понедельник, 19 февраля 2018 г.

You Won't Believe What This Beachy Boho Home Used to Look Like

You Won't Believe What This Beachy Boho Home Used to Look Like








Using levels of blue as the connective thread throughout the home, Blackband paid particular attention to indigo as way of adding high contrast to white spaces, adding richer tones to complement other watery blues in furniture, accessories, and art.




Expertly mixing modern and vintage pieces, Blackband juxtaposed a clean, polished, bright space with textural and well-traveled décor. “We love contrast that complements with light and dark, vintage and new, mixing smooth and rough surfaces, and contrasting fabrics like pairing linen and leather,” she says.




In the living room, the designer incorporated warm neutral tones in furniture and accessories to balance the cool shades of blue and white adorning the walls. Tans, taupes, and well-placed pops of orange add personality to a relaxing space for socializing, complete with almost 360 degrees of seating and the ability to get cozy and comfortable by the fire for chilly SoCal nights. Two vintage batik chairs add a lived-in appeal to the seating area, found by the client at a California boutique prior to the renovation.


Throughout the home, Blackband found ways to add unique finishing touches to each living space, including using African beads to add cultural flair to lamps and vases. “They are a great way to layer in tones and colors of the sea,” notes Blackband.


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Combining family heirlooms, vintage flea market finds, and modern sculptural shapes, Blackband curated eclectic décor to showcase the personal tastes of the family in a way that looks both purposeful and collected. “You don’t want your home to look like you just stepped into a catalog, which is why we take our time in finding, sourcing, and collecting the right pieces for each individual space,” she says.




For the grand entrance to the home, Blackband and team created symmetry to frame the steps to the main floor, which feature the same tile as the bar. The entry vignettes are cool and calming, setting the tone for coastal vibes in the rest of the home. As they reintroduced wooden elements in the renovated space, Blackband and team mixed wood textures and tones, particularly more natural shades. “We love layering in reclaimed woods and driftwood elements reminiscent of the sea.”


One of Blackband’s favorite spots is the sitting area, where rattan string chairs overlook the ocean. “The contrast of the blue artwork against the vintage orange fabric on the pillow helped create a calm and relaxing place to take in the coastal sunsets,” she muses.




Having started their interiors business 14 years ago, Blackband and her husband, Greg, always abide by a philosophy of connecting with a client’s personal style. “When our clients walk in the door of their home, we want them to instantly feel joy,” she states. “We want them to walk in surrounded by a home that truly represents them.”


Original article and pictures take www.mydomaine.com site

Yes, They're a Great Idea!

Yes, They're a Great Idea!
Marble in a modern kitchen from Hus & Hem via Riazzoli

I've always loved white marble countertops and I last wrote about them five years ago (43 comments BTW). They are bright, elegant, add character and are wonderful to cook on, particularly if you're baking. They can also be one of the cheapest stone solutions if you choose Carrara marble, making them a great choice if you're on an IKEA kitchen installation budget. However, many people are afraid of them due to the perception that they are high maintenance. This reputation is only partially deserved, and I want to share with you all the knowledge we've gathered over the years, so that you will feel much more confident of going this direction if it appeals to you.


Marble quarry in the Apuan Alps, over the town of Carrara (Tuscany, Italy). Photo by Michele Buzzi, Studio Cicero, Milano, 2006

What Is Marble?


It's good to know what marble is in order to understand how it behaves. It's a metamorphic stone, which is formed when sediment crystallizes under great heat or pressure to form hard rock. Marble is not the hardest of the these stones, however, making it porous and therefore susceptible to staining. Granite is also metamorphic and much harder (no staining), while soapstone is less hard (more staining). Marble is also formed out of calcium carbonate, giving it a chemical structure that reacts easily with acids and leads to etching on the surface.


Due to all this, marble requires some maintenance to keep it pristine, though many prefer the gradually aged surface with etches and stains that blend into the grey veins over time. Think of marble as the jeans of countertops — they will work better and better while wearing and aging gracefully, giving them a unique and organic character.


What Types of Finishes Does Marble Come In?


There are two main types of finish you can get, but I would recommend a "honed" finish as it is the easiest wearing. Before I knew the difference I had a polished finish installed in my kitchen, and it's great, but it definitely feels messy more easily and makes me want to clean it more often. The shiny finish is the more uptight of the two.


  • Honed Finish - Created by sanding the surface so that it has a soft, matte finish, honed marble won't show scratches as much, shows the stone off as a little less bright and is more susceptible to staining as the pores are open. Sealing is therefore the solution.

