Thursday 21 September 2023

Tour an 18th-Century Townhouse Updated to Gain Light and Openness



The designer -CATO creative Ltd- added large-format skylights and full window walls at the rear of the building to flood the home with natural light. Interior glass walls and doors allow the light to venture deep into the home and be shared among rooms, creating a feeling of openness. Meanwhile, a mostly off-white palette further brightens the home, while black details give it a contemporary air that also highlights its traditional architectural features.



The ground floor features a living room and this combined kitchen and dining area. Sunlight pours into the space through an oversize skylight.



The designer kept the color palette simple with off-white walls, he said that "It’s a very subtle off-white rather than something that’s trying to present itself as a cool version of a white, The architecture and the features stand out rather than lots of colors."



The designer relocated a staircase leading to the basement to a new position below the dining area skylight to bring light down into that lower level.


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Sunday 17 September 2023

Art Deco Interior Design: Everything You Need to Know About This Style

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Saturday 16 September 2023

7 things the most organized people have in their living rooms



For some households, the only purpose of a living room is for relaxing after a long day, but for many others, it might be a playroom, workout space, office space, dining room and so on

Maintaining an 'everything in its place' living space sounds like a challenge, but these organizational solutions will take some of the hard work out of it:

1. BINS AND BASKETS



a simple solution for a living room with one too many throw pillows and blankets: 'One of the pieces to include in any living room setup is a blanket bin. Even when you fold and stack blankets and pillows neatly, they can take up too much space. A large basket, trunk, or bin where you can put these items out of sight when you aren't using them is a great way to simplify your tidying routine and keep those blankets handy for when you need them

2. MULTIPURPOSE FURNITURE


In such a multi-use space, it seems only fitting to have multifunctional storage. Bearing that in mind, a stool or coffee table that doubles up as living room storage is a great way to keep things tidied away, while also adding a lovely new piece of furniture to the room, like a storage coffee table,

3. VERTICAL AND CORNER STORAGE


A common mistake most people make is misusing or underusing shelving. Most have shelves around their home, but in the living room shelving is often overlooked. There’s no reason that shelves shouldn’t be able to look good carrying ornaments and plants. But they should also be practical and hold things that you actually need.

Vertical storage increases your usable floor space which not only makes the room look and feel a lot more organized but also gives you more ground to maneuver in. And if you’re open to going a step further, floor-to-ceiling storage may be the way to go.

4. HANGING STORAGE


In the same way that floor-to-ceiling storage assists with creating more space, so does hanging. Rather than placing photos on your flat surfaces or even on shelves, remember to use your walls.
Photos can be hung up on the wall using strong adhesives and frames. The great thing about frames is that there are a range of options so you can get the exact ones that suit your aesthetic.
Meanwhile, if you’re looking to remove plants from your flat surfaces, hanging planters are a great way to go. Specifically made for hanging plants from the walls or ceiling

5. CABLE STORAGE SOLUTIONS


A living room is often the one in the house most likely to fall foul to arguably one the most annoying by-products of modern technology: cables.

Besides being a trip hazard, wire cables are an eyesore, particularly when they accumulate, which they tend to do in the living room.

6. STORAGE CUBES


Once you have all the furniture, shelving and cabinets you like, there can still be the problem of being able to find what you're looking for in the darkness of the designated space.

7.BUILT-IN STORAGE


Built-in storage is one of the solutions people rarely think of because it seems like it would take too long or be too expensive, but it doesn’t have to be.Making the most of the spaces in your home, whether it’s around a fireplace or in a seemingly random alcove, can make all the difference.

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Wednesday 13 September 2023

5 rules that minimalist interior designers swear by to create a cozy living room

(Image credit: Nune)

Minimalist spaces shouldn't mean stark or severe. These are the 5 rules minimalist designers swear by for cozy living rooms :

1. EMBRACE TEXTURE

(Image credit: Edmund Sumner. Design: TR Studios)

Rule number one of adopting a cozy minimalist feel to your living room all comes down to texture. Minimalists typically keep color to a minimum, relying instead on material to bring interest. Textures play a pivotal role in bringing depth and warmth to the otherwise clean and sleek aesthetics of minimalism.

To create a cozy atmosphere in minimalist living rooms, it's crucial to focus on warm shades and layering textures.

It will be better to use similar shades in both paint and fabric, but introduce different textures that add layers and complexity, Additionally, you might incorporate wood elements as they not only infuse warmth but also provide another dimension of texture.

When shopping for texture, think natural. From jute rugs to wicker lampshades, to boucle armchairs to high pile upholstery and mohair throws, building up a layered scheme of texture can bring coziness to your living room in abundance. The trick with minimalism is to keep a cohesive color palette. If your minimalist living room uses white on the walls, build dimension with a neutral, earth tone living room.

