Interior Design & Materials
"In the vertical element, the concrete floor rises as a simple plinth, inviting one to move up through the home. The light helps to draw one upward as well. The treads and guard are open and lattice-like, allowing the light (and heat) from the high window to move even deeper into the space. These arose from meaningful decisions about how to treat the joining of materials. From this vantage point, one can also sense the thickness of the exterior walls as they extend inside. I can appreciate the care it must have taken to arrive at the 1.3cm joint reveal where the distinct building volumes meet on the exterior (shown in a previous photo)."
"Defining space. Moving to the interior, we see the same care and attention to detail as on the exterior. The palette is similar: white and natural wood tones used in slipping planes. No surface has gone unconsidered; note the wood infill of the steel columns near the glazed wall, the thin wood surface on the white cabinetry and the cut-away ceiling subtly defining the dining area. Each of these meeting points is a series of joints and a series of design decisions made according to a certain grammar. In this case it’s a language of wrapping planar skins, cutting away and revealing. The space feels unified and considered because it’s speaking with one voice."
I like much about this room: neutral colour scheme with splashes of colour - It pulls together a very complementary colour scheme such as the artwork picking up on the colour of the bi-folds which in turn picks up on the colour of the vertical post in the patio railing; the wall colour provides contrast for the floor and lovely white beamed ceiling and window and door frame (versus if the wall had been painted white or the like); the chez lounge, its placement and cream-beige and blue (throw) colour mix; the subdued 'pop' of orange colour from the single lounge chair and equally the contrast provided by the texture and design of the other lounge chair in cream, leather; I like bi-fold doors to patio and view; and quite like overall eclectic range of furnishings and art (although not the art piece subject) - i.e. more timeless than fashionable. And the dog ... of course :-)
Love this too. 7. To offer respite Few places are better for reclining, relaxing and reflecting than a well-appointed window seat. Having a space to do so in your home is often overlooked in interior design. Problem solved with a comfortable window seat. TIP: To make a window seat extra comfortable, consider using a tactile fabric on the squab. Add a soft throw and scatter cushions with feather inners.
Love this. 6. To provide a place for guests to sleep Developing the window seat’s versatility, they can easily serve the dual purpose of being a comfortable sleeping spot for the overnight guest. This can save thinking – and money – about whether to build an extra bedroom or to buy an extra bed. With a decent-sized window seat, the answer to where to put your sleepy guest is right there.
Working with white (Laura) How to use white as an accent colour Have lots of deep or rich colours in your space? Flip the usual formula on its head and use white as an accent rather than the main event. TIPS: Bring much-needed light to a deep, dark-hued room with bright white accents. Highlight intricate architectural details with white paint. Break up a dark wall with framed artwork that uses oversized white mats. Use white to give the eye a place to rest in a room with lots of busy patterns.
Working with white (Laura) How to add colour to a white-walled room It may seem a bit counterintuitive, but white walls can actually be one of the best choices for people who love bright, bold colour. The reason? With white on the walls, you’re totally free to go hog-wild with colour and pattern in the rest of the space, and you can change it all on a whim. TIPS: Bring in bold colour with a statement light fixture – or a pair of lights, as shown here. Add colourful chairs around the dining table. Hang one oversized piece of artwork as a focal point. Layer on colour with rugs, curtains and rich upholstery.
Working with white (Laura) How to add colour to a white-walled room It may seem a bit counterintuitive, but white walls can actually be one of the best choices for people who love bright, bold colour. The reason? With white on the walls, you’re totally free to go hog-wild with colour and pattern in the rest of the space, and you can change it all on a whim. TIPS: Bring in bold colour with a statement light fixture – or a pair of lights, as shown here. Add colourful chairs around the dining table. Hang one oversized piece of artwork as a focal point. Layer on colour with rugs, curtains and rich upholstery.
Working with white (Laura) How to gather colour inspiration from nature Think of freshly fallen snow, a clutch of white eggs, the papery skin of garlic, bunches of white daisies – start noticing white in the great outdoors and you may be surprised at how it’s hardly ever ‘just white’ – there’s always a hint of blue, grey, green or yellow. TIPS: Earthy whites (think of creamy milk or a woolly sheep) work well with other warm neutrals, as well as rich hues like barn red and turquoise. Winter whites are cooler, and work well to emphasise shapes and architectural features. Beware of going overboard with absolutely pure white in the home – too much white with no break would feel akin to being stuck in a blizzard.
Working with white article (Laura) How to pair white with off-white Can’t decide between bright white and creamy off-white? Use them both! Pairing subtly different whites and off-whites highlights texture and makes for a sophisticated look that will stand the test of time. TIPS: Ground a white and off-white scheme with a touch of grey or black somewhere in the room. Use warm off-white on retro appliances in the kitchen for a charming yet subtle look. Create a warm and welcoming cocoon in the bedroom with a mix of white and off-white hues in a range of touchable textures.