  • Polished Finish - Polished to a shiny exterior, this finish won't stain as easily but it can scratch and etch. Polished surfaces are shiny and bright, but they will be worn down in time. If you prefer the worn look, go right for honed and skip the polished.

Can I Clean Marble Easily?


Yes you can! Whether you are simply cleaning down the whole countertop or working out a stain, marble cleaning is easy. Warm water and dish soap sprayed onto the counter works perfectly and, for stains, mixing baking soda and water into a paste and leaving overnight lifts stains out. I've had my marble countertops for about two years and I'm not a neatnik, AND I cook every day; they have no stains and a little etching that can only be seen in certain lights. Faith, the Executive Editor of our home cooking site, The Kitchn, has written extensively about living with her countertops and has loved her choice.


Does Marble Need To Be Sealed?


Yes. Because unpolished or honed marble has open pores, it is important to seal it if you want to limit stains over time. This can be done professionally at the beginning and then as a DIY in an ongoing fashion. While many people have commented that they have never felt the need to do this, it's not hard. Over at the Petch house they have done a bunch of demos and there's a also a simple step by step at WikiHow on how to apply Penetrating Sealant.


Why Is Marble Affordable?


To be clear, not all marble is affordable, but Carrara marble, despite coming from Italy is one of the cheapest stones due to its greyer coloring (luxury marbles, like Calacatta, are brighter white with darker veins) and its porous nature. Some people don't like the grey cast, and because it does require maintenance, it is never specified for rental homes, making it a slow seller and therefore lower in price. Americans generally don't like maintenance.


Marble Inspiration


11 of 20 Gorgeous Marble Kitchens


A marble countertop and backsplash with a single shelf, from Harriet Anstruther.


A marble backsplash paired with a stainless steel countertop — all the luxurious beauty of marble, with a lot less maintenance. To see more photos of this kitchen, click here.


An elegant kitchen by Raya Todorova.


The interaction between different materials — marble, subway tile, beadboard — takes this all-white kitchen to the next level. From Homelife.


Marble paired with subway tile and black fixtures in a Melbourne home designed by Hecker Guthrie (via Apartment 34).


A marble backsplash and counter in a kitchen from Smitten Studio.


The marble treatment here — the shelf, the exposed edge, the way the marble wraps the edge of the cabinets — is really nice. Spotted on Cote Maison.


Marble is a perfect choice for this minimal kitchen, spotted on Desire to Inspire. The way the marble countertop wraps the end of the island is a nice touch.


A lovely marble countertop in the kitchen of Valerie Aflalo. The shelf behind the sink is a nice detail.


Original article and pictures take www.apartmenttherapy.com site

Worldly Influences Down South

Worldly Influences Down South

I always “Eeek!” out when I stumble upon a beautiful home from Texas. Having grown up in the Lone Star State, I can say that we are definitely a proud bunch, so I was eager to show off what one of our own had done with their family home. I haven’t lived in the south for five years, but the place you grew up never truly leaves you. Texas itself is heavily influenced by and embraces the Mexican, Native American and cowboy culture that make it truly a state unlike any other. This meant that a love for the woven textiles, colorful patterns and the rich leathers that the region has become known for was instilled in me from birth. So when Iylana and Shane’s home popped into my inbox, I was immediately hooked.


Iylana and Shane of Indigo Trade‘s home in West Texas is a blend of artifacts from their world travels. The 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1948 house is a melting pot of the couple’s love of traditional Middle Eastern and African design elements. They have made a pact to visit a new country every year, and they’ve brought back many beautiful pieces that make their warm, minimalist home truly shine. By letting their travels and collections influence their home – more than trends and design – they’ve created a welcoming and unique space. As you’ll see as you flip through, the birthplace of Caprock Vintage is a home truly made for and by its owners.Garrett


All photos by Shane Nassiri


1/14 The Kitchen: The homeowners loved the storage in their kitchen and decided to remove the doors, paint the insides this gorgeous deep color and use the space to display some of the couple's favorite Mexican and Middle Eastern pottery. That scrumptious green tea set is from the Mexican town where Shane proposed to Iylana under a cascading waterfall. The carpet is vintage. Similar lighting here from IKEA.

2/14 The Dining Room: What an enviable Craigslist find! This dining table serves as the home's base for Iylana's shop.

3/14 The Dining Room: The buffet's accessories are all vintage and the buffet is homemade. The almost espresso finish is beautiful.

4/14 The home serves as headquarters for Iylana's shop, Caprock Vintage, where you can purchase the white table lamp and desk fan. The vintage US army locker came from a garage sale and holds Shane’s photography equipment and a designer friend made this great typography poster for the couple. Table by IKEA.

