Interiors | Black & White | Classic-Modern

Today I came across the work of Spanish interior designer Nacho Polo while looking for some black & white interior inspiration. 

This particular project entailed restoring the historical memory of an early 19th century home in Madrid. The end product is truly swoon-worthy... with the old glory restored by uncovering and retaining the old architectural details and new life infused through a clever and artistic amalgamation of classic and modern design elements...

In all the rooms there is a beautiful juxtaposition of modern furniture with the traditional architectural details like the elaborate crown molding. The effect is very striking yet harmonious...

Such a gorgeous collection of chandeliers...

 If a black & white palette is too stark or daunting for you, experimenting with the look in a small space, a power room for instance, may be the best way to go...

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Different but similar...

Look at the similarity between these two rooms..a dining space and a bathroom. They are from the same house..that of interior designer Vanessa Alexander. Though the function of the two rooms could not be more different..the layout & decor works perfectly in both...

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Today I'm loving...

...the mix of modern and traditional in these living rooms...just perfect harmony!

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Monday workspace...

A beautiful example of industrial chic...a great place to start a creative new week...




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 Happy Monday!

Today I'm loving...

This dining room in a house in Odense (Denmark)..almost spartan..yet so cheerful. Modern or minimalistic aren't really the terms I would use for my style of decorating..but I sure am digging this room!!

Those huge windows..real high ceiling..and the fun art atop an IKEA credenza..not to forget the giraffe surveying the outdoors..super cute...

The wall to wall sliding doors open out to an incredible terrace and the orchard beyond ...

How funky are those pendant lights over the table!!

This is the kind of modern eclectic look that I could live with...very happily!!
Hope you all had a great start to the week..Happy tuesday!

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House tour- sublime modernity

Modern, serene and beautiful...this family home located in a regional park near Vilnius in Lithuania is a wonderful example of preserving the old while making something new...What at first glance looks like the reflection of a nearby house is actually the original yellow brick cottage that was so ingeniously wrapped in an outer glass structure by the architects at Architectu Biureafter it was discovered that the cottage was made with some valuable old bricks. The discovery led to a complete change of plans and the building of this incredible home...

Enveloped in this shell of glass, the ground floor has an unmatched 360 degree view of the regional park...

The simple yet stunning facade...

A fabulously modern staircase connects all the different levels of the house, starting from the basement...

Another look at the staircase juxtaposed with the original brick structure..such a beautiful contrast...

A modern minimalistic dining area...

Finally, the kitchen with it's fabulous view that must lead to some really inspired cooking!!

I could very happily live here...could you?


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P.S.: You'll never guess what all it took for me to compose this post..I have not been able to sign into my blogger account through explorer since this morning on my laptop( which incidentally has all my image files)..my other option was to use the iPad which only allows for composing the post in the dreaded HTML mode..I have no idea how I pulled it off..if anyone knows an easier way of blogging on the iPad, please be kind enough to share!! I have heard about the Blogpress app. but don't know how good it is.

Room inspiration - modern simplicity...

When style is inherent..one doesn't have to try too hard..It comes naturally and the simplest of things aquire a persona so striking that a room becomes very special. This room, for instance, houses some old furniture mixed with new in a simple and relaxed configuration, yet there is no denying its unique appeal. Old office chairs coverd in blue mohair , combine beautifully with a Madeline Weinrib cotton dhurrie and glass topped coffee table from Mies van der Rohe. Simple bamboo blinds on the windows, an old armoire in a corner and an eclectic mix of art over a second hand industrial console complete the no-fuss British modern look as intended by the homeowner and decorator Stephanie Lees. The bubble pendant light by George Nelson keeps the look fresh and modern...

The art collection on and over the console is inspiring. The dog and lanscape paintings are by Stephanie's late father. On the console rest some pieces by Jonathan Adler, Rosanthal and Klein Reid. The vignette, like rest of the room, is clean, crisp and unpretentious.

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