Homedit.com Interior Design & Architecture Inspiration Newsletter

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• Hand Carved Sandstone Mushroom
• Handmade Midnight sofa by Old Hickory Tannery
• The Beauty of Subway Tiles in the Kitchen
• Lovely Spanish-style Colonial in Panama
• Andrew Corrie and Harriet Maxwel’s new home in NYC
• Sweet DIY Paint Swatch Chandelier
• Modern Richmond property for sale
• Another Refreshing Italian Bathroom Collection by Lasaidea
• Practical Timetron Blender
• Interview With Tamara Kaye-Honey Who Provides A Playfully Modern Approach To Design

Hand Carved Sandstone Mushroom Posted: 12 Sep 2011 10:41 AM PDT I was on my honeymoon about ten years ago when I saw this marvelous little garden in a small mountain town. It was really green and nice, but what drew me there were the many outdoor decorations I could see  spread all over the place. There were dwarfs and birds, mushrooms and little stone fountains. It was like a magic garden in fairy tales. So I decided to have a similar garden, at least some time in the future when I planned to have kids. Well, if you have a small garden and you have plans to arrange it, you might want to use this beautiful Hand Carved Sandstone Mushroom. This mushroom is carved of natural stone and the people doing this used their hands to do this, making the final product a nice and beautiful one, made with love. It looks just like a natural mushroom you can find in the woods on a rainy day, but only made of stone. It has some small carved dots on its surface that try to imitate the natural look. One such item can be bought for £9.50. Subscribe to Homedit's Feed to get constant updates of our Awesome Posts! © Homedit- Daily interior design ideas ! | Permalink to Hand Carved Sandstone Mushroom

Handmade Midnight sofa by Old Hickory Tannery Posted: 12 Sep 2011 09:46 AM PDT The company that produces this beautiful sofa was founded more than 30 years ago and it's still family-owned. It's located in Hickory, North Carolina. Eve though the name still reminds of the company's original focus on fine leather furniture, nowadays it's equally known for its fabric designs. Midnight is the name of a sofa that has a classic-traditional design with a modern touch. Like all the other products made by this company, it was cut and sewn entirely by hand. Impressively, all frames are solid hardwood, nailhead trim is hand-hammered, and all springs are hand-tied to the frame and surrounding springs at eight points for lasting comfort and stability. These are details that apply to all the products. Midnight is Handcrafted of maple with a hand-painted finish and it's wrapped in tufted viscose/cotton. The sofa measures 70.5″L x 37″D x 30.5″T; the seat is is 50″L x 22″D x 17″T and the arms are 25″T. The sofa can be purchased at a price of $3,159.00. The slightly curved design allows for a pleasant and very comfortable feel, while the plush further enhances this sensation. This sofa was designed for traditional homes where it would look very beautiful in the living room, in a matching décor. The color is a strange tone or dark purple but it's a quiet tone that can be easily complemented by any other color. Subscribe to Homedit's Feed to get constant updates of our Awesome Posts! © Homedit- Daily interior design ideas ! | Permalink to Handmade Midnight sofa by Old Hickory Tannery

The Beauty of Subway Tiles in the Kitchen Posted: 12 Sep 2011 08:43 AM PDT Kitchen is a place where hygiene is on the first place. Here everything must sparkle and be cleaned. So it is important to maintain this space as clean as possible. The subway tiles may be perfect for a kitchen. Perhaps some would say that they are out of fashion or do not look too good nowadays. If you think of the advantages that the subway tiles have in the kitchen perhaps you will have a different opinion and will see things from a different perspective.The most important thing of a subway tile in the kitchen is the fact that it protects the wall from all sort of dirty things and it can be cleaned easily. Subway tiles may have different nuances and patterns so that you can create your own interior décor that will look differently according to the type of the subway tile you have chosen. The model of subway tile can be matched with the colors that you have in the kitchen, the style that you would like to create here so that you can use a certain symmetry and create a harmonious ambient.{found on decorati} Subscribe to Homedit's Feed to get constant updates of our Awesome Posts! © Homedit- Daily interior design ideas ! | Permalink to The Beauty of Subway Tiles in the Kitchen

