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Amazing worked in and lived in artist lofts

Posted by Mr Wong at 8:27 AM 0

A reader requested a post on artist lofts - live/work spaces way back in October. Shamefully, I'm just getting to that now. There are so many great examples out there that I'm going to have to save some for future posts.

Here are some good examples of real spaces. Even if you don't have a loft, maybe you can still find some inspiration.

Great dining/kitchen area!

The above is from a loft in Williamsburg, Brooklyn - an artsy neighborhood I lived in for a year back in 2006/2007.
via Willow Decor via Ochs Design

The above is an artist's loft you can rent for getaways.
via artistsloft.com

Even with the exposed brick wall and factory-style windows, homey elements like the houseplants, pictures, and rug make the space more than liveable.

I'm not a fan of cowhide rugs or of bull fighting, but this bedroom is a good example of how loft dwellers can make an industrial space cozier- notice the room divider on the left

This is the area of the loft carved out to be office space.

The loft above is actually for sale in Pawtucket, RI.
via OLX

love the windows!

via Apartment Therapy via New York Magazine

The studio/work area of this tribeca loft

via NY Locations

I really like the look of lofts but I don't know if I'd be happy living in one as I tend to like small, cozy spaces and being able to shut myself in a room alone. How about you have you lived in a loft, did you like it? If not, do you think you'd like loft living?

A gorgeous potpourri of rooms from Home-Designing

Posted by Mr Wong at 8:02 AM 0

Home-Designing.com has just released an e-book and were kind enough to mention Decorology and provide me with a copy. I thought I'd share with you my favorite images from the ebook. What do you think?

A clean and simple workspace with plenty of surface space is really important for me.

The bed is a little modern for me, but I still love this room

Could you live with this wallpaper?

Go to home-designing.com to see more pics and to find out more about the ebook.

Two glamorous, unique spins on classic rooms

Posted by Mr Wong at 8:23 PM 0

I want your opinion on these two renovations I found in House Beautiful. One is a kitchen that's decorated to feel more like a formal dining room. It's pretty neat - what do you think?

One side of the kitchen

The other side of the "kitchen"
This room is large so I think that's one major factor to this working. I really like the identical sideboards on either end of the larger table.

The second room I found is this rancher renovation turned into a modern open layout home.

What do you think?

via House Beautiful

A fabulous, fashion inspired interior designer

Posted by Mr Wong at 1:37 PM 0

I discovered Nicole Hollis in Metropolitan Home's November issue. I really liked what I saw and looked her up online to find more pictures to share with you guys. What do you think?

Isn't this staircase just beautiful?

One thing I picked up on right away was how versatile her work is.

via Nicole Hollis

Stylish studios from Marlaina Teich

Posted by Mr Wong at 1:35 PM 0

You may remember Marlaina's work when I introduced her work in the Luxurious Interiors post. Well, I was recently sent these impressive photos from one of her latest projects -

"According to NY-based interior designer Marlaina Teich, modern, neutral furniture placed strategically can define living spaces without being overpowering, and bright accessories and edgy art can liven the room, creating a studio that doesn’t feel small at all. This model studio at 200 Water Street...is easy to re-create!!

Marlaina Teich’s tips for making the most out of a one-roomer: set up double-duty areas like the dining room (that can also be used as a work station) and create firmly (but softly) divided spaces with sheer curtains (like in the bedroom) and a low couch (in the living room). Using light-colored furniture, bright accessories, strategically-placed mirrors, and fun artwork make the space feel vibrant and large, and the affordable pieces from IKEA, CB2, and West Elm keep the studio in a realistic budget for tenants to re-create.

The model has been so well received that 116 studios at 200 Water have been leased within the two months the building has been open. In addition, many tenants are attempting to re-create the look by purchasing the exact items used in Marlaina Teich’s design. 'Pretty much everyone wants to recreate Marlaina's model studio for themselves, or they incorporate similar ideas like using a bookshelf in place of the curtain divider,' says Kathleen Gargan Scott, Vice President of Marketing and Leasing for Rockrose Development Corp."

I think this is all really good advice for studio dwellers, and house dwellers can apply these same principals in small rooms .

Enjoy!

The above is a 1bedroom living room opening to the kitchen.

The yummiest part? The new Rockrose Development Corp. property that secures exclusive Grimaldi’s pizza delivery for residents! Grimaldi's is TDF!!!

What do you guys think of these spaces?

Gorgeous French-style bedrooms

Posted by Mr Wong at 1:42 PM 0

oh la la! These bedrooms are super dreamy. Which one is your fav?

Sort of bohemian gypsy style

artsy?

a la Marie Antoinette?

contemporary?

young and bohemian?

open plan?

vintage?

modern (with an amazing river right outside your window/door!)

country?

a little more urban?

modern retro?

via Marie Claire Maison

Image tribute to Domino - great living rooms

Posted by Mr Wong at 9:14 AM 0

Trust me fellow Domino mourners, there are many more tributes to come! I will be scouring the site thoroughly before they take it down. *tear* Today's tribute is to living rooms.