Beautiful Panorama Modern Villa

Villa A is located on the slope of the Poestling Berg – a mountain overlooking Linz, Austria. The site is accessed from the road behind leading down hills to the building’s main entrance, covered by an extended cantilever roof structure. The city’s panorama that it features is truly breathtaking. It can be seen from almost all rooms and from the swimming pool on a terrace.

Corvin Cristian Headvertising Office Interior

Corvin Cristian Romania architect has designed the interior design for office Headvertising, an advertising agency in Bucharest, Romania. This office is located in Old Romanian Stock Exchange building. The theme of the interior design is the design of furniture for storage of goods or file, as a room divider

Autoban The Ojeni Apartment Interior Design

The Turkish design studio Autoban have sent us photos of a recently completed apartment interior they have refurbished and filled with their own furniture designs. Project description from Autoban: Lying between one of the chiquest streets in Beyolu and the lively heart of Tünel, the Ojeni flats boast stunning views over the whole of historic Istanbul and the Bosphorus.

Contemporary Interior Design in Victorian Apartment

A houses and apartments go through countless refurbishments and changing fashions, details such as picture and dado-rails come and go, radiators are boxed over or left exposed and, of course, kitchens and bathrooms are replaced at an astonishing rate. Working in the international fashion business means that the owners of this central London apartment travel

Colorful Vertical Space Apartment Interior Design

Instead of trying to make his vertical space look larger by using the common device of an all-white scheme, the interior design director of a top UK fabric and design company took another approach in this south-west London apartment. A developer had bought an old school, divided the spaces into units of various sizes and sold them on as empty shells.

Luxury Apartment Design with Antique Furniture Decorating

A gallery owner, picture-framing expert and author of several design books has decorated her large London apartment in pale, creamy whites, concentrating on the play of natural light afforded by its luxuriously tall windows, instead of a separate dining-room she has been able to incorporate an antique table and chairs into the new kitchen

Unplanned Decorating Minimalist Apartment in London

Buing off-plan can be risky business, but this apartment was purchased without a plan at all, just an empty space with walls, plenty of windows and a roof. The owners spend a lot time in California and were concerned that wherever they lived in London would never be light enough. The solution was a roof-top above a warehouse conversion.

Classic Contemporary France Interior Designs

vernet paris hotel room interior design

vernet hotel paris bar modern interior design

mies van der rohe orange daybed sofa design

modern furniture style interior design

mies van der rohe daybed barcelona

kids and main bedroom interior classic contemporary design

contemporary vernet hotel french style bedroom interior design

french style windows classic design

bathroom bedroom classic contemporary design

classic contemporary interior room design

classic contemporary kitchen dining room design

Interior Design Ideas For Beginner Interior Design Ideas

Some people seem to have a natural eye for design and always seem to have great ideas interior design. I’m not one of those people. Only a week I was setting up a new office and are looking for a nice accent piece. At the store I came up with a combination of items that I liked, and then decided to ask one employee to a second opinion. My idea was shot down as combining different styles. So I seek another opinion, and got the same answer. I asked myself, “If I like it, is not that good enough?” Maybe for an eclectic and personal space, but for a business office, it is not good enough. The interior design should make a statement, and “I do not think so” is not what I would share.

So I started doing some research for interior design ideas, and I learned a lot. Here are four tips that I found useful, and if you are a beginner design, hopefully you will too.

1. It’s ok to copy ideas from anywhere you can find them. Your friend might not naturally be a great designer, but when he saw the HGTV enough, he might have become one over time. If he has a room that you like, feel free to copy, a replacement, your own taste. Watch shows the house a few decorations, and read magazines, you’ll soon have a lot of interior design ideas from which to choose. Take ideas from anywhere you can get them, and then tweak them to make their own.

2. Look at your living space and keep only what you really love. If you do not like something, or do not care if it’s there, get rid of it! Either throw it away, donate it to charity, or the box if you have family values. Just because it was originally owned by Great Aunt Delilah, does not mean you have to show them. You still can save it to hand to the next generation, or hand over to someone else in the family.

