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Facing North with Gracia
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Diary of the interior design transformation of our rental flat into our dream home. Mediterranean home with a passionate Scandinavian flavour.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 408 )
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WEEKEND SPECIAL | Home Renovation by Studio Four
Studio Four is a multi-disciplinary studio based in Victoria, Australia, whose Ridge Road Residence was one of the finalist projects in the Houses Awards. Read more
Posted on 04 July 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
FOCUS ON | Kitchen Block
This minimal kitchen is part of the project developed by Itai Paritzki Paola Liani Architects for a family house in Israel. Read more
Posted on 02 July 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
A New Grand Prix for Arne Jacobsen
The collaboration between the Danish master Arne Jacobsen and Republic of Fritz Hansen is well known: the work, that actually started in 1934, had its... Read more
Posted on 01 July 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
MONDAY CRUSH | Slow Life by the Sea
Summer has arrived. Slow life, gatherings with friends and families, relaxing and having fun. | 1 | Margaux Roy | 2 | Via Sass and Bide | 3 | Paola Navone home... Read more
Posted on 30 June 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
WEEKEND SPECIAL | Annaleena's
There are few real homes that are always, truly inspiring and no doubt Annaleena's is one of them. I have been following her blog for a long time now and I am... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
Minimal Interiors
This house in Sapporo, Japan, is a perfect example of the strength of a basic palette of materials and tones. The wooden elements used in surfaces, elements... Read more
Posted on 27 June 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
PLACES | A Special Plant Store in Australia
For today PLACES, I invite you to come to visit Loose Leaf, in Collingwood, Melbourne. A poetic plant store that opened its doors just a couple of months ago... Read more
Posted on 26 June 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
Confessions of a Cocooner
Cocoon, a word with a long history that through ancient French travels back to Rome and, eventually, to Greece. In itself, it holds the possibility of life... Read more
Posted on 25 June 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
SELECTED | The Best of Design from Barcelona
I you have been following the blog, you will remember my earlier post about the first Barcelona Mercado Condal del Diseño, an event created to approach... Read more
Posted on 19 June 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
FOCUS ON | Invisible Kitchen
Invisible kitchen is a project by Dutch i29 interior architects. The design office offers the perfect solution for all the people looking for a minimal... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Mini Apartment to Rent in Milan
Concoct Residence is a project coordinated by Milan-based humusstudio that brings together five young design firms to renovate of an old building in the well... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
MONDAY CRUSH | Perfect Chair
A soft, natural collection of beautiful objects, from interiors to jewellery for today MONDAY CRUSH. As you probably remember, we are looking for a new flat... Read more
Posted on 16 June 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
BARCELONA | Palo Alto for the Design Market
Last weekend took place the first Barcelona Mercado Condal del Diseño, an event where to young designers can present their work to the wide public. Read more
Posted on 16 June 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
PLACES | Kinfolk Magazine Headquarters
For PLACES, a special post today focused on Kinfolk Magazine studio + office space in Portland, Oregon. We all love Kinfolk beautifully detailed aesthetics,... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
A New Project by Studio Oink
German office STUDIO OINK specializes in interior and set design for both private customers and media partners. Its work is always characterized by a simple,... Read more
Posted on 12 June 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
SELECTED | Nominees from Nova Award 2014
The nominees for the Nova Award 2014 - Nordic Designer of the year was been released yesterday: the prize will be given to a young designer that works in the... Read more
Posted on 12 June 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
FOCUS ON | Monochromatic Loft
It comes with no surprise Desiree-Vosgesparis' apartment was on of the first ones to catch my attention in the jungle of interior inspiration. Read more
Posted on 11 June 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
MONDAY CRUSH | Raw Minimalism
I find lot in inspiration in raw surfaces and grey shades combined with natural wooden elements. Concrete and wood to go back to basics material, one from men... Read more
Posted on 09 June 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
PLACES | The Lanterns Studios in London
The Lanterns Studio in London is an all white perfect location for photoshooting. I'd love to find a place like this somewhere in Barcelona ( with a terrace at... Read more
Posted on 09 June 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION -
WEEKEND SPECIAL | Swedish Black and White Apartment
This one-bedroom apartment is all about mixing vintage pieces and the famous Scandinavian black and white interiors. If you have a look at the plan here, you... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SELF EXPRESSION