5/14 The Living Room: The side table in the living room is a true Milo Baughman. That's a great Salvation Army find. The brass deer are vintage and the gallery wall is always in flux as it holds many pieces from Iylana's shop.

6/14 The Living Room: I love how Iylana hung her living room's curtains a foot higher than expected, bringing the space to new heights. More vintage sale finds add flavor to this space. Artwork featuring Iylana's great grandfather adorns the wall. The sofa is from Crate & Barrel.

7/14 The Den.

8/14 The Den: Cairo, Spain, Istanbul - these plates come from all over the world and serve as somewhat of a scrapbook of the places the couple has enjoyed together.

9/14 The Living Room: A poster from the Czech National Theatre in Prague adds a pop of color to the living room. Books are abundant in this home. They always seem to make a space look so homey, especially when stacked high as seen here.

10/14 Oh hey, Xerxes! He seems to be enjoying this room. The rugs are from all over the world and served as inspiration for the couple's entire home. Iylana made the curtain rod herself by sanding down tree branches. The hanging tapestry is direct from Iran, where Shane's family is from. A LOT of reading takes place in this airy space.

11/14 Bedroom nook: Iylana saved this chair from a garage sale and painted it cotton white. A plant's pot shows some perfect patina. Accessories are from the couple's travels through Turkey and Jamaica.

12/14 Another bedroom nook?! A dream! The pillow is from Marrakesh. I am in love with this camel planter and striped rug from Iylana's shop. The homeowners stenciled the bedroom's wall themselves.

13/14 Adirondack chairs from Craigslist, pillows from Istanbul, and hanging lanterns from Marrakesh all worked to perfectly bring the couple's vision of a Turkish escape to life. What a great place to enjoy the balmy Texas summers!

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Original article and pictures take www.designsponge.com site

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Woodland villa in Sweden designed by Max Holst with a blackened exterior

Woodland villa in Sweden designed by Max Holst with a blackened exterior
Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

Swedish architect Max Holst used a traditional Swedish paint to give an all-black appearance to the exterior of this woodland outside Stockholm (+ slideshow).


Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

, the two-storey Villa Torsby was designed by for an area of wooded land in Värmdö, a scenic region that forms part of the Stockholm archipelago.


Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

The exterior of the house was painted all over with Falu Rödfärg, a paint that originates from the Falun copper mine in Dalarna.


Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

The paint is traditionally red and has been used on wooden cottages and barns since the 16th century, but Holst chose an earthy black shade to allow the residence to look more at home in its woodland setting.


Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

The house is located on the northernmost corner of the site – the area that appeared to have the best ground conditions – and it is set back from the road behind a smaller existing building.


Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

The architect and developer worked through various different layouts, but eventually settled on a compact rectilinear building with two storeys and a south-facing facade.


Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

"The challenge here was to find a way to build a fairly large house without influencing the surroundings too much, while highlighting and enhancing the qualities the location possesses," explained Deniz Bulus from Strömma Project, who previously worked with Holst on a wooden holiday house in Vindö


Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

"To counter a box feeling and increase the feel of volume, a balcony was built along the southern facade," he told Dezeen. "This balcony connects the interior of the house with the surrounding nature, so you can move freely between rooms while still having a great view."


Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

The main structure of the house is concrete, but the upper storey was clad on all sides by the black-painted wood. It also wraps around the balcony, sheltering it from the elements.


Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

Bare concrete retaining walls frame a terrace at the south-facing front of the property, allowing residents to make the most of sunny weather. Behind it, a wooden door forms the house's entrance and a set of matching glazed doors open the dining room out to the space.


Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

The family living room is located at the western end of the ground floor. There are no walls to separate it from the adjoining kitchen and dining area, but a split level and select pieces of furniture define the various zones.


Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

A void in the first floor gives the living space a double-height ceiling, allowing it to be overlooked from the first-floor lounge and study.


Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

"The planning of the house is simple, with the entrance level containing spaces for eating and socialising, as well as daily chores like cooking and doing the laundry," explained Bulus.


Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

"The top storey mainly consists of sleeping quarters and work, but also has room for the children to play. The two floors interact through the large living room," he said.


Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

The house accommodates three bedrooms that all share one bathroom, plus a guest room is tucked away at the rear of the ground floor.


Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

Parking spaces for up to two cars are also included, sheltered beneath the overhanging upper storey.


Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor

Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor
Site plan – click for larger image

Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor
Ground floor plan – click for larger image

Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor
First floor plan – click for larger image

Villa Torsby by Max Holst Arkitektkontor
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