Monday

Industrial-sized inspiration to start your week. Have a good one.

(photo: urbnite via focus damn it)

Weekend

Happy weekend! Have a lovely one. And a lovely, tranquil space to spend it in.

(photo: forest house by fearon hay architects. via focus damn it)

Serenity Now

The most glam rustic kitchen for you today. Love this one.

(photo: remodelista via casahaus)

Sweetness and Light

Once in a while I come across an interior that leaves me feeling conflicted. On the one hand, I love the quality of light and the austere elegance of this space. On the other hand, there's a distinct Man in the Iron Mask vibe to it. I can't decide, so I'll leave it with you.

(photo via here)

Sweetness and Light

A tranquil space for you today — something I think we could all use right now. Have a good one.

(photo: richard lindvall — gold and grey apartment [stockholm, 2015]. via style taboo)

Modern Blues

Admiring the elegant Balwyn House by Australian architect Fiona Lynch today, with its clean, crisp lines and wonderful textures. Love the sophisticated contrast of cool blue and warm brass tones throughout, too. More here on Plastolux.

(photography by sharyn cairns)

Urban Oasis

Built of concrete and steel, with wood and stone accents to add warmth and texture, Kooyong House in Melbourne, Australia is truly an idyllic urban retreat. More photos and info here at YellowTrace.

(photography by derek swalwell)

Designed by Workroom and built by Agushi, the modern form of Kooyong House comprises a large white cement rendered box atop a ground-level glass & off–form concrete volume. The use of raw industrial materials like concrete and steel compliments luscious timber paneling and opulent stone surfaces, creating a warm and masculine ambience. The house consists of five bedrooms, three living zones, study, gym and a four-car garage. The idea behind this project was to create a calm urban oasis. The design fosters conviviality with an effort made for all the spaces to be connected to one another – be that between the living and functional spaces, inside and outside, or different levels within the house. The design intent has always been that each area is a small part of a whole, rather than an individual environment. This house is the sum of its parts. Not one part is more important than the other. The garden, which literally engulfs the house, is the green, organic backdrop that breathes life into the house. The architecture and interiors work together seamlessly, while furniture, art, object and styling by Simone Haag, adds texture and scale. Each element of the house is chosen to compliment or contrast with one another, designed with the same level of rigour down to the smallest detail. This creates a sense of consistency and familiarity that adds to the depth of experience.

Source: http://www.yellowtrace.com.au/workroom-kooyong-house-melbourne/

Designed by Workroom and built by Agushi, the modern form of Kooyong House comprises a large white cement rendered box atop a ground-level glass & off–form concrete volume. The use of raw industrial materials like concrete and steel compliments luscious timber paneling and opulent stone surfaces, creating a warm and masculine ambience. The house consists of five bedrooms, three living zones, study, gym and a four-car garage. The idea behind this project was to create a calm urban oasis. The design fosters conviviality with an effort made for all the spaces to be connected to one another – be that between the living and functional spaces, inside and outside, or different levels within the house. The design intent has always been that each area is a small part of a whole, rather than an individual environment. This house is the sum of its parts. Not one part is more important than the other. The garden, which literally engulfs the house, is the green, organic backdrop that breathes life into the house. The architecture and interiors work together seamlessly, while furniture, art, object and styling by Simone Haag, adds texture and scale. Each element of the house is chosen to compliment or contrast with one another, designed with the same level of rigour down to the smallest detail. This creates a sense of consistency and familiarity that adds to the depth of experience.

Source: http://www.yellowtrace.com.au/workroom-kooyong-house-melbourne/

Sweetness and Light

Love how the raw concrete stairs appear to float in space, in this elegant modern  Spanish home by Ábaton Arquitectura. Great use of contrasting textures, too.

(via moco design)

Concrete Retreat

A modern Gotland cottage by the sea, made mostly of concrete and simply furnished in soft neutral tones. The result is surprisingly warm and tranquil — the perfect space to get away from city life and enjoy the stunning scenery all around. More here on Fantastic Frank.

(via coco lapine design)

Sweetness and Light

Meanwhile, Beatrice's living room held a meeting

(via la cool & chic)

Cosmopolitan Calm

Reworked by interior designer Erico Navazo, this 1970s Madrid apartment now has a more open layout and interior windows to allow the flow of natural light throughout. A neutral colour palette with splashes of red keeps the mood tranquil, making this space the perfect retreat from city life. More here on Nuevo Estilo.

Sunny Modernism

I came across this lovely Ghent home on French By Design recently, and had to share. No other info, but such an inspired use of colour (that ochre yellow sofa!) great architectural details and the satisfying contrast of crisp white walls with polished concrete floors. Wonderful.

(via elle decoration uk)