLWAY INSPIRATION • Some entrepreneurs' b

• HALLWAY INSPIRATION •

Some entrepreneurs' businesses are born out of working inside a different industry first. That was absolutely the case for Heide Hendricks of Hendricks Churchill; interior design, she says, is "a second career for me." She started off as a publicist for arts and cultural organizations, and she bought, renovated, and redesigned houses with her partner, Rafe Churchill, on the side. "We each had our day jobs and then we'd cash our checks, head to Home Depot, and strap on our tool belts all weekend," she recalls, adding that the most enjoyable part was getting to the finishes and furnishings. "After we decided to start a family in Connecticut, I left my position in New York City and soon was asked to furnish one of Rafe's clients' homes." Those first "clients" expressed their admiration for Hendricks and Churchill's own home and wanted her help to recreate that vibe inside their own abode. Thanks to the side-hustle projects Hendricks tackled in the past, designing a space for that couple came naturally. "I knew my way around scaled drawings and construction schedules—and I could run a mean spreadsheet from my days organizing PR projects," she says. "After I finished that first house in 2008, requests started coming in from friends of the homeowners, wanting me to work for them. I quickly amassed a full roster of projects, and it's been steady ever since."

Copy: @marthastewart
Instead @hendrickschurchill

• BEDROOM INSPIRATION • This Grade-II listed

• BEDROOM INSPIRATION •

This Grade-II listed Chelsea townhouse, the London residence of one of our longest standing clients, underwent a full rebuild, including a basement, ground and first floor extension. Gunter & Co took on the role of interior architect and interior designer for this project.

The client brief was to transform this small and dated property into an uplifting and welcoming family home for a family with teenagers and two dogs. The design needed to reflect our clients’ preferred style of working with timeless designs and colourful finishes that feel unique and personal within the constraints of the listed buildings’ demands. Designing this family home was exceptionally rewarding because of our close relationship with the clients built over the course of many years working together on various other properties; as well as the pleasure of collaborating with some of the finest craftsmen on the unique finishes throughout the property.

Image and copy: @gunterandco

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION • We love a bold an

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION •

We love a bold and moody color on a wall! Today we're rounding up our favorite black and charcoal painted wall inspiration we've found. Even if you love the bright and airy spaces we typically share you're going to LOVE this design round up.

It’s said that black anchors a room. So if a room feels unfinished you might try to add a black accent to see if that’s all it needs to complete the space. But black is so bold, you may wonder if painting a wall or even the entire room black is it too much of a good thing? Absolutely not! When black is done right it gives a refined and sophisticated, even cozy feel.

Colour: @benjaminmoore Jet Black
Home: @haneens_haven
Copy: @farmhouseliving.co.uk

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION • If you have a big spa

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION •

If you have a big space to fill, a large kitchen island idea is going to likely be a requirement for your design. After all, there's nothing worse than a tiny island floating in the middle of a vast room.

But while it might seem like it's simple a case of sizing up your island, choosing to enlarge this hub of your kitchen needs to be carefully considered. A larger island will play a different role not only in how your kitchen looks, but its layout and how you move around the space.

This multicolored marble island is both achingly modern and like a standalone impressionist piece of art. Pairing perfectly with luxuriously crafted interiors the island sits seamlessly within the space that is brimming with handmade vases, impressionist artwork, and vintage furniture.

What makes kitchen islands, no matter what their size, such a luxury feature is that you can really go all out in the materials you use. However, when it comes to larger islands, opting for one material can be tricky. A solid stone kitchen countertop idea running across the sides and front of the island runs the risk of looking monolithic - an enormous slab with no definition. Choosing an interesting marble design like this brings more light and shade than a simpler stone choice would.

Copy: @livingetcuk
Image: @annastathakiphoto

• BATHROOM INSPIRATION • Derby House was a fi

• BATHROOM INSPIRATION •

Derby House was a fixer upper with a good foundation, nestled in a bucolic equestrian community in the Chicago suburbs. Our two-phase renovation took the home down to the studs and rebuilt it inside and out. The result is a 5,000 square foot residence that capitalizes on the views of the surrounding countryside, and the natural light that pours in through its larger than life windows. The family of five that calls it home is none other than our own Laura Peacock’s, whose extended family on the property includes three horses, eight chickens, a barn cat, and one dapper golden retriever, Welker.

