As much as I love travelling, exploring new places, meeting new people and the feeling of wanderlust running through my veins, theres nothing quite like coming back to the simple comforts of home. Those small things you don't realise you miss, so incase you missed my post over at HIBS100 I thought I'd share some of the small corners that make me smile.
This is a little pic heavy so click to read more.
I've always loved beautiful things, designed well and made to last, combine this with Scandinavian style and you have my idea of a dream home. As we currently rent we are limited as to what we can do with our space, but even a period home filled with stunning original features such as a ceiling rose, sash windows and marble fireplace can encapsulate a modern, light and airy feel of our neighbours to the north.
I love mid-century furniture and design, especially my Eames RAR Rocker which is one of my first furniture purchases, and where I can't buy the real thing I will look for reproduction pieces which are well made, durable and use similar materials. I love to mix architecturally designed pieces such as the Habitat tripod lamp alongside soft cushions and fake furs, as well as creating centre pieces which incorporate F's toys where possible, such as his racing car in front of the fireplace. The smaller objects dotted around are the things I hold dear, memories and pieces that I have collected along the way. We have hundreds of books and prints around the flat adding our own personality to the space, combined with the odd splash of colour here and there. One of my top tips for decorating is to add detail where it's not expected. Our ceiling rose is so beautiful that I didn't want to take away from this feature, so I chose a plain white drum lampshade lined with the beautiful Cole & Son Wood wallpaper to give it that extra touch. I have so many ideas that I'd love to bring into reality when I eventually have my dream home, but for now I'll continue to Pin like crazy.
Your home looks so lovely and light and airy. I'm jealous ;)
ReplyDeleteI love the pop of the pink lampshade. you have great taste. Off to follow you on Pinterest
ReplyDeleteall so clean and organised, it cant be like that all the time in our house due to messy husband
ReplyDeleteOh how fabulous, what a lovely hope. Can almost picture myself there with a glass of chilled savvy! Love the old projector and the key holder :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful home! I love that key holder!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful home, and the wall paper in the lampshade is so stylish!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with your living room. So much light. I really want your pink lamp x
ReplyDeleteYour home is beautiful - is it always that tidy?!
ReplyDeletehaha not if F has his way. x
DeleteWow what a lovely home you have and the perfect place to relax after some travels. I love the Eames rocking chairs
ReplyDeleteLaura x
I love your home so much, I was amazed at how much space and light there was, certainly better than any of the flats I've lived in!
ReplyDeleteYour home looks gorgeous. I wish mine had that air of homeliness you've managed to capture so well.
ReplyDeleteI too was really taken with how bright your home was, so many flats in Bristol lack big bright windows! x
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely post - your house looks so nice! I love having a nose around other people's. Is the pink light from Habitat? x
ReplyDeleteThanks! Yeah both the drum and the stand, I love them :) x
DeleteYour home looks amazing! Something out of a magazine. I wish mine looked as amazing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning house.....I long for my house to look something like this.....it currently resembles a toy shop!
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous! I love the coffee table and bookcase and that ceiling rose is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful home lovely x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and no sign of a plastic toy, I'm jealous! I miss high ceilings, it reminds me of our flat when we used to live in Bristol x
ReplyDeletelooks beautiful. Love that era of furniture too!
ReplyDeleteSo light and airy - and I love your style, especially the table :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful living space!
ReplyDeleteLove the old camera on top shelve :-)