Sunday, January 8, 2012

My Future House Wishlist

Adding to my past "Dream House" post, or just editing it a little.

1. A fireplace in the living room, but also one in the master bedroom.
McGill Design Group via Desire to Inspire

2. A chicken coop.
Isabelle & Bradon via Apartment Therapy

3. A four seasons "catio." (Cat patio)
catioshowcase.com

4. At least one set of French / antique double doors inside.
style-files.com

5. Four or more bedrooms.
Room for Color, Apartment Therapy

Nickey Kehoe via Decorpad

6. An indoor swing for any future baby, preferably in a very whimsical, mainly white bedroom.
Pinterest

7. Brick or tile for the kitchen floor. (I am SO sick of hardwood in my kitchen.)
The Style Files

Tommy Smythe via La Dolce Vita

8. A butler's pantry. (Now I'm getting picky. But it really sucks having to go into the basement every time I'm hungry. Granted a future house would have more space in the kitchen for food...I still want one.)
Houzz via Material Girls

9. A bigger master bath.
219 North Cliffwood via Decorpad

10. A Japanese wood soaking tub / hinoki tub.
Sergetheconcierge.com

hottubspa.info

11. An indoor (maybe in basement) sauna.
casasugar



12. An outdoor fireplace, preferable under the patio or something so you can still enjoy it when the weather is bad.
outdoorfireplacesok.com

13. Tons of trees on the property.

14. Either a completely white exterior or a brick exterior, although I think most would agree with me if I said I'd be completely happy in the house from Practical Magic.


15. A white beadboard ceiling in the kitchen.

Michael S. Smith via Cococozy

16. A brick patio, with a beadboard ceiling and chandelier.
Live Breathe Decor

17. A meditation/reading/movie room with two chaise lounges and a fireplace.
H&H via Live Breathe Decor

18. Some rounded windows, preferably over the kitchen sink.
Alvhelm via Cococozy

A screenshot of Dave's bedroom from "The Chipmunks"

For Your Viewing Pleasure

Here is a round-up of what I've been seeing online lately. All of these spaces are very inspirational.

Traditional Home

Paul Bangay (look at that slate detail!)

Live Breathe Decor

H&H via Live Breathe Decor


Atlantis Home

Shelter

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Inspired to Use Color

Found this in an email from Traditional Home:


and I realized how easy it would be to make my living room look very similar. Below is a picture of my space with a newly aquired big, heavy, wooden sign I painted blue, although it is not up on the wall yet, it is just resting on top of the bookcases. (By the way, I'd love to get a brown zebra cowhide for the room.)


I am not sure yet if I want to make this change. I really love the room as it is now (see below) and I wonder if the sign will be too much for the small space. The sign would sit a little higher on the wall, behind the TV, than it does in the picture above. When viewing the picture below, note that the ugly gray leather sofa is going bye bye as soon as possible. What do you think I should replace it with? I was thinking of a beige linen chaise or extra wide club chair...


So, your thoughts? Keep it warm and cozy, or add a pop of color? It won't look so silly when that sofa is replaced, but maybe the sign would look better painted black instead of blue.

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Happy New Year & J.K. Place Capri

Today I'd like to post pictures of the place I'd like to visit most, in hopes that I can go there soon. It is Isola di Ponza, Italy, a tiny island filled with cats and good food. There are a few islands in the group, and Capri is nearby. I went to Ponza when I was nine, and apparently now the islands are major tourist attractions that celebrities are known to frequent. Anyway, a while ago there were pictures of the J.K. Place Capri in one of my favorite online magazines, Lonny, and I just had to share how gorgeous this hotel is.

Michele Bonan is the designer of this hotel and they've also done the Heidelberg Suites in Germany and J.K. Place Firenze. I believe prices for the J.K. Capri start at 800 euros. Most images from their website.