Sweetness and Light

 

Something a little different today—a retail space instead of a home. This is Grus Grus, a vintage shop in Berlin, and it is wonderful. See more of it here on Herz&Blut.

(photos: jules villbrandt for herz&blut)

Serenity Now

Perfect calm. See more of this beautiful space, the Berlin home of Emmanuel de Bayser, the French-born co-owner of The Corner Berlin boutique, here on Trendland.

(photo by manolo yllera via amm)

Weekend

Happy weekend! Have a lovely one. And a lovely (and intriguing) space to spend it in.

(photo by jens boesenberg for architectural digest)

Buffet

This week's links. Enjoy.

A Renovated Berlin Studio
Take a tour of the beautiful, minimalist studio of Nora and Laura of Food Stories, a blog and Instagram feed dedicated to gluten-free food. So inspiring.

How To Make Paper Peonies
Add some pretty colour to your Easter decor this weekend with this easy tutorial for making a Charm Peony by Livia Cetti, who creates paper flowers through her company The Green Vase.

Zone of Strangeness: On John Cheever's Subjective Suburbs
Excellent essay by Adam O'Fallon Price on the work of John Cheever, and how his stories examine "...the tension between two countervailing urges—the urge for freedom and the urge for safety."

How To Coordinate Your Lunch With Your Outfit
AnOther magazine chats with photographer Kelsey McClellan and set and prop stylist Michelle Maguire about Wardrobe Snacks, their photo series inspired by monochrome clothes and informal dining. Love this.

Clotilde's Paris Favourites
The wonderful French food blogger Clotilde of Chocolate and Zucchini recently put together a great map of her favourite restaurants and food shops in Paris. 

Five Fresh Vegetarian Pizza Ideas
Check out these five delicious and healthy vegetarian variations on a timeless favourite—Butternut Squash Veggie Pizza, Grilled Summer Veggie Spelt Pizza, Green Split Pea and Spinach Pizza, Charred Tomato and Garlic Butter Mini Skillet Pizzas, Garden Greens Goodness Pizza.

(photo: the rug company)

Beautiful in Berlin

Love this sensitive renovation of a 1900s Berlin apartment by Marc Benjamin Drewes Architekturen — must have been exciting to discover the beautiful original flooring and ceiling frescos underneath all the paint. Love the great mix of wood pieces from different eras and places, too, such as the Moroccan door beside the Bavarian chairs and mid century Scandinavian buffet. More here on Yellowtrace.

(photography by enric duch)

Small and cautious interventions by Marc Benjamin Drewes ARCHITEKTUREN, in collaboration with Schneideroelsen, attempt to preserve the special atmosphere and retrieve hidden interior qualities in this refurbishment of a typical Berlin apartment dating back to 1900s. In three of the rooms, several layers of old colour were taken off the extensive moulding on the ceiling. Behind the thick layers of colour, parts of the original frescos appeared. Since the ceilings weren’t repainted, the rooms are now characterised by a lively and diverse aesthetic full of history. The walls were plastered with a simple lime cement, which creates a slightly irregular and textured surface. The heritage oak parquetry and timber floorboards were sanded and treated with an oil & wax mixture, preserving much of the original character. In the rooms with no original moulding, the cement tile patterns create a colourful and vivacious atmosphere. The rest of these rooms are kept pure and without complicated details. Between the kitchen and the bedroom, an old Moroccan door marks the transition between the richly decorated original parts and the new pure and modern sections of the apartment. This almost surreal element bought by the client establishes a strong personal touch.

Source: http://www.yellowtrace.com.au/marc-benjamin-drewes-architekturen-heritage-apartment-berlin/

Small and cautious interventions by Marc Benjamin Drewes ARCHITEKTUREN, in collaboration with Schneideroelsen, attempt to preserve the special atmosphere and retrieve hidden interior qualities in this refurbishment of a typical Berlin apartment dating back to 1900s. In three of the rooms, several layers of old colour were taken off the extensive moulding on the ceiling. Behind the thick layers of colour, parts of the original frescos appeared. Since the ceilings weren’t repainted, the rooms are now characterised by a lively and diverse aesthetic full of history. The walls were plastered with a simple lime cement, which creates a slightly irregular and textured surface. The heritage oak parquetry and timber floorboards were sanded and treated with an oil & wax mixture, preserving much of the original character. In the rooms with no original moulding, the cement tile patterns create a colourful and vivacious atmosphere. The rest of these rooms are kept pure and without complicated details. Between the kitchen and the bedroom, an old Moroccan door marks the transition between the richly decorated original parts and the new pure and modern s

