…I still love this kind of mix. Every element–the dark paneling, gallery-lit artwork, tiny bust, sublime modern lamp, beautifully carved mantle–provides drama and tells a story but does not compete with the others. This takes true mastery and a ruthless ability to edit. I’d love to see the rest of this room.
Via notmybeautifulhome.
This 500 square foot addition to the roof of a traditional San Francisco row house is full of light–and full of uplifting design. Note the window built in to the niche where the desk is sited.
Via Dwell.
I’ve posted before about my love for white mixed with wood, especially for credenzas, chests of drawers, and the like. Feast your eyes on these babies….
This remodel in my home town of Austin shows off the best of all possible worlds for updating an unremarkable older home.
This kitchen looks great: one of my favorite color palettes–orange and brown–is given extra oomph with the addition of gray, white, and silver accents. The combination of open shelving and cabinetry is a great idea too.
Via Style At Home Blog.
I see an image like this and immediately think: catalog image/professionally styled. If so, I get it–they’re showcasing certain items and might not have the freedom to really create a room. But the items here make for such a good start I can’t help but want to step in for edits and additions. The wall pieces, first of all–the letters and clock have no relationship to anything else so I’d lose ‘em and find some large scale art for that space (keeping the odd giant’s ruler on the left though; it’s too interesting). Then I’d anchor the space with a large and colorful rug or set of Flor tiles–all this light on light is so airy it’s going to float away without something to hold it down.
Via design labyrinth.
I sometimes feel like I’m drowning in clean, Swedish white-on-white-on-white rooms during my daily review of dozens of interior style blogs. Are they often beautiful? Of course, but we all crave variety; it’s in our DNA. So when I saw this space today I found it really refreshing; still simple and beautiful but with the added interest of stripes. The vintage leather chair and amazing lighting are well served by this setting.
Another in my series of random posts chronicling my obsession with the perfect chair.
Via HallReady.
Dave Hime is an interior design evangelist, speaker, and founder/curator of Japanese Trash.
