Tag: colour
I just discovered Swedish realtor Alvhem Mäkleri & Interiör via Decor8. The Göteborg-based realtor (who also run a small interior design shop) doesn’t just sell flats; they sell lifestyles. Every home on their website is styled to perfection, and with the big, beautiful photos, it’s almost like flipping through a design mag. Except that you can buy it.
I have a feeling I’ll be featuring a lot of Alvhem properties in the coming weeks, but I wanted to start with this modest, modern flat. The kitchen is small, but perfectly formed. Tiled walls are a recent obsession of mine, and this yellow-and-blue curved one really takes the cake.
The tiles continue to the wall from the backsplash, giving the impression of space and movement. I love how the kitchen accessories pick up on the shades in the tiles, and how the whole thing is reflected in the modern light fixture. Overall, this is a small, modest kitchen that really packs and modern punch.
Posted in Kitchens on June 22nd, 2010 by Ele | Be the first to comment!
Tags: apartment, colour, cool kitchen, modern, modest, tile, tiled wall, white
I’ve been checking Bison Australia‘s website regularly for several months now, waiting for the perfect time to feature them here. I first discovered this ceramics company via Holly of Decor8 (check out her shop tour- the photos are lovely), and was instantly smitten with the fresh, modern and cheerful style of this brand. They’re meant to be opening an online shop soon (hence the frequent lurking), so I was going to wait until then for this post. It looks like the shop will be operational on June 1st, but I just can’t resist offering you a “sneak peek” today.
Doesn’t it seem like walking into a Bison store would be a multicoloured dream come true? I love how fashion-led the products seem; they even have a colour palette which changes yearly! I’m feeling the greens, greys, and forget-me-not blue… you?
Posted in Products on May 5th, 2010 by Ele | 1 comment so far
Tags: Australia, ceramics, colour, colourful
It’s been a while since I shamelessly stole a cool kitchen out from under The Kitchn‘s nose, so let’s rectify that, shall we? Posted on the super-site just yesterday, Tim & Sarah’s Blue and Red Philidelphia Kitchen jumped right out at me, for obvious reasons. People, it’s blue and red.
As much as I love my clean white kitchens, this place just puts a smile on my face. The combo of light blue and dark red isn’t so much “Stars and Stripes” to my eyes as reminiscent of Cath Kidston, queen of retro prints. These colours are perfect for this space’s retro theme, carried through by the vintage-style appliances and bright red accessories. I also love the subtle patterns at play here- see how the mini-tile backsplash interacts with the striped tea towel?
See all the kitchen photos here, and the rest of Tim and Sarah’s charming house here.
Posted in Kitchens on March 23rd, 2010 by Ele | 4 comments
Tags: blue, colour, colour scheme, cool kitchen, red, retro, vintage
As a lover of beautiful prints, posh London department stores and cheap er, affordable homewares, I was thrilled when I first heard of the Liberty of London for Target collaboration. Comprising of clothing, accessories, home decor and more, the collection is currently available in Target stores across the US, and can also be purchased online. UK residents will have to wait a bit longer, but can pre-order from Liberty or hit the Argyll Street shop on March 29th for in-store browsing. I know I’ll be there, hoping to snap up some of these gorgeous goodies:
Clockwise from top left:
Dunclare Black Dining Collection
Maynard Canister
Theberton Prep Bowls
Dunclare Pink Dining Collection
Serving Tray
Maynard/Sixty 2-Tier Tray
Dunclare Black Large Tumbler
Sixty Melamine Platter
Posted in Products on March 17th, 2010 by Ele | 2 comments
Tags: colour, homewares, Liberty, london, pattern, print, Target
Happy Monday! Let’s kick the week off with some covetable ceramics, shall we? You all know I’m a sucker for old-fashioned pottery, and Jason Russell‘s fits the bill perfectly. I’m digging the solid, rustic shapes and pleasing earth tones, as well as the odd splash of refreshing colour. Check out my picks from this great new shop.
Spring might be around the corner, but there’s still soup to be eaten. I’d like mine from one of these heavy soup bowls, please:
I love the colour and shape of these egg cups, too:
There’s something so lovely and retro-but-modern about these coffee mugs. I like the squat shape and the graceful dripping glaze:
Nesting bowls are always useful for prep and serving, and this striped set is pure country kitchen:
This blue serving bowl is my favourite item. The colour is to die for and the shape modern and understated:
Posted in Etsy on March 15th, 2010 by Ele | Be the first to comment!
