Tag: Interior Design

23Jul

For the home: Beautiful walls

Nicky Haslam Design
To many people it may be unthinkable to know that more people than they think forget about dressing the walls.  They either get scared or intimidated by the thought of Gallery or salon walls or they just don’t know to fill the space.  I guess a simple rule of thumb is to get rid of the idea of perfection end result and any rule for that matter, and consider the conditions of the walls first of all.  If it’s in good condition maybe a good coat of paint or an elegant and simple paint technique before hanging one statement piece would be enough, as in Nicky Haslam Design in the top image, the walls are so beautifully done that a cluster of framed pictures would ruin the whole look.  Beautiful objects such as big mirror, one big painting or an exotic textiles are also simple options.  Of course a gallery wall is always a one step up if you decide to go for it.  Enjoy!

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02Jul

Pamplemousse Design and the city

Warren Platner chairs by Knoll in the living room designed by Pamplemousse Design.
I was more than exited to see the chic work of Dalphine
Krakoff founder of Pamplemousse Design inc. in this moth issue of AD. 
Delphine Krakoff does chic like no other and in case you were wondering how she
does it: she was born and raised in Paris and has worked for luxury houses such
as Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Coach and Ralph Lauren.  
Pleasurable enough experiences that grant her a natural French flair that comes
across in her amazing interior design projects.  Take a look for yourself. 
Enjoy!
The striped bathroom is covered in Bisazza tile

Now this is a screen room that looks so comfortable and huge that it could perfectly be converted into a guest room for multiple guests or better for sleep overs. 

Love the spacious bathroom and the floor to ceiling windows

The elevator is upholstered in clad in calfskin.

All images via Architectural Digest

17Jun

Jenni Kayne at home

Jenni Kayne home in California designed in white and wood tones

As much as I love wall embellishments, from simple wall paint to intrinsic boiseries, I understand that when applied to modern spaces the result could be as fake as a toupe.  Nothing more inspirational than an architecture that is real and genuine like Jenni Kayne’s home.  Her home in Beverly Hills is modern and simple but full of warmth and comfort thanks to the use of wood paneled ceilings and walls, and livable and comfortable furniture.  Enjoy!

Jenni Kayne living room in California via belle vivir
Jenni Kayne dining room in California via belle vivir
Jenni Kayne fireplace in California via belle vivir
Jenni Kayne powder room in California via belle vivir
Love how the white marble sink stands out against the wood tiles on the wall.
Jenni Kayne bathroom with freestanding tub in chrome finish in California via belle vivir
The bathroom with its deep stand along bath tub is a dream.
Jenni Kayne garden with swimming pool in California via belle vivir
The landscape was designed by landscape architect Pamela Burton.

all images via Architectural Digest.
28May

Every home should have: Modern Vintage Furniture

I can only see benefits when it comes to Modern vintage furniture, mainly because their flexibility to be paired with basically all kinds of furniture style.  They are also a great option for homes of families with children due to their durability and endurance.  They have stood the test of time.  Besides being investment pieces, when original, they help lighten up an atmosphere that may look rigid or rigorous.  And last but not least there is no better way than recycling when it comes to contributing to the safety of our planet.

Modern vintage furniture via belle vivir blog
S. Russell Groves home via Elle Decor.  Etagere by Paul McCobb

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20May

For the home: Unique wall treatments and textured walls

Few design techniques can transform a room as the enhancement of its walls.  Wall treatments have never been so exiting and unconventional from highly crafty fluted plaster walls to artistic pyramid paneling walls, architectural motifs that were accredited for exterior texture and furniture have been forever moved inside to residential interiors in never-seen-before ways.  Most of the time the effect is so impressive and powerful that little else is needed to complement the already aesthetic walls.  The more traditional methods such as the ones used in the first four rooms, fluted walls, are not an alternative for DIYers. It is a skill to leave only to professional hands.  The more modern texture walls such as wood block stacking, tiling and origami would be an easier choice for very clever, handy home owner.  For more easy way to add dimension to your walls you can go here.

Fluted plaster walls are spiced up with paint and finished up in a curvature a few inches off the ceiling.  I love the round endings, top.  Designed by Jean Louis Deniot via AD.

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08May

For the home: Dining Rooms to inspire

 Diane Von Furstenberg dining room

The ease of city life; convenience, fast pace and unlimited access to restaurants has taken a toll on family time at the table.  Seldom, families get home at  the same time to enjoy a warm diner together.  Most likely kids eat in front of the TV while parents eat well probably also in front of the TV if not in front of the computers.  I know this because we’re guilty of this due to our lack of a dining table.  Yes, we’ve been living here for 7 months… I haven’t come across anything that blows my mind besides, I normally take this long to find what I want anyway.  We all have our flaws don’t we?!  Luckily, we were used to sitting together for dinner like real people while living in the States and I kind of want to have that back soon hence the these dining room inspirations.

 Lauren Santo Domingo’s Paris apartment.

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