Tag Archives: luxury living

Kennedy Nolan’s Laver House

Kennedy Nolan’s Laver House in Kew echos a pared back aesthetic, of skillful design embodying natural materials typical of mid-century architecture.The house is a white canvas which in itself is a form of art with its external cutouts and sculptural detailing. The house although white maintains a strong connection with the landscape with the house opening up to the courtyard and the external fireplace perfect...

Just A Touch Sexy

Today’s lush project is brought to you because I think it’s a little bit bold, a little bit sassy and, yes, just a touch sexy. The project is by the talented team at Staffan Tollgard and is in London’s swanky Belgravia. All the elements are there - sensual curves, bold colours and adventurous proportions. All one has to do it stand back and soak it...

Who we are and how we live… Heimtexil – Trends 2013 / 2014

Launched every year at Heimtexil; the largest international trade fair for home and contract textiles, is a trends book which I have been ordering for the past three years. The book is a collabrative effort from six internationally renowned designs studios which together they form ‘Trend Table’. Every year a different member of the Trend Table assumes responsibility for the interpretation of the Heimtexitil Trend...

Apartment Dreaming

Having recently moved into an apartment I have been thinking of what I would look for in my dream apartment. At the top of my list I wanted a place that has smart design appeal; was comfortable and didn’t try too hard. One studio whose work I have been following ticked all these boxes: New York’s Selldorf Architects. These two projects, (my favourites of their...

It takes 2 …. Paddington house

Oh, this house takes me back to my days living in "Paddinghust" on the boarder of Darlinghust and Paddington in Sydney's eastern suburbs. The streets lined with narrow terraces that belie little of what lies behind the facades. This project by Anthony Gill Architects involved combining 2 large terraces into a single family home. The project developed around a central void with the ground floor...