Interior Design Sense

When Julie from my favourite blog Remodelista emailed to let me know about a great photographer she worked with in Mill Valley recently I rushed to click on the link. John Merkl takes a clean shot, a beautiful light filled shot, a story telling shot. The images may be well edited, telling just what is necessary to draw you in but that’s just what is needed with these contemporary interiors. A focus. (Hah! So he has spot on focus! Couldn’t resist the bad pun sorry.)

Digital printing on ceramic tile to create murals – it’s the latest generation of wall coverings. These ceramic photo tiles by Okhyo let you customize any space in your home. Choose from a catalogue of images, or use one of your own photos for a look that’s as unique as you are. What better way to capture the memory of your favorite holiday, an unforgettable city or a cherished moment than by translating it to a photo tile and putting it on display? Create a waterfall shower enclosure or bath; splash up your kitchen backsplash with some fruit that looks good enough to eat, or some stunning scenery; bring life to your living room with these unique, unusual ceramic photo tiles. It’s a great way to personalize your decor, and by choosing one of your own photos as the subject, you’re guaranteed a unique look, never to be duplicated. Check out these awesome photo tile murals Okhyo.

We have a special treat for you today. We found a beautiful three room apartment with inspiring interiors and we would like to share it with you.  In the images below you will notice that light is treated with a great deal of respect. Every room has large windows so that the need for artificial lighting is minimum. The living room has a young feel, is very spacious and homey. An interesting pendant lamp is the focal point of this interior and also the item that makes it stand out. The kitchen has an interesting color choice, it features appliances in stainless steel and a lot of storage space. Don’t miss out on  the really cool details such as the flower arrangements or the hung colorful paintings. As usual, in the end we invite you to share your opinions.-via Alvhem

Once upon a time I fell in love with a photo of a room, a bedroom that just spoke to me. Ngoc Minh Ngo took that shot. Ngoc is a contender for my all time fav photographer. We’ve featured her work before but it’s time for an encore. Love everything that she captures with her lens. There’s a spirit, a joy in her images. Photographer crush to the max. Not hard to see why!

It’s true, most of the people out there can’t get enough mirrors. But is this a reason to create mirrored furniture? It’s up to you to find the answers to this question,  but in the mean time we would like to show you some of the positive examples of what this type of furniture has to offer. Classy and elegant, the items below can really bring up the aesthetic value of an interior. We enjoy the fact that they are not too flashy, which is actually the first thing that comes to mind when you thing of a reflective furniture item. We think it’s all in the images they reflect. In the pictures below, you will notice classy arrangements and mellow colors, which go great with this type of unusual designs. We are waiting for you reply on these items. Would you buy something like this? And if so, how would you fit it in your interior? -via Graham and Green

Sometimes an unusual item placed intentionally in the spot light can set the whole mood and atmosphere of that room. When it comes to bathrooms, we got used to classic tubs, in a rectangular form, most of them in a white finish. We found a very creative collection of bathtubs here, that defy these strict rules. Not only are do they have a creative shape, but their color stands out as well. Some of them even have additional elements, such as legs or other peripheral shapes. What is extremely interesting about the images below is the fact that they are placed in a matching environment. These interiors are  fresh, creative and they all have a unique personality. The colors, plants and decorating features contribute to their originality. Which one do you prefer?

They say that a picture is worth more than a thousand words. But did you ever think there are times when it may be the other way around?- sometimes a great, memorable, focused and inclusive sentence can really be worth more than a thousand images. It is the case of great historic sayings, that crossed the barriers of time and became quotes.  Jody Mattiol thought about combining this idea with design, and turned an Oscar Wild saying into an interesting decorative item. The “Genius Lasts Longer than Beauty” clothes hanger is really cool : a statement mixed with something practical, a thing to reflect about on your way to work. The hangers are produced in a variety of colors, they have an appealing font and they can be purchased online here for the sum of 80 Euros. -via Polkadot

Welcome to the portfolio of Dutch photographer Luuk Geertsen. Apart from the obvious European vibe to these rooms, that mix of history and the now, what I really love about these images is the soft soft light. The rooms glow. It’s like a fleeting summer but you can almost feel the first chill nipping at your heels. He captures a quiet moment, the clock ticks, footsteps echo on the wooden floors but it’s still, quiet, peaceful. Bliss!

Take a New Zealander. Wind his career path through Australia, the States, Singapore and land him in Sweden after training with some of the best photographers around and who do you get? Karl Anderson. Love the vibe of these photos. As you can imagine there are influences from all around the world but with his present base that bright white Swedish light shines through in many of these. As for the iconic furniture pieces in a number of these shots, well what can a blogger do but sigh! Great shots, great talent. Images from Karl’s website and from his rep’s.

There’s a grittiness yet a softness to stylist Stella Nicolaisen’s work. The shots come across as so real and everyday but each room is so special and beautiful. Stella’s work was featured here almost a year ago but she has changed  rep agency and that means more lovely photos for us to “ooh” and “aah” over. I love the soft washed out feel of these images. Drowsy, blowsy, cozy and comforting.