Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Mcalpine Booth & Ferrier #4
ELLE DECOR - August, 2009
ELLE DECOR - August, 2009
VERANDA - June, 2009
VERANDA - June, 2009
VERANDA - June, 2009. How about a picture hanging in front of a curtain?
VERANDA - June, 2009
VERANDA - June, 2009
More images right here.
Small House Makeover
This is the front of the house before the remodeling began.
New oversize windows and skylights invite in the sunshine. Walls are painted a light-bouncing white, while white ceramic subway tiles brighten the kitchen.. For contrast, the wooden floors are stained in a custom mix of ebony and dark walnut shades; the high-gloss polyurethane top coat reflects even more light.
The bare living room before.
Owner Julie Hart sparks the mostly white interior with colourful accent pillows, Moroccan leather poufs, throws and pottery.
Casement windows open the redone master bedroom to backyard views.
With interior walls and the ceiling removed (and support beams installed), the living, cooking and dining now take place in one large open area at the front of the house. From there, traffic flows easily out of sliding glass doors to a new entertaining deck at the rear.
As funds allowed, a home office and laundry area was added as well as small garden with a bubbling fountain.
Photography Lisa Romerein.
All images and information from here.Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Interior Designer Serena Crowley
The Crowleys’ living room; walls of windows and French doors give the space the feel of a conservatory. Walls are painted a soft gray and furnishings are in creams and white. Artwork and an antique Oriental rug add punches of color, and potted banana palm trees connect the room to the outdoors. French doors open to a bluestone patio softened with clumps of purple thyme.
The dining room is almost as sun-filled as the living room. China cupboards accent three corners of the room; a fireplace fills the fourth. French doors open onto a sunny terrace.
The library includes an office nook for Paul, separated from the main space by glass-paned pocket doors.
In the mudroom coats and hats hang from hooks in an arched niche. Above, a collection of hats is displayed.
The kitchen is large. Two islands with thick, honed marble countertops. A black-metal custom hood trimmed with nickel bands hangs above the range. For the range backsplash, Serena used a simple pressed-tin ceiling panel attached to the wall.
Serena’s collection of vintage cookie jars are showcased in glass-front cabinets with hefty polished nickel hinges and pulls. Adding to the vintage look are a separate refrigerator and freezer that are finished with cabinet faces and nickel hardware to resemble old-fashioned iceboxes.
The kitchen’s dining nook is furnished with an antique pine table and Swedish-style chairs.
The potting room, with a deep copper sink and open shelves for vases.
I have linked this post to SomeDayCrafts MckLinky party hosted by Michelle. Thanks Michelle!
Photography Tria Giovan
Monday, March 29, 2010
Aix en Provence Residence
I must say the house itself is breathtaking, I love these solid old houses with their splendid gardens but I don't care much for the decor. Wouldn't you change the furniture in the living room and dining room? Let me know what you think.
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Sunday, March 28, 2010
Built on an Island
Weather proof furniture to relax in and enjoy the view from the veranda.
Natural materials inspired the home’s exterior palette with walls the colour of wet sand. This pergola adds shade and structure to the pool terrace.
A high, vented roof and ceiling fans keep hot air from building up in the bedrooms. The white paint and fabrics contribute to this bedroom’s cool feeling.
The only glass in the house’s architecture is in the French doors to the veranda. The wide openings provide cross-ventilation and expansive views of the ocean from nearly every room in the house.
Another photo of the veranda overlooking Pasture Bay. Maybe I would add a hammock and take a nap listening to the soothing lullaby of the waves.
Have a happy Sunday!
All images from Coastal Living.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Interior Designer Lyndsy Woods
She has her own company L Kae Interiors. Hope you like these photographs I selected for you.
Sit in this rocking chair with a good book and have a splendid weekend!
All images from here.