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

How do you feel about this cognac leather Arne Jacobsen’s Egg Chair set on an otherwise contemporary & white canvas of a room? How’s that for a statement piece. What is your most coveted iconic piece of furniture? Hummm, the question is almost impossible for me to answer as there are so many I lust over, but one thing’s for sure… all are chairs! This confession deserves a hashtag of its own #ChairAddict. :o)

source: Keltainen Talo Rannalla

Like an old Hair song, today I feel like letting the sunshine IN! Wouldn’t you agree that the sunshine should be thought of as a decorative accent? The way it transforms the paint colour on the walls, how warm south facing light looks completely different from a northern exposed room with its cooler intake of rays, and how sunshine plays a crucial role in the artificial light sources we choose in our homes.

So today, on this snowy friday morning (Yah I know, in mid-April!!), I dedicate this home’s decor to the sun! Come back soon buddy, you have been missed for a few months over here!

xoxo

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source: El Mueble