Pale and interesting

Today I went through hundreds of interior images,

but only when I saw Dave Coote's designs, did my eyes light up.

Literally, too, as most of his interiors are so white...

Furniture and interiors designer Dave Coote has certainly mastered a style. 

I was looking for a word to describe it and the best I came up with 

was "cabin romantic". He actually builds cabins, so it's no coincidence.

I love the way Coote uses reclaimed materials - garden furniture,

vintage mirrors, industrial lamps. And those great worn-out leather

armchairs everywhere! The result is very casual yet achingly romantic.

(Pity the pciture quality isn't very good though)

Dave Coote

The house with a view

I was looking for something inspirational to start the week.

Something to lift the spirits, you know.

But perhaps this is not quite motivating.

I'm not sure whether it makes me want to sell my soul for a million or two,

or just drop all and go live in a tent by the sea.  

Always that dilemma, eh.

KML Design

Somber mood

Autumn. Photographer Pia Ulin has captured the mood perfectly.

Pia Ulin

DIY WEEKEND

Distressed mirrors

I am fascinated by old mirrors. I know some superstitious folks say

they are dangerous "energy vampires", but I couldn't care less.

They add so much charm to any interior.

So this weekend I intended to try and age a mirror or two,

to get this much sought after "antique" affect. 

A lovely escape

Paris Atelier

Parlour

However, removing the protective paint coating on the mirror's back turned out to be quite a challenge. It wouldn't react to either paint remover or

acid. So we just scratched the edges and painted them black.

I like the result, it's graphic and bold.

These boots are made for walking

Rain is to blame for this post.

That horrible wet feet sensation...urgh.

The very sight of these shiny boots makes me feel better.



Emily Gilbert photography

House and Home

Photographer Pia Ulin



Today's mood

Love this dreamy, picturesque hotel.

Time seems to have stopped here.

Photographer Pia Ulin

DIY WEEKEND

Crafty DIY'ers have come up with numerous brilliant storage ideas.

Here's what you can do when if don't want (or can't afford) a ready-made wardrobe,

chest-of-drawers or shelving.

Apartment diet

Design Squish

Emma's blogg

Storage and glee

Remodelista

Chez Larsson

And here's where we're keeping our clothes from now on (it's crazy what a couple of months of living without any kind of clothes' storage can do to a girl).
These mobile plywood units took about two evenings to construct. We would have prefered using old wooden boards, but couldn't get hold of any, so went for this option. It is still pretty wallet-friendly.
Such basic constructions can be used anywhere, from the wardrobe to the kitchen;
the great thing is you can drag them where you need them.

Raw beauty

My concrete kitchen countertop

has finally arrived.

My boyfriend and I were not brave enough as to

try and make it ourselves. The look is

not as industrial as I would have liked it, but hey - we'll do better next time.

Even though I find brutalist architecture a bit, well, too brutal, I'm all for concrete elements in interiors. It is a cold material, but beautiful (if properly used).

Interior Design

Barbara Hill Design

The Concrete blog

Desire to Inspire

Lexaco