& then they went wild was established by Nicki Bamford-Bowes through a passion and love of interiors. A business that has organically grown from strength-to-strength with an ethos of creating spaces that not only evokes an emotion but one that is functional and often playful too. Weaving together 20 years of expert graphic design principles and creative skills with…
West Village maisonette – the greenwich lane designed by Becky Shea. Unassumingly central to the bohemian capitol of NYC, the cradle of the LGBT movement, and the birthplace of the beat and 60’s counterculture, the former Saint Vincent’s Catholic Medical (now The Greenwich Lane) was founded in 1849 by St. Vincent de Paul and served…
At this point in time we’re pretty familiar with all sorts of crazy and cool projects that turn shipping containers into things like houses, restaurants or even hotels so coming across a store that inside a shipping container may not be that unexpected but is definitely very interesting to see. Today we have not one,…
Having a garden where you can grow your own plants, herbs, vegetables and other such things is wonderful and once you get familiar with the whole gardening concept and you understand how it all works, you can start looking for ways to improve yourself and your garden. One of the features you can add is…
Maximizing space does not mean you give up on aesthetics. This fabulous apartment in Beijing showcases how to get the job done as it turns a relatively small urban apartment into a charming and light-filled modern urban home. Built for a family of three, this Chinese apartment was designed by Hao Design keeping in mind…
Located in Sonoma County, California, the Triple Barn House is a charming retreat designed by Mork-Ulnes Architects. It enjoys a secluded location which gives it lots of privacy and tranquility, surrounded by nature and wonderful views. At the same time, it’s close to the city which is very convenient so it seems this charming getaway…
Small dining room? No need to worry! Turn your small dining room into the focal point of your house with these 10 tips. 1. Mirrors Mirrors boost the perception of space. Especially if you dress up an entire wall with mirror and attach your table to the mirrored wall the outcome will be spectacular. Your 4-seater dining table will all…
Magic happened at Salone del Mobile 2018. The most keenly awaited event in the world of furniture is almost here. ISaloni returned to Milan to present the latest in the universe of the interior design. An event that is a truly reference for creative minds all over the globe. Kings & Queens Castle, Booboo Swing Sofa,…
A house with its entire exterior clad in raw, unfinished concrete doesn’t really sound very welcoming but some architects may surprise you. One of them is Luciano Kruk who designed this wonderful residence from Dique Luján, Argentina. It’s called 10 House and it’s part of a gated community which opens up to a beautiful lagoon….
Midcentury Modern Seattle Loft designed by Mowery Marsh Architects. One project that has been huge for us this year is our Seattle renovation. When an interior designer colleague of Brian’s found this mid-century modern home, he didn’t miss a beat and said… ‘Sure we’ll help you design the renovation!’ And so the collaboration began, with amazing results….
Scandinavian Kitchens embody the phrase; less is more. The subtleties in their design are what makes them so inviting as a kitchen design option. They take the minimalistic approach and twist it to add warmth to an otherwise functional design. The choices make for a light, bright open spaces that emanate hygiene, cleanliness, and sterility….
Glass front doors are controversial with many people being concerned about privacy and security and yet we see them everywhere. They’re very popular on contemporary houses and that mostly has to do with the looks. Glass front doors definitely have a lot of style and add curb appeal to houses. They look very clean and…
Having an all-white kitchen is always a classic and clean look for any home. White kitchens are bright and airy spaces that can be sophisticated or charming based on your own unique style. Decorating an all-white kitchen can be fun as they are a blank canvas for you to add your personal touches to. Here…
This house is only 4 meters wide and 13 meters long which is not a lot by any standards. It was designed and built by architects Christine Arnhard and Markus Eck of studio Arnhard und Eck Architekten. The project was completed in 2014. The dark exterior walls give the house the ability to blend in…
A Loft That Creates Unique Synergies for the Perfect Work-Life Harmony designed by Elizabeth Roberts. The Williamsburg loft is a 3,500 SF live / work space shared by a married couple–he is a chef and food writer and she is a sculptor. The couple found the large, industrial, ground floor space after years of searching…