Lovely Spanish-style Colonial in Panama Posted: 12 Sep 2011 07:23 AM PDT If you are one of the many house hunters out there and you are looking for a stylish home, then this next house is going to blow your mind. Located in the gated beachfront resort of Buenaventura, on Panama’s Pacific Coast this home is the perfect place to start your search. This six-year-old house is a gorgeous home and is situated just a hour and a half from Panama City. The two-story house features four bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, an open kitchen and dining area and a living room with media center. Built in the Spanish colonial style, around an interior courtyard with a fountain and skylight, this lovely residence borders the beach, and also has a soothing swimming pool with waterfalls, a hot tub and a swim-up bar. Moreover the house has an eclectic flair due to the mixture of modern and traditional elements. Furthermore, the designers used neutral colors in order to create the feeling of a bright, airy space. What’s more, it presents great features, such as astounding views of the ocean, Italian cabinetry in the kitchen, Spanish flooring and colonial-style wrought-in light fixtures. Situated just a glance away from the grocery shops, drugstores and the shopping district, this stunning house is the perfect place for you and your family. Surrounded by tropical landscaping, the house is on the market for $1.6 million. The residence being exempt from property taxes for the next 14 years, it really is a great place to land. Subscribe to Homedit's Feed to get constant updates of our Awesome Posts! © Homedit- Daily interior design ideas ! | Permalink to Lovely Spanish-style Colonial in Panama

Andrew Corrie and Harriet Maxwel’s new home in NYC Posted: 12 Sep 2011 06:29 AM PDT Andrew Corrie and Harriet Maxwell are the owners of Ochre, a furniture and accessories shop featuring a variety of designs and textures. They moved in Soho back in 2005, the same year they opened the New York outpost of their shop on Broome Street. They had their eyes on a nearby loft that was very conveniently located close to the shop. However, the loft needed some serious renovation. The new owners decided to have a complete renovation, changing both the aspect and structure of the loft. They relocated the kitchen to the front of the loft in order to benefit from more natural light. Also, they decided to build a series of glass-walled room towards the interior of the loft. The rooms were later going to be used for their three small children. The interior design of the loft is a combination of old and new, antique and modern. As you might have guessed, the owners furnished the loft with their own creations, choosing a series of antique and modern pieces from Ochre. There are a lot of beautiful items that can be admired in the loft, like the Arctic Pear Chandelier, the pink vases, the beautiful oak table with cast bronze base, the antique mirrors from the dressing room and bathroom, the mercury glass table or the 1960s Murano glass chandeliers.{found on remodelista and pics by Ditte Isager} Subscribe to Homedit's Feed to get constant updates of our Awesome Posts! © Homedit- Daily interior design ideas ! | Permalink to Andrew Corrie and Harriet Maxwel’s new home in NYC

Sweet DIY Paint Swatch Chandelier Posted: 12 Sep 2011 05:18 AM PDT These autumn days may prove to be boring sometimes. If it happens to rain too then you definitely find a way to relax and feel nice. A bad weather may be a perfect opportunity to create wonderful things or discover activities that may fill in your boring moments with something funny and interesting. If you have a couple of free moments you may also try some DIY projects. You will have the opportunity to create something nice and useful for your home and feel proud of your work. Take for example this sweet DIY Paint Swatch Chandelier. Some materials and a few free moments will help you to get a nice and funny chandelier that will make your room become more joyful and attractive. All you need for this lovely DIY project is : a whole bunch of paint swatches of various colors, a scalloped paper punch that will help you to punch about 40-60 swatches into little medallions, a lamp shade which will remain without its fabric using an Exacto knife and a metal scissors, along piece of colored thread and a ribbon. The process is not complicated and the result will make feel joyful and satisfied of what you have accomplished to do. Perhaps one thing that you need to do is to think of a place where you can hang this sweet chandelier.{found on heygorg} Subscribe to Homedit's Feed to get constant updates of our Awesome Posts! © Homedit- Daily interior design ideas ! | Permalink to Sweet DIY Paint Swatch Chandelier