Image and copy: @lauradesignco

• DINING ROOM INSPIRATION • ‘Design for Liv

• DINING ROOM INSPIRATION •

‘Design for Living’ was the mantra that was the starting point for the design journey of this 4,500sq ft family home. The house was created as a beautiful yet highly functional space that worked for all aspects of family life during lockdown and beyond.

The flexible space was zoned to create distinct areas for work, play, family time together and peaceful time apart.

Bespoke furniture including a distinctive wave headboard and bed base in deep velvet plum and dressing table in striking Rosso Levanto marble, sit effortlessly alongside antiques and vintage finds to create a warming blend of old and new and a strong sense of home.

Image and copy: @banda.property

• HALLWAY INSPIRATION • We may not all be fam

• HALLWAY INSPIRATION •

We may not all be familiar with the coined term, “finish work” when it comes to interior design lingo but I assure you, all of you KNOW what finish work is. Like it sounds…finish work describes anything that is used to “finish” off your home (i.e. trim work, crown moulding, window casings, millwork, shiplap, paneling, coffered ceilings etc). All of these things are typically found in a home BUT they aren’t necessarily a “necessity” of building a home.

Design: @jeanstofferdesign
Copy: @kindredhomestead

• STUDY INSPIRATION • Now that it looks as th

• STUDY INSPIRATION •

Now that it looks as though working from home in some form is here to stay, whether full time or flexible, it's time to perfect your home office set up, if you haven't already. To start with, investing in a proper desk and office chair is well worth your time. Our surroundings have a profound effect on our state of mind, which makes planning a home office or workspace especially important. From the desk lamps to the desk accessories, wallpaper to paint, there are so many elements that can influence the space. The decor of a study is of utmost importance - a carefully designed space could even improve creativity and work productivity.

Stylish furniture is a must, it'll make you feel more productive and less like you're playing pretend office. In Bryan O'Sullivan's house, a Sixties armchair by Kipp Stewart for Directional is covered in John Boyd Textiles’ ‘Selle II Stripe’, while @silviocavatorta designed the Fifties lacquered desk.

Image and copy: @houseandgardenuk

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION • The cold weather

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION •

The cold weather seemingly traps us inside and subtly tells us to pick up a book and get cozy. There's nothing better than being wrapped up in a warm blanket and sipping hot tea or coffee, all while being enthralled by the plot of your novel. An in-home library is a luxury that almost anyone can create. Here are some of our favorite that are so appealing on these freezing cold, rainy days.

Image and copy: @englishtraditions

• BATHROOM INSPIRATION • Since the thought of

• BATHROOM INSPIRATION •

Since the thought of spending time in a communal steam room is far less appealing than it was a year ago, many people are incorporating spa-like amenities into their bathrooms. “We’re seeing requests for an oasis within the home, a place to relax and renew as well as to indulge the senses,” says Tucker. “We’re putting in more steam showers, saunas both regular and infrared, fewer jetted tubs but deeper soaking tubs. Clients want the ‘oooh’ factor—visually beckoning, enticingly tactile, a virtual laboratory of aromatherapy creating an invigorating space for our mornings and a sanctuary in our evenings.”

A bathroom by Suzanne Tucker offers scenic water views.

Copy: @archdigest
Designer: @suzanne_tucker @suzannetuckerhome

• HALLWAY INSPIRATION • By the early 18th cen

• HALLWAY INSPIRATION •

By the early 18th century this house had become a prominent village pub, remaining so until the 1950’s. The current homeowners wanted to acknowledge and respect its history – and they also wanted to create a home appropriate for a busy, modern family.

Centuries of ad-hoc building work required sensitive adjustment throughout in order to maintain, and often re-instate, the charm and character of a building. In turn this allowed Garry to ensure architectural integrity was retained while adopting 21st century functionality and a timeless sense of quality.

Image and copy: @garrymeakinsstudio

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION • @austin_design_as

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION •

@austin_design_associates walk the line between traditional and contemporary in their reincarnation of a Flemish-style home in Brighton.

Located on a heritage-listed street in Melbourne’s bayside, the original Dutch Gable House combined a series of architectural styles including Edwardian and Dutch Renaissance. It had also undergone a significant alteration and addition in the 1980s with a rear pavilion recreating the home’s Dutch gable facade.

