Inspiring Interior

When I was completing my certification in Interior Design, I never thought about using concrete in my design choices.  Over the past year though, I have been enamoured with all of the design portfolios that I have seen that predominately feature concrete as part of the overall design.  When I first saw today’s Inspiring Interior, it immediately captured a piece of my design loving heart.

Located in Victoria Australia, the designers received a commendation from the Victorian Architecture Awards (2016) for this carefully crafted piece of architecture.  The timber, brass and gold details add a level of warmth and sophistication while the white marble contrasts beautifully with the concrete to produce a stunning yet laid back family home. Light filled and spacious, the lines between indoors and outdoors are blurred creating a calming yet charming space. The entire home is gorgeous, but I am obsessed with the kitchen in particular.  The combination of the statement marble backsplash and concrete island with the black cabinetry and appliances is sheer perfection.  The modern gold hood and lights help to elevate this space to a level of creativity I rarely see.  It is the perfect place to inspire and encourage creative and delicious new recipes.

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All pictures are from http://www.auhaus-arch.com

What do you think of this week’s Inspiring Interior?  Do you like the combination of all of the different materials?

I hope that you have a beautiful day!  XXS

Inspiring Interior

The moment that I saw this week’s inspiring interior I began to mentally redecorate my home.  It is a stark contrast to the black and white with a pop of colour palette that I currently live in. I don’t normally gravitate to complete neutrals but there is something calming about this light filled penthouse.  Located on the Belgian coast, this weekend getaway blends seamlessly into its environment.  The sandy tones, cool neutral colours and natural accents combine to create a spacious zen environment that would calm even the most harried of souls.  While most of us are unable to getaway to the Belgian coast, take a few minutes to take a deep breath as you scroll through the pictures of this stunning sanctuary.  Enjoy!

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Photo Credit: www.vincentvanduysen.com

I hope that you have a beautiful day! XXS

Inspiring Interiors

Interior design and architecture have been a life long passion of mine.  I love how some fresh paint and light can completely transform a room.  One of my favourite interior designers is Barcelona based designer Katty Schiebeck.  Katty is a design forced to be reckoned with.  Her show stopping interiors are a lesson in simplicity and minimalism, and her use of colours and contrasting materials is absolutely breathtaking.  To say that I am obsessed with her work would be an understatement, so it made sense that one of her projects would be the first in the Inspiring Interiors series here on Stylishly Zen.

This project located on the Passeig de Concepcio in Barcelona is part of a conversion project that Katty worked on.  The use of natural light and marble contrasting with dark wood and pops of colour makes this aparthotel a showstopper.  The herringbone pattern on the floor elevates the level of design in the entire space. Simple and elegant, this apartment is straight out of my dreams.

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Photo credit: http://www.kattyschiebeck.com