Modern Richmond property for sale Posted: 12 Sep 2011 03:29 AM PDT A stunning and innovative six bedroom detached contemporary house with natural stone elevations in a secluded garden setting in one of Richmond’s most desirable locations. This compact but very beautiful house is located on Kings Road, one of Richmond’s most desirable locations. It's a contemporary construction, with a minimalist style both in terms of architecture and interior design. even though there's not much to see from the outside, the house still looks stunning, especially at night. The image gets even more surprising as you go inside the house. This residence would be perfect for a small or medium family with good tastes. It features 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and 3 receptions that can be used as public areas such a living or dining room. As you enter the house, you would be surprised by the elegance of the interior décor. The walls are painted in a very warm tone of beige. The wooden floors are a very beautiful choice and they go very nice with the color of the walls. Moreover, the furniture is absolutely gorgeous. It's simple and elegant but still eye-catching. The colors are neutral with some exceptions for the wall art and the little details like the rugs or colorful pillows or decorative plants and vases. The ground floor has a series of floor-to-ceiling windows and glass walls that also continue on the first floor on one side of the house. Overall, this is a very elegant, stylish, warm and inviting house that could be easily called home. It can be yours for GBP 5,750,000. Subscribe to Homedit's Feed to get constant updates of our Awesome Posts! © Homedit- Daily interior design ideas ! | Permalink to Modern Richmond property for sale

Another Refreshing Italian Bathroom Collection by Lasaidea Posted: 12 Sep 2011 02:24 AM PDT Imagine yourself after a long hardworking day, tired and full of dust. It is not a beautiful scenario if you imagine all these things but it will make appreciate more a clean and refreshing space which can make transform you into a new person. One of these places can also be another refreshing Italian Bathroom Collection by Lasaidea.This type of bathroom, with modern and beautiful combinations of colors will assure you many moments of pleasure and comfort. Its modular lines include all the necessary equipment for a modern and practical bathroom that refers to bathroom furniture and accessories. Here you may find: cabinets and drawers with oodles of storage space, countertops with separate or integrated washbasins, mirrors and lighting. The Italian Bathroom Collection by Lasaidea will amaze you with the unconventional design, refined style, elegance and refreshing atmosphere. All these elements create a wonderful space where you can satisfy any desire and enjoy plenty of relaxation moments. Another advantage of this collection is the fact that offers you the opportunity to choose the combinations of colors you want or wood varieties as it is available in fifty glossy and fifty matte colors and ten different wood varieties. It depends on your tastes and preferences which will make you decide the design that you would like to have or need. Subscribe to Homedit's Feed to get constant updates of our Awesome Posts! © Homedit- Daily interior design ideas ! | Permalink to Another Refreshing Italian Bathroom Collection by Lasaidea

Practical Timetron Blender Posted: 12 Sep 2011 01:48 AM PDT Kitchen is a place which can scary you in case it has not all the necessary equipment. It is hard to start cooking when you have not a mixer, a blender or other appliances which can make your work easier and more pleasant. Sometimes some of these appliances are indispensable as the recipe you use it for a favorite dish may require you such an appliance. When you have a small kid, the situation becomes more stressful if it happens that you have not a blender. The moment you start to feed him or her with real food, a blender becomes an indispensable appliance for you. Each type of food you prepare it must pass through the blender as your baby has not his or her teeth yet. As a fresh mummy I can assure you that will make your life and work easier. If you are interested in such an appliance here it is the practical Timetron Blender. It is a blender which comes with two- speed 525 Watt motor, Pulse function, 1.3 liter glass jar and stainless steel blade. As you may notice is very useful and practical as it offers you enough space where you can prepare the food and the Pulse function makes it more attractive. If you need it you must know that it is available in two different colors, white and dark red so that you can choose the nuance that fits you best your kitchen interior or your preferences. Subscribe to Homedit's Feed to get constant updates of our Awesome Posts! © Homedit- Daily interior design ideas ! | Permalink to Practical Timetron Blender