As the third project completed by Austin Design Associates for the client, project designers Lauren O’Brien and Sylvanna Mitri have retained period architectural details and respected the home’s history through a sophisticated monochrome palette.

Image and copy: @est_living

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION • In the midst of t

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION •

In the midst of the pandemic the American-British writer @jo_rodgers and her family had to leave their London home, forcing a decision that many of us have been weighing up since Covid hit - stay in town, or start over in the country? In the conclusion of her monthly column, Jo’s family prepares to go back to London full time, and she takes a last look at her countryside home.

The sitting room is painted in Oval Room Blue by @farrowandball . An armchair from @makerandson is decorated with a ‘Tulip’ cushion by @mollymahonblockprinting .

Image and copy: @houseandgardenuk
Home: @jo_rodgers

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION • AD100 Designer @immon

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION •

AD100 Designer @immoniquegibson Designs a Tribeca Aerie with High-Impact Views.

There are views. And then there are views. After two decades working at the tippity top of the New York design world, Monique Gibson figured she had seen them all. But three years ago the AD100 designer walked onto the terrace of this penthouse apartment in Tribeca and her jaw dropped in amazement. “You know what it’s like when you walk into a great cathedral and you’re suddenly struck silent?” recalls Gibson. “It was like that! I just stood there, dumbfounded,” she says. “I daresay this apartment had the best view of the city I had ever seen.”

The challenge for Gibson was to translate the feeling of artistic urbanity—more naturally suited to an old loft building with exposed brick walls and exposed pipes—to a classically inspired newly constructed high-rise. “We had to do it in a way that suited an elegant building,” she says. (They turned to @ikekligermanbarkley to handle the renovation architecture.)

A @vdecotiis Light fixture hangs above an island of honed Copacabana stone in the kitchen. Vintage stools; cabinetry hardware by the @nanzhardware .; Waterworks sink fittings; artwork from @dienstanddotter .

Image and copy: @archdigest

• BATHROOM INSPIRATION • In order to secure t

• BATHROOM INSPIRATION •

In order to secure this gargantuan project, designer Emma Sims Hilditch presented a thoughtful proposal, keeping the spirit of the Georgian-style home with modern embellishments to gracefully provide a more contemporary edge. “In the end, I think [the client] chose us because of the [small] size of our practice,” Sims Hilditch, whose eponymous firm has offices in London and Gloucestershire, shares. “He knew we needed the breadth” of a commission like this, adds the designer, who launched her namesake firm in 2009. Well, if there is one thing a 14,000-square-foot project can provide, it is indeed breadth.

Designer: @simshilditch
Copy: @houseandgardenuk

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION • In the midst of t

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION •

In the midst of the pandemic the American-British writer @jo_rodgers and her family had to leave their London home, forcing a decision that many of us have been weighing up since Covid hit - stay in town, or start over in the country? In the conclusion of her monthly column, Jo’s family prepares to go back to London full time, and she takes a last look at her countryside home.

Image and copy: @houseandgardenuk

• HALLWAY INSPIRATION • A calming remodel of

• HALLWAY INSPIRATION •

A calming remodel of a Victorian terrace in Stoke Newington, with a rustic, Italian charm, that is centred around a sociable kitchen and its pantry.

Martina and Joe are both talented graphic designers with a serious eye for detail and appreciation for classic, tranquil and textured design. Martina comes from a tiny town outside of Venice and wanted her London home to reflect some of her favourite rustic aesthetics of Italy as well as her and Joe’s serious passion for travel. As many followers of Martina’s beautiful Instagram page @thevenetianpantry will already know, they have a combined love of food, entertaining friends, and hosting dinner parties.

Image and copy: @bvdsarchitects
Home: @thevenetianpantry

• DINING ROOM INSPIRATION • To create this Ba

• DINING ROOM INSPIRATION •

To create this Bayswater family home, interior design studio @banda.property was asked to divert from its usual neutral colour palette and instead, embrace earthy tones, pattern and texture. The result? A beautiful, functional townhouse that suits all aspects of family life, combining style with practicality.

The dining room is painted in @paintandpaperlibrary Masai with a statement central oval ‘melting pod’ dining table by @dirkvanderkooij . Set around it are elegant dining chairs handmade in Brazil, sourced via @theinvisiblecollection and upholstered in a green suede. The Studio Synpase Pendant is from New York atelier @apparatusstudio . Striking artwork by @alinavergnano called 'Impatience' completes the space.

