Outdoor Rooms
Posted by Cynthia | Filed under Musings
As the season is upon us to spend more time out of doors, I’ve spent a fair share of time looking at inspirational outdoor spaces. I find I am drawn to those that are uncluttered, and have an element of sculpture about them. Providing the objects in an outdoor room space to breathe, makes these spaces live bigger, and allows us to enjoy the sculptural quality of the furniture, which could get lost in a grouping. Not unlike the power of the vast expanse of an open landscape, these outdoor rooms provide a canvas for the pattern of shadow and the interplay of the objects in the space. That doesn’t necessarily mean an outdoor room needs to be large. These great effects can be felt in the smallest of courtyard or patio. Take account of the direction the sun will splash down upon your place, and the perfect placement of your seating or table to engage it. Dramatic. Simple. And, oh so lovely.
Images sourced at http://www.luislaplace.com
Tags: courtyard design, interior design, Landscape Architecture, Laplace & Co., modern garden, outdoor entertaining, outdoor room, outdoor space
Rohlha Side Table
Posted by Cynthia | Filed under Musings
This fabulous Rolha side table designed by Goncaol Campos is inspired by age old ritual and tools for uncorking a fine wine. Presented as a DIY kit of parts, it is assembled from a solid turned cork top and 3 turned wood legs, fitted with a screw similar to the ones used to uncork traditional wine bottles. This assembly requires no special tools, and is sturdy and stable, in part due to the density of the cork. Simple in its aesthetic as well as its function and assembly. And the best part? Cork is an environmentally sustainable material, renewable and beautiful in its natural state.
Images and excerpts sourced at http://www.goncalocampos.com
Tags: architecture, cork, cork furniture, diy furniture, DIY table, Goncaol Campos, interior design, Rohlha Side Table, Side Table, wine, Wine Opener
Bold and Graphic
Posted by Cynthia | Filed under Musings
Love this. Graphic and textural, it almost makes me feel like I’m walking into a comic. Often reserved for large spaces, this bold approach can work beautifully in small rooms as well. This bathroom designed by Laplace and Co., carefully balances the visual activity. The simple edging of the cabinet doors and drawers delineates an otherwise monolithic wall, and creates for me, a sort of ‘pop art’ experience. There’s a lot going on here in this small, artful space. The contrasts are what makes the room. The vintage bathroom sinks paired with clean modern lines and glass shower enclosure. The movement and graphic character of the stone wall juxtaposed against the bold clarity of the storage wall. Great light in a small space doesn’t hurt either. What fun.
Image sourced at http://www.luislaplace.com
Tags: architecture, Bathroom Design, Color in small spaces, Comics, interior design, Laplace and Co., Pattern in small spaces, Pop Art
DIY Magazine Stool
Posted by Cynthia | Filed under Musings
Do you have an ever growing pile of magazines around? I do, and I just loved this eco-friendly repurposing project. It’s a win-win, as I don’t have to part with my most-favorite issues and articles, yet it manages the ever growing stacks that get moved from one place to another. This Magazine Stool is functional and fun. You can make your own or purchase a kit here, complete with the belts, pillow and wooden platform. Happy collecting!
Images sourced at NJUStudio
Tags: diy, diy furniture, Furniture Kit, Handmade Furniture, interior design, magazine recycling, newspaper recoiling, repurposed furniture, up cycle
WIESERGUT
Posted by Cynthia | Filed under Musings
Nestled in the mountains, one hour away from the city of Salzburg Austria, is Wiesergut, a modern retreat. A family estate, beautifully transformed into a sanctuary of light, nature and fresh air. The plot of land on which the Wiesergut stands, has been in the family since 1350 and has been used for small-scale farming for over two generations. This tradition continues, preserving artisanal craft with locally-sourced foods grown on the grounds that grace the tables of the hotel’s restaurant. Bespoke furnishings by Austrian designers commissioned exclusively for Wiesergut furnish the hotel’s 24 private quarters, from hand-blown glass chandeliers right down to the steel door handles. The attention to detail in every part of the experience, from food to view to space is intentional and beautifully designed.
Images sourced at Design Hotels
Tags: Arcihitecture, Austira, boutique-hotel, Designer Hotel, interior design, Retreat, ski resort, Spa, Wiesergut
