Wednesday
Jun072017
How Ashley Hicks magically transformed his rental apartment
Wed, 7 Jun 2017
Low ceilings, beige wall-to-wall carpet, plain doors, ugly windows, a grim kitchen....living in a rental isn't easy but designer Ashley Hicks certainly worked magic with his rental apartment. Graphic paint treatment on the walls, a photo transparency covering an ugly window, upholstery nails fancying up doors, paint details on cheap linen roller blinds, pendant lights made from copper and black paint, a handmade screen using a map of London to hide another ugly window, red vinyl and striped webbing used to spruce up a hallway, and the list goes on. Ashley may have spent a ton of time and energy transforming his apartment and customizing every square inch but the result is incredibly unique and dynamic and clearly well worth it.
Reader Comments (10)
Wonderful! I love the color!
Perhaps one of your best exposures in a long time.
Yes, many can create a beautiful interior design with an unlimited budget. Mr. Hicks , however, shows how one with 'more dash than cash ' can create
An exquisite design with his invariably,good taste and talent.
Keep throwing these kind of bones . 'Design on a Dime' is where most of us are right now....in the real world. Hungry for more.
The Stuff that author has written in the blog, Appreciated and nice pics.
John
Totally agree with Barb in her comment. I love when a post depicts a real place not staged for sale or cold surgical places. Spaces sometimes difficult to adapt to our needs and individual tastes are really inspiring.
Wow, fabulous and unique. Way to DIY with imagination and skill!!!
Amazingly thought out and executed. What a treat! Thanks for sharing!
Gorgeous and inspirational!
I wonder if all those window decoration steals a big part of a daylight?
Inspired. Truly witty and beguiling. I visit regularly but rarely comment-- but I simply had to chime in and add my raves to the ones already here. This is design that is nurishment for my imagination. Thank you for sharing this I am in love.
absolutely one of the best homes on here. Thank you for showing how a little bit (okay a lot) of talent can transform a place for a little money. You are amazing. Hope to see more of your work soon.