Source: http://www.yellowtrace.com.au/marc-benjamin-drewes-architekturen-heritage-apartment-berlin

Small and cautious interventions by Marc Benjamin Drewes ARCHITEKTUREN, in collaboration with Schneideroelsen, attempt to preserve the special atmosphere and retrieve hidden interior qualities in this refurbishment of a typical Berlin apartment dating back to 1900s. In three of the rooms, several layers of old colour were taken off the extensive moulding on the ceiling. Behind the thick layers of colour, parts of the original frescos appeared. Since the ceilings weren’t repainted, the rooms are now characterised by a lively and diverse aesthetic full of history. The walls were plastered with a simple lime cement, which creates a slightly irregular and textured surface. The heritage oak parquetry and timber floorboards were sanded and treated with an oil & wax mixture, preserving much of the original character. In the rooms with no original moulding, the cement tile patterns create a colourful and vivacious atmosphere. The rest of these rooms are kept pure and without complicated details. Between the kitchen and the bedroom, an old Moroccan door marks the transition between the richly decorated original parts and the new pure and modern s

Source: http://www.yellowtrace.com.au/marc-benjamin-drewes-architekturen-heritage-apartment-berlin/

Small and cautious interventions by Marc Benjamin Drewes ARCHITEKTUREN, in collaboration with Schneideroelsen, attempt to preserve the special atmosphere and retrieve hidden interior qualities in this refurbishment of a typical Berlin apartment dating back to 1900s. In three of the rooms, several layers of old colour were taken off the extensive moulding on the ceiling. Behind the thick layers of colour, parts of the original frescos appeared. Since the ceilings weren’t repainted, the rooms are now characterised by a lively and diverse aesthetic full of history. The walls were plastered with a simple lime cement, which creates a slightly irregular and textured surface. The heritage oak parquetry and timber floorboards were sanded and treated with an oil & wax mixture, preserving much of the original character. In the rooms with no original moulding, the cement tile patterns create a colourful and vivacious atmosphere. The rest of these rooms are kept pure and without complicated details. Between the kitchen and the bedroom, an old Moroccan door marks the transition between the richly decorated original parts and the new pure and modern sections of the apartment. This almost surreal element bought by the client establishes a strong personal touch.

Source: http://www.yellowtrace.com.au/marc-benjamin-drewes-architekturen-heritage-apartment-berlin/

Beautiful in Berlin

Swedish photographer Magnus Reed first rented this massive 11 room apartment in Berlin just for himself and his daughter, but with all that room it soon became a place for work as well — it now houses three offices and meeting rooms, two photo studios, a large kitchen and the private living area. Such an inspiring and creative space. More here on Bo Bedre.

A Musician's Space

Recently I came across (and shared here) the living room of this Berlin apartment, so I was very happy to find more photos of this elegant, modern space, home to a professional musician. Interior designer Annabell Kutucu created its distinct look, which features the owner's music equipment as part of the decor. Stunning. More here on AD España.

(photography by claus brechenmacher)

Sweetness and Light

Admiring this tranquil Berlin loft in gentle shades of grey today. See more here.

(photo by claus brechenmacher. via coco lapine)

Simple Pleasures

A deep, comfortable chair to sink into at the end of a long day. One of these would be lovely.

(photo: the apartment of emmanuel de bayser in berlin, photographed by mark seelen and francesco marchesi for elle decor italia, december 2014. via scandinavian collectors)

Rustic Beauty in Berlin

Warm and tranquil, this lovely Berlin apartment by interior designer Annabell Kutucu is a soothing mix of modern design and neutral tones of cocoa, grey and cream — a perfect foil for the wood, natural textiles and original 19th century architectural features. Wonderful. See more over at The Style Files.

(photography: c. brechenmacher via annabell kutucu)

Quiet Berlin Minimalism

Today I'm admiring this lovely serene apartment in Berlin, a recent project by the Polish architectural group LOFT. Besides tackling the interior layout and design, LOFT also designed and built some of the furniture and restored other pieces, too. Love the results. More here on Loft.

(photography by karolina bak)