French "In this kitchen, as an example, the rustic stone wall works beautifully with the minimalist oak cabinets, the white render and the matt concrete floors." NOW - think how this colour and materials scheme could come together in context of windows framing view in all rooms in our build, i.e. with different colours of views: sandstone rock, trees, distant ridges and bay.
Beautiful colour coordination using dark beams, trim, stone, tiles with lot of glass to let the light in. Very tasteful.(less beams though perhaps)
High gloss white wood ceiling
Another nice feature of corrugated metal - it can go around corners!
Airport House - stone, metal, wood interior (would be complemented by lots of texture in furnishing etc to soften).
Airport House - wood ceiling and matching floor works well when in a large, high ceiling space with large amounts of glass
Exposed corrugated metal ducting forms part of interior design. Could work downstairs in new build.
Sloping sight and split level - see other pics in David Vandervort Architects AIA - Flowing Lake Residence
Nice open plan room room with divider that includes built in fire place (through to other side of divider?)
Something really lovely about this room - lofty, books, built in day beds (that transform into twin beds for guests), strorage draws, windows all round that capture the sun as it moves over the house during the day) .. all very inviting and cosy - but would have puffier cushions .... SO COMFY.
Frameless, floating fireplace as a room divider.
Beautiful wall cupboard doors, in the right room/light.
Mezzanine design example.
Nice mezzanine - sofa bed for guests incorporated into design - could achieve with quality sofa with low back? Good idea.
Clever glass vanity shape for small room - like the blue glass too. Could work with different materials in any small space but particularly a powder room.
You can get marble look in laminate - which is less expensive and much easier to maintain i.e marble cannot handle acids, lemon vinegars
I love how the inside flows seamlessly to the outside - Cottage Point (God's special part of the world :-) house.
Vaulted ceiling / mezzanine style walkway/bridge. For downstairs pool area?
Book nook with glass floor and bannister mezzanine - love it - especially with the large windows in this design.
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Could use something like this long bookshelf/credenza as a type of mezzanine bannister/divider
"4. Rule of three To make a room cohesive, follow the golden ‘rule of three’. Here, the industrial-style pendant lights complement the three dining chairs on both sides of the table. Meanwhile, three bar stools are positioned behind the dining suite. While this creates rhythm in a room, a few surprises never go astray. The decorative planters include two matching and one odd item – after all, there’s no point in being predictable!" See Houzz article on 12 Ways Perfect Illumination Can Make a Dinging Room Light" in bookmarks.
Amazing. Seemlessness between indoor and out. Glass/Wood/Stone/White/Wood floors.
This is very similar to how I see our upper level looking. The decking fence here is solid, which would cut out some of the view we don't want (top of neighbours houses). Would be good to look at similar BUT with say 3 long steps/terraced down as part of the outside deck. Something to think about.
Like how this has a divider between two openings - and what seems like a few steps between levels. Extra wide hallway works well too - as does white with the timber colour.
Mid grey tile wall / sandstone yellow and texture / light grey concrete (fire place?) - warm wood - lovely colour palette.
Lovely bedroom. This is one instance where I like the wooden bedside chests against the colour of the carpet, bed head and drapes ( but still prefer wooden floor with a rug. Of course, the full glass doors opening up to a lovely space makes it. Nice chair and perfectly match artwork. (pic also in bedroom idea book)
Eichler beautiful.
Eichler beautiful.
Beautiful simplicity
Alternative to wood floor - polished concrete/stone but with wood panelling and or ceiling to soften.
Neutral colour scheme with orange chairs
Note colour scheme flow from floor up (left) stone large/wood/white bench top/stone small tile/white trim around window/wood louvres - works well. Thin white strip of paint defines space between en-suite and bedroom - would look completely different without this small detail.
Love this orange splash back - in bathroom or kitchen.
Something like this daybed - but with windows that open so as to have that lovely indoor/outdoor feel - and lots of comfy cushions - so would probably need more timber as base of window frame to accommodate (otherwise cushioning would but up against glass). Bliss.
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wood / white / wood / white; copper coloured pendants. In two minds about marble.
Nooks for candles.
Interesting ceiling design incorporating windows into the tilt of the sloping roof - large wood beams look good too.
Have they used the patterned sheers as insect screens?
Example of well colour coordinated, neutral colour scheme.
Grout can be deliberately used to contrast tiles.
Atrium style entry for lower pool NE corner - but with basic 'hidden' second kitchen - nice colour scheme with wood and much glass, great pendants - realistically this seem to be the most obvious meet and chill place, with formal kitchen/dining/lounge area above and bedrooms at SSW end of upper, upper level pavilion. Would want flooring on upper level to walk out onto upper level wrap around verandah (curved at N end).
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