2. USE LIGHTING TO YOUR ADVANTAGE

The living room looks out onto the garden

(Image credit: Edmund Sumner. Design: TR Studios)

Ensuring you have the right lighting is essential for cozy minimalist living rooms, with a focus on mood lighting to add warmth.

Brightening up your home and flooding the space with a natural feel, natural light should be harnessed where possible, helping you to embrace the great outdoors in your interiors. Encourage natural light during the design stage of your home with floor-to-ceiling windows, skylights and window seat ideas that offer a space to sit and enjoy the view of the outdoors. It's all about the balance of natural and artificial lighting though, so remember to supplement with your lamps, wall lights and ceiling lights.

3. BRING THE SPACE TOGETHER WITH A HIGH PILE AREA RUG

Image credit: Nune

'To create a cozy minimal space, prioritize comfort by finding the perfect sofa and style it with an oversized, high pile rug to soften the space further. A soft and high pile living room rug goes far to elevate your minimalist scheme, bringing coziness underfoot that softens the hardness of the floor.

Area rugs are great tools to help demarcate zones in your living room and perfect for those stark, minimalist spaces by helping pull the furniture together to bring a harmonious and cozy feel, like this example from London and New York-based minimalist interior design firm, Nune.

4. DON'T UNDERESTIMATE THE IMPORTANCE OF WINDOW TREATMENTS

Given that light is such an important tool in minimalist interior design, the way we control and block out light in our minimalist living rooms is also of crucial importance. Diffuse the natural light that comes into your room with soft, sheer floor-length living room curtains that bring a beautiful softness to the walls and allow an ethereal quality of light. Remember to keep the color scheme neutral or white, avoid bright or bold color and allow the light that filters through to be the star of the show.

In many living rooms, curtains and a bigger rug alone sets the tone and add the softness and texture you need for minimalist living room, Both for the tactile sensation and to get a more subdued atmosphere.

5. BRING WARM COLORS TO YOUR MINIMALIST SCHEME

Image credit: Norm Architects

Minimalism is so much more than just white interiors, and more and more, as minimalism blends with a more luxurious look, we're noticing designers experimenting with other richer and earthy tones. 

For your minimalist living room to work come fall, it's all about introducing other colors that have a natural warmth to them. For minimalism, avoid anything too saturated, but introduce earthy, subtle tones. You can use mushroom in a minimalist living room, bringing a brown tinge to grey, and tones of brown from across the spectrum. Avoid anything that carries too much color and energy.

It's not just about paint either, bring in texture in a range of colors for a cozy and cohesive scheme.





An article by Oonagh Turner
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Saturday 9 September 2023

The Amber Room

A Brief History of the Amber Room

Dubbed the “Eighth Wonder of the World,”

The Amber Room was a chamber decorated in amber panels backed with gold leaf and mirrors, located in the Catherine Palace of Tsarskoye Selo near Saint Petersburg.

Königsberg Castle, 1925


Constructed in the 18th century in Prussia, the room was dismantled and eventually disappeared during World War II. Before its loss, it was considered an "Eighth Wonder of the World". A reconstruction was made, starting in 1979 and completed and installed in the Catherine Palace in 2003.

The Amber Room in the Catherine Palace, 1917

The Amber Room was intended in 1701 for the Charlottenburg Palace, in Berlin, Prussia, but was eventually installed at the Berlin City Palace. It was designed by German baroque sculptor Andreas Schlüter and Danish amber craftsman Gottfried Wolfram. Schlüter and Wolfram worked on the room until 1707, when work was continued by amber masters Gottfried Turau and Ernst Schacht from Danzig (Gdańsk).

It remained in Berlin until 1716, when it was given by the Prussian King Frederick William I to his ally Tsar Peter the Great of the Russian Empire. In Russia, the room was installed in the Catherine Palace. After expansion and several renovations, it covered more than 55 square metres (590 sq ft) and contained over 6 tonnes (13,000 lb) of amber.

Hand-coloured photograph of the original Amber Room, 1931

The Amber Room was looted during World War II by the Army Group North of Nazi Germany, and taken to Königsberg for reconstruction and display. Some time in early 1944, with Allied forces closing in on Germany, the room was disassembled and crated for storage in the Castle basement.Königsberg was destroyed by allied bombers in August 1944 and documentation of the room location ends there. Its eventual fate and current whereabouts, if it survives, remain a mystery. In 1979, the decision was taken to create a reconstructed Amber Room at the Catherine Palace in Pushkin. After decades of work by Russian craftsmen and donations from Germany, it was completed and inaugurated in 2003.

An angel statue featured on the wall

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