Brag factor on the mantle: Vintage Greek bust, Anglepoise 1227 lamp, Seletti skull.

“Without black, no color has any depth. But if you mix black with everything, suddenly there’s shadow – no, not just shadow, but fullness. You’ve got to be willing to mix black into your palette if you want to create something that’s real.” – Amy Grant

The gorgeous appartment of Australian designer Chelsea Hing & partner Nik Epifanidis, an architecture photographer, is a showcase of beautiful vintage finds set on a magic black baskdrop.

Brag factor: Panthella table lamp by Verner Panton, Chef portrait on wall – ‘Le Chef De L’Hotel Chatham’ by William Orpen.

Brag factor: Vanity by Frank Cadogan Cowper, Altered antique plates sourced from Beat Up Creations via Etsy & Third Drawer Down, Ventana mirror in by Jonathan Adler, Joker bowl in gold by B&B Italia, Bespoke console custom designed by CHDC, Rosy Angelis floor lamp by Flos.

Brag factor: Vintage Gaetano Sciolari 1970′s chandelier, Fat Fat ottoman by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia, Strata sofa by King Furniture, Navy chevron throw by Jonathan Adler, Vitsoe shelving by Dieter Rams, Untitled photographs on wall by Nik Epifanidis.

source: The Design Files

I often find that monochrome decors lack warmth and personnality, that is until I saw this home. The white background is the ideal canvas to bring forth the wood elements ant the architecture of the chosen furniture. Me like it a lot!

This home actually inspires me all sorts of ideas for the next season of my tv show Sauvez les Meubles…. hummmm, but that’s all I am going to say for now. You’ll just have to watch it, as of August 14th, to see.

Have a great week lovelies,

xoxo

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source: Per Jansson

Mon regard s’est arrêté une seconde de plus sur cette maison pour sa localisation, son architecture, mais surtout pour la lumière dans laquelle elle est baignée. Les rayons de soleil qui percent le ciel orageux mettent en valeur les lignes droites et les plans angulaires de la maison et de son décor. À l’intérieur, les meubles sont éparses et choisis avec soin, pour ne pas voler de la beauté de la nature tout en comblant les besoins luxueux de la vie contemporaine de ses habitants.

source: Arch Daily 

Some 33 years ago, identical twin boys were born… and it is to my greatest design pleasure that they have chosen to both pursue the same career as designer and even to share the same roof. Despite their mirror image footsteps (no pun intended), both men have very distinct styles – as you’ll notice by their bedroom decors.

I have to admit that I am getting over the whole black and white chevron scheme, but besides that I am enthraled by the home… and its black kitchen! Added brownie points: the blue and white Chinese ceramics composition in the bedroom.

source: NY Times