New Zealand Holiday Home in Dwell Magazine

A New Zealand holiday home has made an appearance in the latest issue of US magazine, Dwell. Located at Onemana Beach, this compact prefab house was a collaborative effort between the clients, the builder and a group of architecture students. Read all about the unique process here.

 

 

Photographs by Simon Devitt via Dwell.

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House by the Sea

This stylish and homely Welsh beach cottage recently caught my eye. Owned and designed by Welsh-born interior architect, Caryl Terlezki, the house has a great nautical feel by using touches of the classic red, blue, white combination.

 

 

 

Photographs by Kristin Perers via Remodelista.

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Woven Light Pendants

I have been looking at natural woven light shades with a client and it has been great looking at the available options. I found the photograph above from Home Beautiful as an inspiration image - it shows how beautifully the open rustic style of the woven pendants contrasts with the clean lines of the kitchen.

Woven lightshades over the main dining table at a holiday house in Australia.

Bamboo cloches are used over a kitchen island in an Avoca beach house, Australia.

Rustic woven pendants hang over a table in an L.A. restaurant, Hyperion Public.

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Ellis House on Remodelista

Remodelista are having 'Australia by Design' week and they have been profiling some great interiors, including this holiday rental, Ellis House. Located at Kyneton, about an hour from Melbourne, this 1860's four bedroom home has been renovated in a moody palette with lots of texture and rich details. Looks great.

Photographs by Sharyn Cairns via Remodelista.

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Turquoise Goodness

Love the turquoise slash emerald green (what would you call this colour?) floor brick tiles used inside and out in this gorgeous Moroccan house. See more exotic goodness and its whereabouts here.

Photographs by Simon Watson via T Magazine.

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Moody Blues and Greens

Spotted on yellowtrace last week and making the rounds in blog world is this amazing historical Swiss chalet. The 150-200 year old former farm house, still with original features, has recently undergone a refurbishment designed by Bergdorf and architect Nick Ruef.
Loving the use of muted neutrals, moody blues, greys and greens along with a pop of spearmint against the warm rich timber tones. Go here to see more.

Photographs by Martin Guggisberg via yellowtrace

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Norwegian Summer House

Spotted today on Nordic Style is this gorgeous Norwegian summer home designed by Filter Architects. Love the timber and the simplicity. And the bedroom wall lights and black windows. And the outdoor shower. And the black leather Arne Jacobsen 3107 chair...
Photographs by Elisabeth Hudson  via archdaily.

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Modern and Traditional Swedish Summer House

Truedatorp - an 18th century farmstead which has been transform into a summer house/studio
by a Copenhagen architect and designer duo.

19th century wallpapers found on site during the renovations have been preserved and framed.

Yes - that is the outhouse, which has a stylish modern touch - an Arne Jacobsen's AJ wall lamp.

Found in Dwell magazine - Truedatorp, an 18th century Swedish farmstead which has slowly been transformed from its original state into a simple summer house and studio by Copenhagen couple, Mads Odgard, a designer and Mette Lyng Hansen, an architect. Loving the simple touches and furnishings. Read more about the home and the renovation process here.
Photographs by Ake E:son Lindman via Dwell. 

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