Showing posts with label Bathroom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bathroom. Show all posts

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Design Escandinavo.

A casa é sem dúvida o reflexo da nossa intimidade. É nela que somos nós próprios, sem tirar nem pôr, sozinhos ou em companhia.

Na última década começamos a dar-lhe mais importância. As cores que escolhemos, a marca do sofá e o algodão do lençol começou a ser assunto mais presente nas conversas entre amigos e família. 

Penso que isso se deve ao facto de passarmos mais tempo em casa. Damos mais jantares entre amigos, trabalhamos de casa e a vida social acalma. Portanto, este nosso palco íntimo passa a ser prioridade no nosso dia-a-dia.

Os Escandinavos sempre deram muita importância à casa. E não tenho dúvida que é exactamente pelo facto de passarem imensas horas indoors. A falta de Sol não convida a andar pelas ruas, como nos convida a nós Lusitanos. Claro, que também se deve ao facto de darem importância a outras coisas que nós não damos, mas isso ficará para outro post. Agora fixemo-nos na casa. 

Eu diria que o design nórdico resume-se (ou desenvolve-se, depende do ponto de vista) pelo branco que traz a luz, as madeiras o calor e as linhas simples a calma. 

Na Hansen & Co, uma pequena loja de objectos para a casa em Kristiansand, encontram-se estas peças lindas 100% Escandinavas que mais ou menos vão ao encontro daquilo que acredito ser a base do deste estilo.

O que é que comprariam para o vosso espaço? Apostariam no branco ou nas madeiras? 










Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Conran | Paris, Rue du Bac.

Conran is probably one of my favorite shops in the design business. Love the contemporary and relaxed approach to design and decoration.

Every time I visit one, I always feel the idea "design is not an option, it's the only choice you have" and I must say, I love it!

I love to watch people checking furniture out. Sometimes crazy questions pop up yet quite pertinent when you think about them. We all have different life choices and different habits, therefore furniture different needs. 
Plates are the new paintings. Glassy finish the only option. 
Huge coffee tables in wood finish is all you need at home. Your home parties appreciate. 

Light wood is the new black.
When working at home is the option for many of us, a good desk and chair are the key for success. Though a lamp by Studio Ilse is the key for happiness. 
White and silver plates on the wall to recall our grandmothers' home.

A great shelving unit, but if books are the main decoration, forget it. Not an option.

White on white.
More plates. More walls. More colour. 
French(iness)  
The right touch if you're in a country mood.
I've always loved everything about laundry, specially the smell of washed bed linen.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

A Bathroom To Wish For.

Yesterday I started flat hunting. It's indeed an adventure. As you can imagine I came across to funny things. I went to see in loco two houses: loved them both for different reasons. The first one totally caught my heart because of its kitchen. Small, organised and extremely cute. I can imagine myself cooking "fricassé chicken" there.
The second one was tatally gorgeous. An eclectic huge flat, styled with contemporary and baroque details to die for with a bohemian twist and amazing pictures on the walls (I'll try to convince the owner to shot it to post it here. You'll gonna love it).

Today I did a bit web search. Oh my! I felt connection with any of them. The reason for that is only one, actually two: the most horrendous kitchen and bathroom I've ever seen! I can't even describe.

Of course it is difficult to find a flat, specially if you are looking for renting like I am right now, but who the hell can live in a house with ugly kitchen and bathroom?

Even though some people say bathroom don't matter, it's a secondary space in the house, I totally disagree. It must to be harmonious, bright and fresh. it has do feel as if you're in the most comfy space on earth, like a bedroom, a living room or a five star SPA in Bali. It needs to be inviting, don't you think?

Well, this one right here would definitely make me sign a contract in a second with no questions asked.

Picture via 79 Ideas

Any advise on house hunting? Please share. Thank you.

Friday, December 3, 2010

Vidago Palace.

And because it's Friday we all look for beautiful p(a)laces to enjoy what life has best to offer. Being with family and friends in places, or rather palaces, like Vidago, in north of Portugal is what I've been dreaming about for a while.

Originally opened in 1910, the Belle Époque Palace's been reborn under the guidance of Álvaro Siza who preserved the architectural heritage of the building so predominant in this country. The rooms have been decorated by José Pedro Lopez Vieira and Diogo Rosa La with four dominant colours recalling the nature of the region.

Have a calm weekend.

This is indeed my favourite one. Not sure if it's the colour or the wallpaper that grabs my total attention.

I always loved white door and window frames in contrast with bold wall colours. This shade of gray is simply stunning to enhance the calm wallpaper on the far wall, isn't it?

A bathroom as charming as it could be. Love the small floor tiles.




I find so elegant when the floor (or wall) is partially covered with patterns like this one. In this specific case, it enhances much more the tiles making them more special and decorative.

All these beautiful rooms inside this stunning piece of Portuguese architecture. If you haven't visited my country, I'm sure you're going to love it.

Images from Vidago Palace's website.

Friday, October 22, 2010

Sonia Rykiel Maison

As I've booked a seminar for tomorrow at the V&A about Paris, I thought it's a good opportunity to post about one of my favourite designers. I love Sonia's bright side of fashion, her frizzy hair and severe fringe - well, over all, I love her style.

When it comes to interior déco, I love the combination of bold, deep colours, always perfect to dress any bed or bathroom. Whether a minimalistic or more classic space, her accessories wrap up the energy.

La diva de la mode rive gauche

Naive yet bohemian pattern

2011 Maison Collection.

- En déco, vous aimez...
- L'argenterie. Les belles salles de bains. Les bouteilles de vin avec de jolies étiquettes. Le linge de maison et les draps raffinés. Les seaux à champagne. Les timbales en argent et les chandeliers sans bougies." | Interview by Marie Claire Maison (February / March 2007), one of my favourite interior decoration magazines.

Rykielles, Le Blog

Photo credits - 1 & 2 scanned from Marie Claire Maison. 3 google image

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Detail The Water Closet.

Sometimes the simplest of details make a space more communicative and unique.

The main concept for these bathrooms and toilets was to keep the space pretty simple, giving detail through colour or/and stainless steel.

Bathroom tiles (20x20cm) in 3 shades of non-glossy beige. Decó in terracotta tones. White furniture designed by Eliana Tomás.

Brown horizontal stripes.

Orange and stainless steel stripes.

Wooden floor, white background and red statement.

Stainless steel squares detail.

Tiles detail. The coloured tiles give some movement to the white background.

Tile size: 10x10cm.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

From Portugal With Love.

The following spaces belong to the same house: the entré and social rooms on the ground floor of this beautiful terrace house in Portugal. My clients’ brief was pretty simple: a family chic home!
To achieve it I’ve combined different styles giving it an eclectic feeling with the warmth of wengé and the energy of red. My inspiration was as simple as a red roses bouquet.
I wish you’ll get all the inspiration from this project. The key is to do it with love!


THE HALL AS A WELCOME TO YOU The hall is one of the most important spaces in the house.It's the first impact, the first to communicate with our energy.Making the best of light, I've chosen wengé as a background giving touches of colour in each room.

LIVING WITH PASSION

Bespoke furniture. Organza fabric from Aldeco. Velvet armchairs. White suede sofa. Glass vases from Glasscor.


DINING WITH LOVE
Satin wallpaper. Red velvet. Square wengé dining table. French style chairs.


A VERY SPECIAL TOILET

A printed red flower on the wall gives "that" touch.
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