Showing posts with label terrace. Show all posts
Showing posts with label terrace. Show all posts
A Church Becomes a Home
An abandoned Medieval property in Italy’s Chianti region comprised by a deconsecrated church and an adjacent apartment in La Convertoie, has been restored and fused into a single residence.
The property dates back to the 1th century. Siena architect Marco Vidotto and Vero Beach, Florida, designer Susan Schuyler Smith were appointed to bring it back to life.
The nave—now the living room—was restored to reflect its original design.
Restoration of the church was done under the direction of the institution charged with preserving Italy’s cultural heritage. Smith’s goal was to “create a warm and cozy space with the use of lighting, furnishings and colour,” while honouring the structure’s rich history. Vidotto brought the fresco above the altar’s replastered arch back to life.
Converted to a study, the sacristy had been added in the 1800s; Smith chose a wainscot chair and trestle table from that period.
The dining room, with its original beams, previously served as a loggia connecting the apartment to the church.
Smith installed the center island and cabinetry in the kitchen. The mid-19th-century fireplace “was kept as the focal point,” says the designer.
In the terrace garden, Chianti-based landscape architect Nancy Leszczynski planted Italian sage, rosemary, a pomegranate tree and assorted other flora.
I have linked this post over at Melissa's The Inspired Room. Thanks once again for hosting Melissa!
All images and information from Architectural Digest.
The property dates back to the 1th century. Siena architect Marco Vidotto and Vero Beach, Florida, designer Susan Schuyler Smith were appointed to bring it back to life.
The nave—now the living room—was restored to reflect its original design.
Restoration of the church was done under the direction of the institution charged with preserving Italy’s cultural heritage. Smith’s goal was to “create a warm and cozy space with the use of lighting, furnishings and colour,” while honouring the structure’s rich history. Vidotto brought the fresco above the altar’s replastered arch back to life.
Converted to a study, the sacristy had been added in the 1800s; Smith chose a wainscot chair and trestle table from that period.
The dining room, with its original beams, previously served as a loggia connecting the apartment to the church.
Smith installed the center island and cabinetry in the kitchen. The mid-19th-century fireplace “was kept as the focal point,” says the designer.
In the terrace garden, Chianti-based landscape architect Nancy Leszczynski planted Italian sage, rosemary, a pomegranate tree and assorted other flora.
I have linked this post over at Melissa's The Inspired Room. Thanks once again for hosting Melissa!
All images and information from Architectural Digest.
Interior Designer Paola Navone
Good morning dear readers. Today we're heading for Greece to visit Italian interior designer Paola Navone's house. Perched on the rocks of the Cycladic island in Greece with a magnificent view of the Aegean Sea this minimalist, rustic house has only three colours, grey, white and a little brown.
No carpets or rugs in this house. As you see they have just been painted directly on the concrete floor. On this terrrace a striped "rug" was painted, fringes and all. The beds were designed by Paola. Notice a small detail: the stripes painted on the wall perfectly match the sides of the beds and the rug.
At the side she placed a huge 2 metre high terracotta urn. These urns are traditionally used for storing oil and are buried in the ground. Paola just turned it upside down to make a sort of primitive sculpture.
Wedged between three walls of the house lies a more intimate terrace with light grey plastic chairs. The painted floor has a fancier design here.
The entrance of the house was fitted with makeshift furniture by Paola. The table stands on two big whitewashed vases placed upside down. Another striped rug painted on the floor.
The small basket like tables were also designed by Paola.
The master bedroom faces the Aegean Sea.
I don't see how these three small children's chairs can be comfortable to sit in and have lunch. Too low if you are an adult and not high enough if you're a kid. Ah, well, I guess it's not functionality Paola was after when she decorated these rooms.
Very simple. I like the iron cast double burner. The stainless steel utensils were purchased in Greek bazaars. The aluminum and chrome charis and the hanging lamps were brought from Italy.
For those who return from the nearby beach a shower was installed in a recess of the terrace.
All images from marie claire maison.
No carpets or rugs in this house. As you see they have just been painted directly on the concrete floor. On this terrrace a striped "rug" was painted, fringes and all. The beds were designed by Paola. Notice a small detail: the stripes painted on the wall perfectly match the sides of the beds and the rug.
At the side she placed a huge 2 metre high terracotta urn. These urns are traditionally used for storing oil and are buried in the ground. Paola just turned it upside down to make a sort of primitive sculpture.
Wedged between three walls of the house lies a more intimate terrace with light grey plastic chairs. The painted floor has a fancier design here.
The entrance of the house was fitted with makeshift furniture by Paola. The table stands on two big whitewashed vases placed upside down. Another striped rug painted on the floor.
The small basket like tables were also designed by Paola.
The master bedroom faces the Aegean Sea.
I don't see how these three small children's chairs can be comfortable to sit in and have lunch. Too low if you are an adult and not high enough if you're a kid. Ah, well, I guess it's not functionality Paola was after when she decorated these rooms.
Very simple. I like the iron cast double burner. The stainless steel utensils were purchased in Greek bazaars. The aluminum and chrome charis and the hanging lamps were brought from Italy.
For those who return from the nearby beach a shower was installed in a recess of the terrace.
All images from marie claire maison.
Loft in Barcelona
Good morning. Today I invite you to see this loft with an open floor plan in Spain right in the heart of busy Barcelona. The huge terrace makes you forget you're in the middle of the city.
The mirror makes this industrial style kitchen seem bigger. I like that sewer lid mat and the stainless steel scales.
All images from here.
The mirror makes this industrial style kitchen seem bigger. I like that sewer lid mat and the stainless steel scales.
All images from here.
Maison & Travaux Renovation Winners
There was a competition last month for the best porch or terrace renovation sponsored by Maison & Travaux. These are the photographs submitted by some of the 20 winners. If you'd like to see the rest of the photographs the link is at the end of this post.
All images from here.
All images from here.
Great Outdoor Ideas
Good morning to you dear readers. Today I've put together quite a number of photographs with lots of ideas for decorating your outdoor spaces. Porches, patios, balconies, terraces and some gardens. They surely will get you into the mood to step outside, arrange your pots and plants and enjoy the good weather.
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I tend to shy away from shocking pink but I love the way it looks here!
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Those little head pillows are a great idea for these deck chairs for two reasons: they won't slip down behind you when you lean forward and I'm sure my crafty friends would find them easy to make!
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These easy to roll up wood Venetian blinds are a good idea to get the shade you need just right.
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Love the colour on these walls.
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Love the arches and combination of brick and stone.
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Pretty little spot to relax and read.
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All images from micasa.
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I tend to shy away from shocking pink but I love the way it looks here!
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Those little head pillows are a great idea for these deck chairs for two reasons: they won't slip down behind you when you lean forward and I'm sure my crafty friends would find them easy to make!
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These easy to roll up wood Venetian blinds are a good idea to get the shade you need just right.
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Love the colour on these walls.
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Love the arches and combination of brick and stone.
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Pretty little spot to relax and read.
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All images from micasa.
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