Anemi Hotel

Located on the Island of Folegandros, Greece, the Anemi Hotel is decorated in a minimalistic contemporary style. What I love about this simple design is the attention to detail and the subtle echoing of the colours and textures from the surrounding natural landscape. Predominently white, the splashes of blue and darker natural colours of the upholsteries, soft furnishings and floor surfaces really pop out of these pictures. I really like the way an oversized picture of a natural landscape is strategically placed to bring the outside into this quiet sanctuary without over-powering it. (via Yatzer)

Pattern on concrete

Some gorgeous patterns and textures added to concrete flooring by design studio Transparent House. (via Design Milk)

Inspiring rooms

I am feeling inspired by these gorgeous rooms I found in House Beautiful today. These wonderful rooms share something in common....an amazing abundance of light and a clever use of colour and interesting elements to add visial interest and focus to the rooms.

Sweatpea and Willow

More exquisite furniture links to share, this time from London-based furniture company, Sweetpea and Willow. Here, you can find the most gorgeous classic French reproduction furniture at relatively affordable prices.

From the look of their new website, they seem to place a huge emphasis on customer support which is always important for online purchase like this when you are spending quite a fair bit without really getting to see and touch the products for yourself. What's more, they ship to almost anywhere in the world! Tempting....very tempting. Do check them out!

Glorious splash of colors

I just love the way colour has been so skillfully applied in this newly renovated traditional 1934 home in Minneapolis. The bold, assertive and uplifting colour palette, consisting of brilliant fuchsia, gold, citron green, and orange, was inspired by the living room’s original stained-glass windows.

A wonderful balance and harmony in the room was maintained by limiting the strong vibrant colours to the window treatments and furniture upholsteries. The rest of the elements such as the ebony-finished wood and white marble floors, simple black ceiling lamps and the stark, white plaster walls remain neutral but dramatic. (via Chic and Charming)

(above) The fuchsia-and-gold horizontal stripes on the living room’s Louis XVI settee is echoed in the treatment of the windows

(above) The shock of pink in this room plays really well with the black iron table and white plaster walls and marble floors.

(above) The sexy lipstick hue of the dining-room chairs that amplifies the fuchsia accents in the living room is framed like a pretty picture by an elegant archway.

(photographs by Susan Gilmore for Traditional Home)

The Paradise

Aptly called The Paradise, this shabby chic pub is located in Kensal Green, London. It consists of a Georgian style bar, dining and study areas. Amazing styling work here. I would love to own every single chair in this place. The quirky room with purple wallpaper upstairs has got to be my favourite room.

Photographs from Light Locations

Petroleum trailer tank rooms

I am not sure if this captures your imagination as much as it does for me. Think this will be as fun as this, as long as you don't roll off the edge of the pipe.

Designed by Lot-ek, the private areas within this apartment is contained by a petroleum trailer tank. The tank is cut in two sections. One of the two sections is suspended horizontally over the living room and contains two sleeping pods. The second section is placed vertically from floor to ceiling and contains two bathrooms stacked on top of each other.

"Sagging cloth" office space

Would you like to work in an office like this? This office in Tokyo is designed by Japanese designers Nendo. You skillfully move between the different work areas by stepping over the lowest points of the partitions. Careful here...don't trip!

The designers came up with this "sagging cloth" design as they wanted the spaces to be separate but also to maintain a sense of connection between them. For more images, click here.

Fresh Locations

A reader told me about this wonderful site called Fresh Locations that has the most wonderful database of gorgeous locations for stills, film and TV. Here are some of my favorite images below. The Convent (above). This is a Georgian House with River Views in West London. The period interior with the beautiful weathered walls comes with the wooden original staircase. The Old Rectory - Oxon (above). Love the collaged walls in the bathroom here.

Eglinton. Love the high ceilings, light and simplicity of the deco in this Victorian House in South East London.

Thanks for letting me know about this site, Samantha!

Make an entrance

A welcoming hallway sets the tone for the whole house. Here are some inspiring decorating tips for entrance hallways I found from House to Home. Trying to save cost and not wallpaper the whole place? Try strategically selecting a few key areas in your home to add some drama. Here, the bold red really adds some visual excitement to an otherwise died serious stairway.Wallpaper by Brian Yates, chair (I would love to have) by SCP .
The gorgeous floral wallpaper by Designers Guild will make me feel like I am living in a magical dollhouse in the Lake District. Tip: Stick to 1 collection in your home (in this instance, the floral collection) and you can be sure that the rooms will complement each other.

I just love the look of this graphic hallway. The simple Ikea mirrors really enlarges and brightens up the space. Wallpaper by Jane Churchill, cool coat stand by Skandium

Taverne Agency

I can't stop gasping at the images I found on this website! I really wish I could post every single image here!! Founded in 1996, Taverne Agency agents for photographers and sell features in the fields of interiors, food, entertainment and travel. A wonderful place to go to if you are looking for eye candy design inspiration for your home. (via House of Bliss)

New Blog Watch - Jackie Blue Home

Do check out the "New Blog Watch" this week!------------------>

Jackie Von Tobel calls herself an accidental author, seasoned interior designer and practical educator. She is dedicated to providing inspiration, information and education to design professionals and home decor enthusiasts through her books, seminars, and personal mentoring. She created her blog to journal her progress in writing a series of books The Design Directory and to share some of her super top secret trade tips and sources.

I really like Jackie's elegant and classic style of decorating. She has a successful business, Plush Home, which she built from the ground up. With over 20 years of experience behind her, she has developed a keen sense of what it takes to succeed in the design trade.

I am hoping to get hold of her new book, "From Design to Delivery" as soon as it becomes available on her website. Thank you for sharing your experience and for being such an inspiration, Jackie!

ijm

These inspiring pictures are from a Dutch design studio ijm, founded by stylist Frank Visser. Frank draws his inspiration from the world around him. Movies, photographs, furniture and even simple flea market finds all come together to form mood boards from which his stories emerge. These pics do make housekeeping look glamorous, don't they? I have never seen green glass and pastel walls and floors look so yummy! (Via The Style files)

The Apartment Therapy (LA)'s 3rd annual fall colours contest

Wowwee! I really love the vibrant colours of this chinatown (LA) lofthouse! It is the finalist entry by Dan and Amy in The Apartment Therapy (LA)'s 3rd annual fall colours contest. Really think the red wall and windows are really well executed. It's just the perfect warm yet vibrant shade of red.

Also love the lamp shades in the picture below! I am imagining them all switched on at night! For more, click here and do leave a comment if you like it so that the judges will hear you!