Image and copy: @sheerluxe

• BATHROOM INSPIRATION • Moody colours, vinta

• BATHROOM INSPIRATION •

Moody colours, vintage tiles and wood panelling welcome guests at Babington House in Somerset.

Copy: @cntraveler
Image: @sohohouse @sohohome @sohohousedesign

• BEDROOM INSPIRATION • In Room 207 at Crosby

• BEDROOM INSPIRATION •

In Room 207 at Crosby Street Hotel our guests are transported into the magical world of ‘Emily’s Garden’, a fabulous wallpaper mural by @melissawhiteuk in collaboration with fine jeweller, @larkspurinteriors & Hawk.

The painterly story and soft tonal colour palette is paired with my delicate ‘Autumn Leaf’ fabric from my collection with @christopherfarrcloth , which sits subtly on the bed cushions and mannequin.

Image and copy: @kitkempdesignthread

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION • Designed by New Y

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION •

Designed by New York – based Frank de Biasi Interiors, this amazing mountain retreat is situated in Aspen, Colorado, United States.

Image: @homeadore
Designer: @frankdebiasi

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION • Originally built in t

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION •

Originally built in the 1830s, the Grade II-listed property has been renovated and extended by @dominicmckenziearchitects to feature a narrow rectilinear volume at its rear, hence the name Tower House.

"This vertical element was inspired by the towers constructed by competing merchants in the Italian hill town of San Gimignano," explained the practice.

The new structure replaces an extension that was added in the 1980s, but which was poorly insulated and inconveniently contained the home's only bathroom.

Three storeys high, the tall volume accommodates a double-height dining area finished with herringbone-pattern wooden flooring, contrasting the traditional floorboards that appear throughout the rest of the home.

Image and copy: @dezeen @dezeenshowroom
Architect: @dominicmckenziearchitects

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION • With everything that

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION •

With everything that we've collectively been through in 2020, our homes need more warmth, comfort, and coziness now more than ever," says Toronto-based interior designer @tiffanyleighdesign .

Clients and designers alike are reaching for nature-infused hues like greige and taupe, charcoal, black, navy, and dark green. Minimal, modern aesthetics are also pulling in earth-toned neutrals to warm up spaces while maintaining clean lines and modern flair. Vancouver designer @gilliansegaldesign predicts organic shades such as camel will take the place of gray, while deep, neutral-like colors including olive green and burnt orange will continue in popularity.

Image and copy: @stollindustries
Image: @robin_stubbert_photographer
Copy: @houseandgardenuk

• HALLWAY INSPIRATION • A hallway, stairs and

• HALLWAY INSPIRATION •

A hallway, stairs and landing can become an impactful transitional space between the living spaces in our homes. Regardless of whether you want to create a homely feeling, display items that conjure happiness or utilise the space to create more storage, decorating your hallway, stairs and landing is a great way of creating different moods that make an impression on your wellbeing and lifestyle.

In this project by @studiocontekst there’s a strong focus on natural materials. The minimal concrete floor and bare staircase adds understated points of interest whilst also creating a continual flow into the rest of the house.

Image courtesy of Sam Peeters. Photography by Nils Van Brabant.

Image and copy: @helenklloyd
Project: @studiocontekst

• BATHROOM INSPIRATION • This main bathroom's

• BATHROOM INSPIRATION •

This main bathroom's shimmering Moroccan tiles are a softer take on the vibrant greenery outside and create a relaxing tone for a long soak. The top-to-bottom serene palette is grounded by a cream and green herringbone tile floor, ending with a chandelier dotted with sea green glass. The light green tub—instead of a traditional white or cream—unifies the space.

Image and copy: @southernlivingmag
Image: @linnymorris
Stylist: @sundayohsunday

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION • In the hillside n

• LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION •

In the hillside neighborhood of Los Feliz in Los Angeles stands this beautiful 1920’s Spanish-style villa designed by @isabelledahlindesign . First thing you notice from the outside are the turquoise window trimmings and doors which give this home a vibrant look from the outside.

Ínside, the color scheme is far calmer with natural greens, whites, and blues. The living room is a true beauty with arched windows (with greenery outside), a moss green sofa, leather club chairs, and a large fireplace decorated with tiles.

