With their intricate tilework, scalloped arches, hammered silver lanterns and cool courtyards, Moroccan riads are a decorator’s idea of pure escapism. Not many urban homes can get away with these features, but that doesn’t mean we can’t admire them and draw inspiration. I particularly like these more muted black and white riads, not only...
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We’re going skiing at the end of February but, sadly, we’re not staying here… This Tahoe home is the work of John Maniscalco Architecture (also on Houzz). I love the way all the traditional features of an alpine cabin – from the wood-clad walls to the fireplace to the fabrics – are reinvented with a more modern twist....
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I find architects’ web sites to be a great form of escapism. Who wouldn’t appreciate the fabulous images of pristine homes, just ready for the owners to move in and make their mark? But, despite all the soaring ceilings and glossy kitchens, the images are often rather soulless. Just that little bit too perfect, perhaps. That’s why...
Read MoreOne of the things I like most about blogging is seeing how different bloggers around the world are inspired by their local surroundings. When you read the design blogs, you get a flavor of the interiors of the South, the Mid West, Canada, and maybe even the English countryside, the Australian coast or the Italian hills. While I love catching up on the...
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That’s it. Stop the clock. Call off the search. I’ve found my dream home. We’ve long-harbored a dream to live in Sonoma. Fantastic views, delicious food, great wine, warm weather – what’s not to love? And now I’ve found this house, there’s nothing stopping us. (Apart from a few million bucks of course…) The...
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I was in Seattle yesterday and, while waiting at the airport for my flight home, I picked up a copy of Seattle Homes. I was pleasantly surprised to find this stunning and unusual home inside. I like North West style with all its drama and outdoorsy-ness. This home evokes some of that same spirit, but is made entirely of concrete, cedar wood and glass. The...
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Every so often I post something on architecture, as opposed to interior design, just because it’s so stunning and inspiring that I can’t resist. So when I spotted these videos of buildings that move, and even dance, via Fast Company, I had to cover them. They are truly amazing. The first video shows an art installation called Articulated Cloud,...
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I read on Apartment Therapy today that San Francisco is hosting the National Convention of the American Institute of Architects this month. As a result, Architectural Record magazine has created a video series with local architects talking about their favorite buildings in the city. Check it out here. What surprised me was that I had never even noticed some...
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San Francisco is one of the most distinctive cities in the world, architecturally speaking. And I don’t think I’m biased just because I live here. The famed ‘Painted Ladies‘ – those pastel-hued gingerbread Victorians – are as much part of San Francisco’s personality as the cable cars and Golden Gate Bridge. But,...
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Interior design inspiration and discoveries from a Brit in San Francisco.
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