Tags: ceramics, colour, earth tones, handmade, pottery, rustic
Let’s turn our attention away from pretty kitchens for a minute (hard, I know), and look to something that you inevitably find in those rooms: tableware. Available in a mind-boggling array of materials, styles, sizes and colours, choosing it can be almost as taxing as choosing a backsplash or cabinets. One question will always pop up, though.
White or coloured?
Traditional wisdom says that white is the only way to go. It’s clean, minimalist and shows off food to its best advantage. It certainly can be beautiful, as in the Sophie Conran for Portmeiron collection, used by my own stylish sister:
But white tableware can also scuff, scratch and stain easily. Luckily there are alternatives if colour (or practicality) is your thing. A beautiful neutral, as in this Vera Wang for Wedgewood Naturals range, can look lovely:
As can a fun or bold print. I like the graphic-yet-natural feeling of Rachel Barker’s range:
So, where do you fall on this debate? What do you look for in a set of tableware?
(All images in this post from John Lewis)
Posted in Products on March 3rd, 2010 by Ele | 3 comments
Tags: colour, debate, pattern, plates, print, tableware, white
Actually, the light here in London is thin and waning right now, but I’m sure somewhere in the world it’s a bright sunny morning, wouldn’t you agree? If you’re not lucky enough to be there, how about checking out these cheerful vintage finds with me, instead?
I love the photo styling of this vintage gold pyrex dish from tinsel and twine:
Adventures in Vintage offers up this fab retro Thermos pitcher:
A cute enamel teapot in a sunny hue, from Sweetshorn Vintage:
funretro‘s yellow and chrome step stool would help me reach the upper cupboards and look cute in my kitchen:
For those who really like yellow, Macho Machismo has a 16-piece dinnerware set:
Posted in Etsy on February 1st, 2010 by Ele | Be the first to comment!
Tags: colour, Etsy, gold, mustard, retro, vintage, yellow
I was checking out the new sneak peeks on Design*Sponge yesterday when this bright and quirky space jumped out at me. It’s the Brighton, UK home of illustrator Sanna Annuka and her husband, artist/designer Jasper Goodall. While the whole house is packed with personality, it was the kitchen, with its cheerful café furniture and collection of retro cookware, that caught my eye.
All the colour and pattern speak of Sanna’s work as an illustrator, as well as her Finnish heritage. I love the open shelving by the seating area, perfect for displaying all those fun pieces. Still, it’s hardly cutesy; the exposed beam and professional stainless equipment give the space a serious industrial qualityl. All in, I think this place has a wonderful European vibe that’s fun, laid-back and practical, too.
Be sure to check out the rest of this fab home, too.
Posted in Kitchens on January 26th, 2010 by Ele | 1 comment so far
Tags: Brighton, colour, finland, pattern, quirky, retro
To make up for the slow blogging (so far) this year, I’ve got a double treat to share with you today! Lyn Swan is a talented potter living and working out of Sonoma, California. She keeps not one but two Etsy shops; lyn swan for ethereal porcelain pieces, and clayswan for colourful, Fiestaware-inspired pottery.
lyn swan
I love the colour of these mini balloon bowls:
The larger balloon bowl in white is special, too:
What a lovely petite porcelain cup… perfect for an espresso:
Check out this sculptural watering can:
I covet this cheerful green tray. Perfect for cookies or other nibbles:
clayswan
If you’ve been searching for a salt pig, then search no further. I love this bright yellow one:
How perfect is this JUNK vessel for storing pencils and other items?:
I dig the fluidity of this creamer and sugar bowl set:
This teal vase would be lovely with or without flowers:
These two tiny trays are perfect for serving or storing:
Posted in Etsy on January 11th, 2010 by Ele | 2 comments
Tags: colour, colourful, handmade, porcelain, pottery
I’ve got a Cool Kitchen from The Kitchn to share today; Steve’s San Francisco Color Inspiration was originally posted last month, and I fell for it immediately.
Steve, an interior designer, says that he is “inspired by colour”, which is pretty evident from this space. I love the mustard cabinets and the aqua ceiling; together with the French grey walls, darker grey floors and stainless steel appliances, they make quite the modern statement. I also like how Steve has so much art in the space, the colours in which work perfectly with the decor.
Looking at these photos (you can see more of them, including “before” shots on The Kitchn’s post), I’m had a revelation of sorts. I think the defining factor in making a kitchen look “modern” is lack of overhead cabinets- bare walls or simple shelves are just so much cleaner, don’t you think? I’m wondering, though, how one goes about reconcilling the desire for a modern space with the need for storage. One to ponder, definitely.
Posted in Kitchens on November 10th, 2009 by Ele | Be the first to comment!
Tags: clean, colour, cool kitchen, mustard, the kitchn