Image and copy: @thenordroom
Designer: @isabelledahlindesign

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION • Neutral paint colors

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION •

Neutral paint colors are always a win in kitchens, where function and utility are key, but a stylish foundation can make all the difference in mood and atmosphere (who wants to prep food and clean up while bummed out in their lackluster surroundings?). For some, neutral means strictly grayscale and earth-toned, while others may interpret the word more loosely. Wherever you fall on the color spectrum, the world of neutral paint colors is a wide one—even white paint has endless varieties, each suitable for different styles, light exposures, and preferences.

A greige tone is used for the cabinets while cream is used on the ceiling and accent wall. But the color-blocking fun doesn't stop there in this @heidicaillierdesign -designed kitchen—the door is painted in a muted mint shade that picks up on the unique color of the range.

Image and copy: @housebeautiful
Designer: @heidicaillierdesign

• HALLWAY INSPIRATION • First, a caveat. Anyo

• HALLWAY INSPIRATION •

First, a caveat. Anyone hoping to find an array of caricatured, @goop -arific novelty features in the Montecito home that @gwynethpaltrow shares with her husband, writer-producer @bradfalchuk , is sure to be disappointed. There’s no plant-based, toxin-leaching, zero-gravity pod, no fermenting cabana, no crystal-powered sweat lodge. There are, to be sure, myriad elements specifically designed to nurture mind, body, and soul; they just happen to be far more discreet—things like Vitruvian proportions, sacred geometries, and a host of finely crafted architectural details that together represent a nuanced interpretation of wellness by design.

The entry has an 18th-century fireplace mantel and reclaimed-stone floors from @chateaudomingue . The @akiko.hirai vessel on the centre table is from @rwguild .

Image and copy: @houseandgardenuk

• BATHROOM INSPIRATION • It’s another revea

• BATHROOM INSPIRATION •

It’s another reveal day for @elmwood_lake_house !

The bathrooms were pretty much a full ‘gut job’ for lack of a better term haha. We ripped out everything, removed one wall in the primary bathroom, and then added all new materials.

Paint: White Dove at 75% (this means the saturation of the color was lessened by 25% to avoid it looking too yellow)

Tile: This gorgeous tile is the Natural White 2×6″ Zellige from @riadtile

Image and copy: @halfway_wholeistic

• BEDROOM INSPIRATION • When Ben Johnson, Cam

• BEDROOM INSPIRATION •

When Ben Johnson, Camilla Clarke, Anthony Kooperman and Ottalie Stride came together to found @albionnord in November 2017, they wanted an intriguingly ambiguous yet sophisticated name to encapsulate a fused sense of old and new, British and northern European. “Albion conjures up a lion and the historic majesty of Britain, with its rich culture, design and architecture to draw on,” says Johnson. “We also wanted to give a nod northward, to Europe and Anthony’s Swedish heritage without being bland, blond and Scandi.”

In under three years, the four young founders have captured the attention of the design world and undertaken projects that many established practices can only dream of. Johnson points out that they might be young, but their collective experience is deep; between them, they had worked with some of Britain’s most prestigious design houses, including @officialheatherwickstudio , @veere_grenney , and Colin Orchard.

Image and copy: @thebrunoeffect
Designer: @albionnord

• HALLWAY INSPIRATION •

She has been dubbed “the modern girl’s Martha Stewart” by The New York Times. And in this elite club of domestic goddesses is an apt place for Athena Calderone. The interior designer, culinary storyteller and entertaining extraordinaire has established herself as an arbiter of good taste with her cult-favorite digital destination @eyeswoon .

Image and copy: @artfullivingmag

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION • At the Manhattan apar

• KITCHEN INSPIRATION •

At the Manhattan apartment of designers @nateberkus and @jeremiahbrent , the kitchen is outfitted with cabinetry and butcher-block countertops crafted by Fanuka; the island is clad in unlacquered brass and topped with Breccia Imperiale marble from @artistic_tile . The marble shelves rest on brackets from Liz’s Antique Hardware; the subway tile is from Home Depot, the painting of Saint Peter is an 18th-century work from Peru, and the barstools are vintage American.

Image and copy: @archdigest
Home: @jeremiahbrent @nateberkus

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