Steven Sclaroff - part 1

AMAZEBALLS. The first word that came to my mind when I saw this spectaular home. Steven Sclaroff was responsible for the restoration and interior design of this former studio and school building in William Merritt Chase's Southampton Art Colony, founded in 1892...which now happens to be the home of Kate and Andy Spade (yes, THAT Kate Spade). The nine thousand square foot residence retains many original details and preserves the two large studios where Chase taught. This home immediately brought a smile to my face, and I imagine it brings a smile to everyone's face who has had the pleasure to visit it in person. Now THAT IS A HOME. Steven Sclaroff, you are a GENIUS. 

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LOVE!!!

What a fun way to play with colour! Via Guto Requena

Anne Hepfer

Time for colour. Time for detail. Time for luxury finishes, for high-end projects. Time for sophistication. After so much of the scandi boho casual trend it is time for a cosmopolitan, urban elegance. Toronto based interior designer Anne Hepfer creates lush, rich rooms transcending eras and trends but still fresh and inspiring. Enjoy!

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A blast of colour

Check out this London penthouse filled with jolts of colour for sale via Domus Nova. Woodstock Studios is owned by artists and the three floor apartment forms part of an old BBC building in Shepherd's Bush. It was converted in 1992 by named architect Jonathan Tuckey and the current owner has combined colour and wacky design with the existing architectural details to great effect. The top floor which forms an artists studio and bedroom makes use of the lovely natural light. Colour is softened in the huge sitting room where texture plays a big role but this is ramped up in the small sitting room with its vibrant orange walls. Acid green has been used in the second bedroom and the master bedroom features soft grey which is also echoed in the huge hand carved bath tub. Colour has even been taken outside and the top floor balcony has been treated to vivid candy pink. 

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New project by Kyla Bidgood

It's been a few months since Vancouver/Victoria interior designer Kyla Bidgood shared her redo of a tech company's office with us, and now she's back with another project. This time it's a really fun interior. I recently completed a residence for a young family of four. I worked with homeowners Meagan & Sebastian Smitsdorff to create a space that reflect their personalities while utilizing some of their existing furniture pieces. Bright colours, vintage nostalgic accents, and custom built-ins enhance the living/dining areas, while keeping spaces functional and durable for daily use by their two young boys. These spaces are so awesome for a family - bright and energetic, liveable and functional. Kyla included some before photos so you can really see the transformation. (Sources on Kyla's Pinterest, after photos by Sarah McNeil)

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