Sloping ceilings and lots of brickwork, so in order not to overwhelm the decor, much of the furniture was chosen in white. The visually lighter furniture is black for contrast and a few blue accessories add a bit of color. In addition, it is worth emphasizing that the apartment provides for very diverse life scenarios: there are places for work, privacy, meetings with guests, there is a well-thought-out storage system, a laundry, a utility block and even its own corner on the street in the form of a beautiful balcony. An apartment that feels like a house! See also :https://house-diaries.com/an-attic-in-black-and-white/
Greenway Views, designed by Gray Puksand for LDK Healthcare and Cromwell Property, rewrites the book on design for retirement living and aged care – and it strikes a chord. It presents a new standard of senior living – one in which atmospheric health, ageing in place and genuine quality of life prevail. Located in Canberra, the joint venture between LDK Healthcare and Cromwell Property and delivered by FDC Construction and Fitout breathes new life into five buildings, each with two wings, previously occupied by the Federal Government Department of Social Services. As much an exercise in human-centred design as it is a case for adaptive reuse, Gray Puksand’s design champions a resounding connection between place, community and care, while empowering residents with a deserved sense of freedom and dignity that goes unparalleled in the aged care and retirement living sectors. The central philosophy aims to provide a better quality of…
QT Perth opened in August 2018–the last collaboration of Angelo Candelapas, Nic Graham and Indyk Architects under the QT brand. Indyk Architects have designed all guest-rooms, apartments and hallways. On entry into the room, one is aware of the feature bathroom made up of sliding and fixed glass panels allowing an openness to the room itself.The panels glow soft, with feature glass lit cylinders reflecting off mirror sliding doors, within a moody ambiance of black- white veined marble walls. A glimpse through the bathroom opening reveals the rich velvet bedhead, be it mauve in the ‘grape and vine’ palette or golden ochre in the grey and gold palette, or one sees the cockatoos peering out from the black veneered and brass detailed, wallpapered bedheads. The concept behind the fitout is to create a ‘family’ of highly designed and diverse items with variations in colour palette and materials. The room sculptures…
The subject of an exacting renovation, this excellent two-bedroom apartment, with private south-facing garden, occupies the lower-ground floor of a Victorian terraced house in sought-after Brackenbury Village. It extends to 1013 square foot, including an insulated space in the form of a wonderful garden studio. The elongated apartment has two bedrooms, a kitchen-living room, a bathroom and a storage room. The interiors, designed in such colors, resemble something fabulous – either an enchanted forest or the character’s dwelling. Photography : The modern house See also :https://house-diaries.com/connaught-works-a-clever-exploitation-of-small-space/
Centrally located in Norrtälje but with a quiet and protected location, this beautiful villa was built in 1892. With its well-preserved facade adorned with ornate carpentry and fluted pilasters, this house is a stylish time document from the last decade of the 19th century and the time when Norrtälje flourished as a health resort. The house is a classic wooden villa on one and a half floors as well as a basement and a 465 sqm content-rich and fenced garden. Here you live quietly and idyllic and close to both the city center and the sea with marina and walking paths along the water. See also ;https://house-diaries.com/villa-hanna-a-summer-dream-all-year-round/
Landscape Lodge is a sanctuary from the speed of life. Built in a small hamlet on the edge of Abondance in the French Alps, it balances outdoor activity with rest and retreat, an anchor for families, a host for friends and an embrace for those just looking to escape. In winter, the lodge is framed by snow-covered mountains and white roofs, with sparkling paths ready for footprints. In the summer, the sun glistens on lakes and peeks through woodland trees, with rolling green fields leading you on endless meanders. Year round, the fresh air and unconfined space provide a sense of peace and endless freedom. See also : https://house-diaries.com/chalet-orca-an-alpine-mountain-chalet-in-the-french-alps/
Paulo Afonso’s apartment is full of affectionate memories, and makes it a home full of history of friendship and love. An old building in the Santo Antônio neighborhood, in Belo Horizonte, was here that he came to live when he left to study architecture in the capital and where he met his wife Dani.As they could not invest in a major renovation, since they are not the owners of the property, they decided to adopt an unusual painting, in a way, a diagrammatic, architectural painting. A strip of red paint marks the circulation and in the bathroom, the strong yellow, enhances the original hexagonal hydraulic tile floor of the same color. The paintings, are simple and possible reforms for rented apartments, allow them to live in a space with personality, without making costly changes. They always like objects, and they carry with them things that remind them of trips, family…
This circa 1920 home located in central Austin, had become a blight in the neighborhood after sitting empty and gutted for several years. When the previous Owner’s long-term plans changed, it was offered up for sale and purchased by a young family who sought help from Tim Cuppett Architects to restore the home to its original glory. Much of the original configuration was either maintained or restored, save the additions of a modern kitchen, screened porch, and rear entry which were added to vault the home into the current century. The rear entry completes a continuous loop through the first floor, creating an open floorplan with clearly defined rooms The interiors, much like the envelope were developed with one foot in the past and one in the present with a nod to the playful. New steel handrails and canopies are paired with original stucco and shiplap, whimsical flooring was selected…
Chalet Orca, brand new for the 2019/20 winter ski season, is part of “Le Mouton à Bascule”, a complex of two prestigious unique chalets. One of the finest new luxury ski chalets in the Alps, this beautiful property offers outstanding spa facilities together with first class service. The chalet is located in Le Fornet at the head of Val d’Isere and is one of the only places in resort to guarantee maximum sunshine all year round. The spacious living area is a great spot for relaxing and reflecting on the days activities whilst looking out through the wide glass windows onto the mountains. Take advantage of the outdoor terrace space and breath in the fresh mountain air or stay inside huddled around the glowing fireplace. = See also :https://house-diaries.com/high-alpine-ranch-a-mountain-home-with-a-difference/
Untouched since the 1980s and suffering from poor spatial planning, Glen Iris Residence saw interior design practice Chelsea Hing tasked with the large-scale renovation of a heritage Edwardian family home in Melbourne’s inner leafy suburbs. Respecting the home’s heritage features, it was important to unify the existing with the new, drawing both a sense of timelessness and vibrant personality.Initially the brief was confined to renovating the rear of the property, however it soon evolved into the redesign of the entire ground floor. Beginning at the front of the property with the master bedroom, study, formal lounge and dining, through to the downstairs bathrooms, laundry, kitchen and open plan living. Spatial planning was critical, with the reconfigured open-plan living area allowing for a new feature wall and a large marble kitchen island. Country-inspired elements of solid benches and barley twist legs nod to the classic, while a panelled brass door brings…
In 1886, Consul Killman had the stately villa built on Hamngatan 17 by Höganäs harbor. Since the villa was built, it has been used as a shipping company office, consulate (Danish and English), grocery store and bank office. The architecture in the Neo – Renaissance style has a striking beauty that adorns the harbor environment like a jewel. Inside, a beautiful home awaits, unlike anything else that has been decorated with a loving hand by the super stylist Marie Olsson Nylander, who is also the property’s current owner. Marie Olsson Nylander is a well-known name in the Swedish interior circles. She had her own program on Swedish television and she is an interior stylist with a distinctive style. Today this unique villa is on the market by Fastighetsbyrån Real Estate agency. You can find all info here !!!! See also :https://house-diaries.com/living-in-a-thatched-farmhouse/