Natural Classic White Living Room

Natural Classic White Living Room
Natural Classic White Living Room

Natural Classic White Living Room

Designer Angela Free used four different shades of Benjamin Moore white paint in this living room: Spanish White on the inner wall molding; White Dove on the outer wall molding; White Opulence on the molding and crown trim; and Sand Dollar on the ceiling. Free describes this latter color as a "a very pale rosy white"; she painted it in high gloss to create "a soft reflective glow." Decorative artist Katherine Jacobus painted a subtle faux linen effect on all the molding to give it a sense of depth and dimension

Contemporary Interior Design in Victorian Apartment

A houses and apartments go through countless refurbishments and changing fashions, details such as picture and dado-rails come and go, radiators are boxed over or left exposed and, of course, kitchens and bathrooms are replaced at an astonishing rate. Working in the international fashion business means that the owners of this central London apartment travel frequently.

Classic Contemporary Style Sloane Square Apartment

Moving from the United States to the notoriously cramped city of London can be spatially challenging exercise, and the interior designer who lives in this Chelsea apartment was well aware that finding a large apartment, all on one floor, would take some time. Situated on Sloane Square and designed by the architect Lord Willet in 1900, the building including an original cage type li

Autoban The Ojeni Apartment Interior Design

The Turkish design studio Autoban have sent us photos of a recently completed apartment interior they have refurbished and filled with their own furniture designs. Project description from Autoban: Lying between one of the chiquest streets in Beyolu and the lively heart of Tünel, the Ojeni flats boast stunning views over the whole of historic Istanbul and the Bosphorus

ten images of inspiration : random bits of beauty.

Goodness, what is going on here? Every year, while back home in Los Angeles, I have all sorts of trouble posting on here. Not only do I have very limited access to a computer (it's true: I still don't own a laptop), but the chaos of the holidays becomes all too time-consuming and overwhelming. Please believe me when I say this though: come the end of the week, when I am back home in rainy Portland, posting will be constant. For now though, I am going to do what I can. Today? Random bits of beauty from some truly talented photographers. And one more thing: I hope you all had a lovely Christmas!

Sources (from top to bottom): Lieke Romeijn, Ashley Anthony, Viktor Vautier, Billy & Hells, Anna Hatzakis, Elizabeth Weinberg, Anna Dykema, Baron Wells, Amalia Chimera, and Annette Pehrsson.

thought of the day : please.

"please have snow and mistletoe," a HELVETICA FOR THE HOLIDAYS postcard from Suffragette. ($2.50)

I must say, I am terribly sorry for the few quiet days on here. I am back home for Christmas and haven't had any access to a computer. I hope you all have been dealing with the chaos well!

a happy weekend...

...to all of you! If you're like me, you'll be getting all of those last-minute presents purchased and wrapped. Or just baking a whole lot of cookies. See you Monday!

(above photograph by Chris Craymer)

guest post : (inspired by) stephin merritt & the magnetic fields.

(The following post is by a new Design is Mine contributor, my dear friend Christopher Williams. From time-to-time, he will be posting his favorites for style and design inspiration. Hooray for finally having a male guest blogger!)




To celebrate the release of "Strange Powers", the documentary about Stephin Merritt and his band The Magnetic Fields, I've chosen some items that (to me) carry a touch of Mr. Merritt's personality and signature themes that run through his songs.

Pour yourself a nice stiff drink, que up your favorite ABBA vinyl, and enjoy.

1. 69 Love Songs Vinyl Boxset ($99.98), 2. Chaplin ($38), 3. Original Gin, 4. Yes, a Voyage to the Moon is Possible! ($49.99), 5. Mandolin -10 different woods ($1200), 6. Greeting Card, Just Arrived in New York City ($4.95), 7. THE MAGNETIC FIELDS ($25) and 8. Stephin (price unknown)

cheers.

It's true- as much as I truly adore pretty and feminine items, I sincerely appreciate well-designed, snarky pieces. Maybe it's due to the fact that (surprise!) I have the mouth of a sailor. So please, Santa, can I have this oh-so special Cheers Mother Fucker flask for Christmas? ($50)

flickr photo of the day : triangles.

"bunting" by Stephanie Congdon Barnes. (See also: 3191 Miles Apart)

interior inspiration : festive reds.

'tis the season for an abundance of reds. Since it happens to be my favorite color, I tend to love seeing it everywhere. Bring it on!

Sources (from top to bottom): LivingEtc, Daniel Farmer, Marie Claire Maison, Design*Sponge: Max & Linda, Marie Claire Maison, LivingEtc, and Guido Barbagelata.