Magazine Wall

Designed by Elding Oscarson, the interior walls of this graphic design office in Stockholm are made up of literally thousands of magazines. I like how this original idea for a wallpaper reflects on the business of the graphic design company. Simple yet stunning!

Svenska Stylistgruppen

If you are looking for some fresh inspiration for your home, you have to check out style agency Svenska Stylistgruppen.

Hair Salon in Paris

Welcome to La Nouvelle Athenes. Who would have guessed this would be a place to have your hair done? Stepping to this stunning hair salon is almost like stepping into someone's home. I love how the unassuming seats are placed to face a massive wall with a small mirror. Only in Paris...

Aktipis Flower shop in Greece

I am drawn by the details of this flower shop designed by Athens studio Point Supreme Architects in Patras, Greece. Particularly the ornate iron grill entrance and display tables clad in white tiles which occupy the centre of the shop.

The tables are all different in proportions and sizes to relate to specific kinds and sizes of plants. You can rearrnge the modular tables in various ways to change the layout of the display. A simple and beautiful solution to a limited budget. And I simply love the plans, sections, elevation and even a model they did of this space. Magical!

I love that this shop appears to blur the boundary between what is inside and outside by including details such as a garden chair inside and sound of birds from speakers (nice!). It is like a box containing all that is beautiful about being outside. A part of the façade is also set back to offer a display space outside the shop. (via)

Debi Treloar

Some gorgeous interior spaces photographed by Debi Treloar (via oh joy). I love the blurring of in and out in the images below.

Airspace

I found out about this amazing site today called Airspace today via Luphia. Airspace helps source for fantastic locations for film and photography. If you are looking for inspiration for a space, this is the place to go. They have everything neatly categorised according to style and type.

Before you enter, make sure you have enough time to stay cos it won't be easy to leave. Some of my favourite images below...

Would love to slouch here by the beach

What a lovely room! I just love how everything is kept low-lying with the small steps and changes in levels defining the separate spaces. (from marie claire masion via delight by design)

Shabby Chic Charm

I came across this interior from Sandbox Studios and fell in love with the shabby chic charm of this room. I just adore how the bed seems to be propped up by the neat stacks of books and wooden crates. And the bare branch and elephant just completes the pretty picture in this lovely light-infused room. (via Pause4thought, via Soon Lee)

Another Aesop Interior

I had blogged about Aésop previously here and here. What I like about Aésop is that every store is different, each conceived and designed individually so as that every store is a reflection and celebration of its location.

Here are more pictures of another unique store Flinders Lane, Melbourne. This store is designed by local interior architects Rodney Eggleston and Anne-Laure Cavigneaux of March Studios. The entire store interior, from the display shelving, to the façade and counter tops is made entirely of industrial-grade cardboard.(via the cool hunter)

New laissezfaire sponsor - Green Tea Design

Laissezfaire is proud to welcome on board a new sponsor - Green Tea Design. You can find the link to their site at the left column of this blog.

Green Tea Design is a wonderful online source if you are looking for contemporary and antique Asian furniture. It also offers custom services to meet the particular taste and needs of your home.

With its clean lines and simple forms, Oriental design has a style that can be easily adapted to suit modern lifestyles. While its intricate carvings and traditional motif bring elegance to any interior, oriental furniture is incredibly versatile and often can be combined effortlessly with other design styles to reflect the diverse taste and experiences of its owners.

Here are some pictures and ideas that will hopefully inspire you towards incorporating some Oriental pieces you can find from Green Tea Design into your home.

(above) The brightly coloured bowls act as a perfect washbasins while a clawfoot bath fits perfectly into the oriental theme of this bathroom. I simply love the green coloured walls and deep turquoise curtains here.(above) I love the strong visual effect created by the bright red tiles and clean lines in this washroom.
(above) The toilets are cleverly concealed within these custom-built antique style chests.

(above) A traditional Chinese dining table with long benches forms a great discussion table in an office here.

(above) Mix and match a modern Ikea bookshelf with Oriental elements, such as an antique Chinese medicine cabinet here.(above) These brightly coloured kitchen towels and tin plates with traditional kitchy oriental motifs really give this kitchen a lift.

(above) A typical 1920 old Shanghai bedroom deco. Love the deep brown typical of aged antique oriental furniture.

(above) Love the old industrial feel of this room with the bare bulbs and antique rosewood treasure chests

(above) Classical Chinese furniture is paired with vibrant saturated cushions on the day bed. The floral elements adorning the arched doorway also gives this room a nice touch.

Arte Luise KunstHotel

I found out about Arte Luise KunstHotel, located near Mitte(Berlin) via Copenhagan Collage today. Each room is uniquely designed by a different renown artist and concept. How cool is the view of the hotel as seen from outside! What an amazing elevation!

Gorgeous colours

Aren't these colours simply gorgeous? (via Marie Claire Maison)

Aesop's first London outlet

I had blogged about the wonderful packaging and interiors of Australian skincare brand Aesop in a previous post.

Just found out that Ilse Crawford of Studio Ilse has designed the first London outlet for this wonderful brand in a restored Victorian mansion. The design of the interior translates the Aesop values through "a loving restoration of the historic fabric with modern and clean interventions". A large ceramic circular basin sits grandly in the middle of the space to emphasize the ritual of cleansing. For more pics, click here.