A warehouse conversion in London

Warehouse conversions always excite me, especially when one of my favourite designers has had some part of it. This one-bedroom conversion on the third floor of a renovated Victorian warehouse was the home (and could still be?) of Ilse Crawford as seen way back in Jo's post from 2007, and is currently for sale. It was a collaboration between Ilse, Belgian architect Vincent Van Duysen and 6a Architects. The long wall of storage hides the front door and a washroom. The bookcases along the opposite wall make me giddy - to have so much open storage for displaying books and trinkets! (Although the current state of clutter on the shelving is making me have a slight coronary). It is so bright with all those large windows, and OMG those Zellige tiles will forever be a favourite of mine. You can find details of this fabulous home on The Modern House. 

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A bachelor's first home

Perhaps I am still making up for Sunday's all black apartment with this blinding white bungalow designed by Los Angeles based Alice Cheng of Shialice. Such a beautifully simple yet powerful statement in this home for a bachelor. His friends are envious no doubt! Light in the main spaces, and dark elsewhere, the combination of these two extremes provides drama. The mid-century elements add a little funk. 

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Beth Kooby Design

Atlanta, Georgia based Beth Kooby Design is all about creating spaces that have a perfect balance of style and function. A casual vibe that is youthful and timeless at the same time, Beth's designs have totally won me over. Especially the first bathroom floor tile below. Ann Sacks for the win!!!

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Bergen Street townhouse

Oh how I love thee Brooklyn brownstones....especially when featuring the dreamiest of kitchens. The Bergen Street Townhouse is a 20 foot wide by 40 foot deep Italianate brownstone located in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Park Slope. The house was completed gut renovated to create a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom house for a growing family with a rental apartment on the garden level. All walls including structural walls were removed from the Parlor Level to create a completely open plan for Kitchen, Dining and Living. A large steel and glass window wall was inserted into the rear of the house to open the Parlor Level to a new patio and stairs that lead to the garden. Via Elizabeth Roberts/Ensemble Architecture.

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Caught up in the details

I had to share this cozy little spot (LOL) in Biarritz, France because it is all about the details, and details that will knock your socks off! Elegant harlequin marble tile, beautifully detailed woodwork, stunning chandeliers, a marble bathroom to die for...it is exquisite all around. By Paris-based design couple Patrick Gilles and Dorothée Boissier. 

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