Kitchen Design Ideas 2015: September 2008

Monday, September 29, 2008

The Way They Live (2)

Philip Gorrivan Design firm is known for its tailored and modern design, often using elements from the past, which evoke an eclectic, polished and chic style.

Here are some photos of his own apartment in NY where he lives with his wife and two school age children.

Notes:

- I love his statement: "I think neatness is essential—it’s essential to life.’

- He speaks french (thanks to his Moroccan mum)
- He did not formally study design.

- He was named one of House & Garden’s “New Tastemakers of 2007".

Great interview on NYSD, photos J. Hirsch

Philip Gorrivan fabrics for Duralee

Sunday, September 28, 2008

Paul Newman

Paul Newman, an ambitious, intellectual actor and a passionate student of his craft, achieved what most of his peers find impossible: remaining a major star into craggy, charismatic old age. He acted in more than 65 movies over more than 50 years. He was also an entrepreneur, a philanthropist and a racecar driver. He died on Sept. 27 at his home in Westport, Conn., at 83.

(New York Times)

Photo Thanks to Habitually Chic

Friday, September 26, 2008

Enjoy Your Weekend

This was a busy week and it went so quickly.

We are having 30 degrees Celsius here in Brisbane so I am just going to relax.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Versatile Bamboo

Just a few images with very "in" beautiful bamboo.

Mirrors Thanks to Material Girls

Great e bay vintage find from Porchlight Interiors

Bamboo Bike with Olson Candice Fabrics (for Kravet)

I love this bamboo chandelier from Brown Design
(any ideas for a supplier in Australia?)

Photos House Beautiful

Lamp from Bloomingdales Australia

Sunday, September 21, 2008

" Old Wares"

I have read this sentence "Do the Planet a favor, buy antiques and vintage design" on my favorite site. My first thought was "Yeah ...well, I wish I could afford to buy all these beautiful antiques.

Photo Thanks to Le Petit Cabinet De Curiosites

Fauteuil LouisXV period 1770

Photo Thanks To Unique France (Brisbane)

When I thought about it a little more the second parallel came into my mind and I realized buying vintage or used furniture is actually "green". If someone gives a second chance of life to a beautiful vase or a little run down solid timber table or... it doesn’t end up dumped into landfills we are doing our planet a big favor. There is little environmental impact from vintage furniture. No further resources are used to manufacture it, which makes it a viable green alternative.
For me personally there is a big bonus - the thrill of the hunt. You start digging through those little shops, local antique places, junk shops, garage sales, flea markets, thrift shops, eBay, the Salvation Army and other charity stores, and sometimes you hit the jackpot and find a vintage piece that is highly collectible or simply you find little treasure special just for you.

Vintage is the way to go.

Photo Thanks to Absolutely Beautiful things

Photo Thanks to Eddie Ross

(P.S. Eddie, Big Thanks for including me in your favorite blog list)

Saturday, September 20, 2008

BACK to BLACK

"Every room can use a touch of black" is so true and is something to remember when it comes to interiors.

Bright colors are taking a back seat to black.

Back to Black, the name of Songstress Amy Winehouse's soulful vocal, is enough to inspire the return to

classic, forever black. Amy's song (listen to it here) is my inspiration for The Return to Black, in fashion as well as in Interiors.

Think style, think sophistication, think timeless.

The little black dress,or LBD as it is known in fashion shorthand, is an timeless classic.
Tory Burch left Philip Lim center Vince right

Amy Winehouse

A room needn't have a total makeover to make a statement with black - punctuate a neutral interior with a sleek black table lamp.

A TOUCH OF BLACK in a room can act like a punctuation mark!

This gourd lamp with black silk oval shade is from the stylish Porta Romana lamp company in the UK and is a timeless classic.

The Night Hotel (pictures above and below) in New York is a study in black and is decorated in "Modern Gothic Gotham"

A bold black stripe down the back and seat of these mid-century chairs creates added interest. Popham Design

Black & White photos line the walls of this stairwell, and the black geometric "David Hicks" inspired carpet
adds drama and lots of glamour. Eric Cohler

Hollywood Glam - black patent headboard & bench - InStyle

The black marble floor is another timeless classic (left) Jamie Haydon / Kitchen with black slate floor (right)

Black & white dishes (left) / an iconic Chanel tray (right).
When I think of Chanel, I think Black, I think timeless, I think classic, I think unforgettable!

Timeless black sofas add drama and are a grounding element in the above rooms.
(left) Mary McGee / (right) Suzanne Kasler

Want to add drama to a room quickly and inexpensively, try painting or wallpapering a feature wall black.

Paint your house black. My favourite black paint is Benjamin Moore Black Beauty - photo NY Times

Black can act as a neutral because there is no color it doesn't go with.

Accessorize with these buffalo horns from Z Gallerie

To see more posts on colour trends click here

Patricia Gray writes about 'WHAT'S HOT 'in the world of Interior Design, new and emerging trends, modern design, architecture,
and travel, as well as how your surroundings can influence the world around you.
© Patricia Gray Interior Design Blog, 2009

Garden

After checking Habitually Chic blog I ( and many other DIY enthusiast ) I felt inspired, to create, produce, construct ....simply to do something.
After few hours in the garden I am sunburned, exhausted but beautifully happy. My garden is pruned, trimmed, raked ....I took these Before (my blog entry from August) -

After (today)pictures to share with you. I planted my small herb patch and it took only few weeks to go from nothing close to something. Only couple more weeks and a harvest can start.