An Artful Home
Posted by Erin | Filed under Design Tips, House Tours, Inspiration, Musings
Artists often have the most wonderfully creative homes, yes? After spotting Kirra Jamison’s colorful space in the latest Inside Out magazine, I’ve been craving a serious dose of color, personality and character in my own home. Let’s take a peek, yes?
Tags: artful home, artist loft, home decor, home tour
Could You Live In A Water Tower?
Posted by Erin | Filed under House Tours, Inspiration, Musings
If you’d have asked me yesterday if it were possible to convert a water tower into a show-stopping residence, I’d likely laugh. Yet today, the joke’s on me after spotting this gorgeous London water tower home…
Tags: architecture, home tour, international, london
House Peek: Jens Risom Prefab on Block Island
Posted by Rebecca | Filed under House Tours
Sometimes keeping it super simple can be the best design idea. If something transcends time for almost 50 years and looks just as good as it did in year 1, that’s a serious accomplishment. And that is what Jens Risom’s prefab home is all about. Located on Block Island near Rhode Island, the wooden prefab was constructed in the 1960s and has only 1 change…
A photo of the Block Island home in LIFE 1965
A warm fireplace in the heart of the home.
Windows from floor to ceiling allow for amazing natural light.
The gray shingled facade is adorned by a bright R that was from of one of Jens delivery truck.
He had owned a furniture design company.
…the windows were updated just a few years ago. (can you believe that’s the only change?!) The gorgeous and understated A-frame style prefab was picked out of a catalog and has stayed in the family for all these years. I feel you can tell there’s tons of love poured into this simple space. What do you think of this home?
(Images via Fast Co Design)
Just for Fun: Fantasy Floorplans
Posted by Erin | Filed under House Tours, Inspiration, Musings
Blueprint-inspired art and TV shows together as one? Artist Brandi Roberts designs fantasy floor plans recreated after fan-favorite television series that have aired over the past seven decades. Think I Love Lucy, Friends, Mad Men and even The Simpsons. Painstakingly accurate and inventive, each blueprint is sure to delight the TV-obsessed architect in your life. What a fantastic gift idea!
Tell me, what is your favorite TV house? I loved The Cosby Show’s brownstone growing up, as I lived on a ranch and always dreamed of taking my ubiquitous prom photo on that perfect white staircase. And isn’t it fascinating to see how family homes have grown and changed throughout history?
Image Credit: Brandi Roberts
Tags: architecture, floor plans, space planning
House Tour: A Gorgeous Stockholm Loft
Posted by Rebecca | Filed under House Tours, Musings
Many of us love the look and feel of Scandianvian design and Sweden certainly houses this gorgeous look. Many of the homes and apartments in this island country are full of beautiful Scandinavian design ideals. One special Stockholm loft is full of design moments and one of the best open space living areas that I have seen. Let’s take a look at a few images of this stunning space.
The open space is perfect for showcasing a long row of wooden beams that perfectly contrast against the white palette. Another neat detail – the colored accent walls that provide a very cool design accent in the loft. The open space concept is truly highlighted in this pretty home and the furniture and accents anchored in the home. Click here to see the full house tour. What do you think of this pretty open concept loft in Stockholm?
(Images via Freshome)
