Today, dear readers, I have a most singular house to show you. Designer and antiques dealer Richard Shapiro built this Malibu beachfront retreat and decorated it in a rustic yet elegant style with unique period pieces. If you'd like to read the whole story just go right here.
Richard Shapiro, antiques dealer and head of Studiolo home furnishings, at the Malibu beach house he designed with architect Douglas Burdge. The Dutch wicker chair is from the 1960s.
Steel windows fabricated by Pierre Quinton open to a view of the Pacific Ocean.
The living room walls are sheathed in frescoed plaster; a 17th-century Italian gilt-wood mirror is displayed above an antique Cypriot fireplace. Shapiro designed the chairs, the wood stools are 19th-century Ghanaian, and the white-painted cast-bronze floor lamp, by Patricia Roach.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Stone Bathtub
Installing stone bathtub that keep the water temperature constant, and arranging modern green plants decoration or elegant flower composition with soft LED light are attractive, inspired by nature, modern bathroom design trends.
Bathtub hand carved into a solid mass of natural stone has and always will be within the reach of only a privileged few. The selection of a suitable block of stone requires the highest degree of professional experiences, and the characteristics of each stone, either marble or granite block guide the ultimate design and shaping of the marble or granite bathtub. The pure joy of bathing inside the heated stone is an experience never to be forgotten.
Bathtub hand carved into a solid mass of natural stone has and always will be within the reach of only a privileged few. The selection of a suitable block of stone requires the highest degree of professional experiences, and the characteristics of each stone, either marble or granite block guide the ultimate design and shaping of the marble or granite bathtub. The pure joy of bathing inside the heated stone is an experience never to be forgotten.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
The Non-Emergency Design Emergency
Tomorrow is our final installation day for the DC Design Showhouse. We have almost everything installed except for the custom concrete parsons table (which I've just been informed is non-existent due to it breaking into pieces). SO my assistant and I are off to the design center today in a mad dash to find a replacement table.
Wish us luck that a showroom manager takes pity on us, because we need this piece TOMORROW!
Ps. I truly stand by the belief that there is no such thing as a design emergency. (That is, unless I come home tonight emptyhanded ;)
We'll be twittering during our search today!
Renovated French Country House
Today I'm taking you to have a look at this beautifully restored house, furnished in a casual French country style. This home is so inviting I feel I'm walking through the rooms as I go from one pic to the next. Come and see them with me!
Hexagonal and square terra cotta tiles in most of the rooms for a rustic look.
One of the doors in the entrance hall has been decorated with a stenciled design. It also appears on the walls leading upstairs.
One side of the living room. The original beams were preserved.
On the other side of the living room, a collection of framed old photographs are displayed on the wall.
A conservatory style addition allows lots of natural light into the kitchen.
For a softer look, wood herringbone floor was used in the bedrooms.
A very feminine master bedroom.
All images from here.
Hexagonal and square terra cotta tiles in most of the rooms for a rustic look.
One of the doors in the entrance hall has been decorated with a stenciled design. It also appears on the walls leading upstairs.
One side of the living room. The original beams were preserved.
On the other side of the living room, a collection of framed old photographs are displayed on the wall.
A conservatory style addition allows lots of natural light into the kitchen.
For a softer look, wood herringbone floor was used in the bedrooms.
A very feminine master bedroom.
All images from here.
Modern Round Beds
That new style circular bed, right?. For those who wish to enjoy the modern decor, this round bed is the perfect accessory to highlight the appearance of any room.
The main attraction of this new circular bed is its circular structure, which achieves a feeling of floating on a cloud, very good choice for those who enjoy a good rest delight. This extravagant design shows a size larger than an ordinary bed is ideal for relaxation. For those who prefer not as chair, and only interested in a particular shape, offers two wedges to fit the desired degree.
It features elegant curves and is wrapped in leather. It’s especially appreciated by men and women for its capacity of conveying powerful emotions. This unique round platform bed shows a true willingness to be something different and puts a lot of style in the bedroom interior. The designer has caught the eye of both designers and architects in residential, contemporary hotel and nautical furniture markets.
Round beds are quite trendy sort of modern beds. Uncommon form attracts an attention and make this kind of beds excellent and quite original component of any bedroom. Even though to locate site for the round mattress you need to to have quite a huge bedroom mainly because it has to be positioned in the middle of the area. In this place it seems the most fascinating. To make round mattress more sensible you could select a model with rotating mechanism. Beds with built-in lights could also help you to generate an amazing romantic environment in your bedroom. Such round beds you could locate among goods of Prealpi.
The main attraction of this new circular bed is its circular structure, which achieves a feeling of floating on a cloud, very good choice for those who enjoy a good rest delight. This extravagant design shows a size larger than an ordinary bed is ideal for relaxation. For those who prefer not as chair, and only interested in a particular shape, offers two wedges to fit the desired degree.
It features elegant curves and is wrapped in leather. It’s especially appreciated by men and women for its capacity of conveying powerful emotions. This unique round platform bed shows a true willingness to be something different and puts a lot of style in the bedroom interior. The designer has caught the eye of both designers and architects in residential, contemporary hotel and nautical furniture markets.
Round beds are quite trendy sort of modern beds. Uncommon form attracts an attention and make this kind of beds excellent and quite original component of any bedroom. Even though to locate site for the round mattress you need to to have quite a huge bedroom mainly because it has to be positioned in the middle of the area. In this place it seems the most fascinating. To make round mattress more sensible you could select a model with rotating mechanism. Beds with built-in lights could also help you to generate an amazing romantic environment in your bedroom. Such round beds you could locate among goods of Prealpi.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Photographer Brandon Barré
Today I'd like to introduce you to photographer Brandon Barré. Based in Toronto, Canada, he specializes in architectural interiors, still life, and portraits. His clients include
Elle Decor, Home Magazine, Canadian House and Home, Elle Décoration (Fr)among many others.
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These are just a few of his photographs. If you'd like to see many more just go to his portfolio right here.
Elle Decor, Home Magazine, Canadian House and Home, Elle Décoration (Fr)among many others.
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These are just a few of his photographs. If you'd like to see many more just go to his portfolio right here.
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