Interview With Tamara Kaye-Honey Who Provides A Playfully Modern Approach To Design Posted: 11 Sep 2011 10:46 PM PDT Tamara Kaye-Honey from House Of Honey took the challenge of answering our 13 questions which reveal an impressive experience mixing old and new with whimsical and unusual pieces,shapes and colors.Tamara combines high and low pieces and materials,both new and vintage in an unexpected way to create fresh yet timeless spaces. Homedit: Were you always interested in design? Tell us about the moment when you decided this is the way to go. Tamara: I've  always been fascinated by fashion and interiors. As a child growing up in Nova Scotia  Canada  I was fortunate enough to travel with my dad on business to cities like NYC and London and was  in awe of the magnificent styles.  I received my graduate education in NYC at The Fashion Institute of Technology and was later hired as a clothing buyer for Bergdorf Goodman. My love of fashion easily translated into interior design. Color theory, patterns, scale etc  and  the overall skill of putting an outfit together is very similar to that of a room. I still look to fashion to help inspire an interior and truly feel they go hand in hand. Homedit: Where do you find your inspiration? Tamara: I'm inspired by design and architecture from both the past and present. The idea of customizing, re-working and reinventing, propels my designs. I try to create environments and pieces that are fresh and modern, yet retain a timeless quality. Homedit: How long ago did you start your business? Tamara: I've been practicing interior design for about  10 years and opened House Of Honey last May out of a desire to showcase my design sensibility. I felt there was a void in the market for a chic shop that carried a curated selection of  re-invented home furnishings and decorative accessories. The House of Honey concept is based on the idea of accessible design and a lifestyle that is full of personality, humor and of course, style. House of Honey gives clients the opportunity and access to great new and vintage fabrics and wallpapers and allows them to be part of the design process. Homedit: Can describe a bit your first interior design project ? Tamara: My first major renovation project was our first home in Los Angeles( a mid-century modern gem) but my first  break was a hair salon I redesigned in South Pasadena. The owner took a big chance with hiring an unknown designer but it paid off for both of us! Homedit: What kind of people ask for your help? Tamara: Many of my clients have children so creating spaces that are both practical and chic is very important. I try to work with clients to make sure there is a connection or flow throughout the interior and a common thread, like one complete thought. I try to create personal spaces that are not only original in terms of design but thought provoking and unexpected. My interiors are an artful mix of old and new with a bit of whimsy and a  definite sense of humor. Homedit: What is your favourite book/magazine on design? How about your favourite site? Tamara: I collect vintage interior design books and have all by David Hicks. I'm excited for the release of the  new Design Sponge book which comes out this month featuring many of the sites best projects, including one of mine! For current design, the UK based magazine Livingetc  is amazing  and for online magazines Rue and Ivy&Piper are brilliant resources and very entertaining. Homedit: What you recommend for this year ? Tamara: Trends are best suited to profile in accessories so you can change them up seasonally.  It's all about creating timeless interiors that mix witty and dramatic touches to create unique and personal spaces with a common narrative Start a collection and keep adding.  I have started collecting vintage ship paintings for my son  and the wall is starting to look great. I have done the same with vintage flower paintings for the guest bathroom. I think I have about 15 painting, creating a beautiful wall collage; the effect is quite dramatic.  I'm not a big fan of interiors that feel like they have been put together at once. Coming from a background in fashion its like walking out of a shop with an outfit all by the same designer. Its nice to mix it up and give a sense of history and personality in both fashion and interiors. I'm a big fan of mixing both my clothing and interiors with new and old. Homedit: What is the average time allocated to a project? Tamara: It depends, I have some projects that take a few years and others a few months. I love the mix of types of projects and clients. It keeps it exciting! Homedit: What advice do you have for young designers or architects reading this interview? Tamara: Be inspired and take in everything around you both old and new and always look to the past for new designs. It's about reinterpreting and taking something old and making it fresh, current and creating your own sense of timelessness. Homedit: What is your favorite thing at home that you didn't design? Tamara: So many….Our dining room table is a mid-century Milo Baughman table. I bought it on craigs list for  $500 from an elderly artist who used it in her studio for 30 years. It was covered in paint splatters when it arrived, but a bit of goof off and it looks brand new. Our 1970s hanging parrot chair by Ib Arberg. I bought it with intentions of putting it in the window at my shop but its in the kids playroom, I think to stay! Homedit: What was the best design advice anyone gave you? Tamara: "Be true to yourself and just go for it. You will regret it if you don’t." My friend and business startup expert Nada Jones  recently published the book ’16 Weeks to Your Dream Business: A Weekly Planner for Entrepreneurial Women”. It's a must read for anyone trying to start or grow a business. Homedit: What are your plans for the future? Tamara: My goal is to expand my signature style " The New Vintage". By mixing old and new with whimsical and usual pieces/patterns/shapes and colors, the result is a fresh, playful and modern approach to design. I have just finished designing a line of nursery furniture for Nurseryworks that launched at this years ICFF and am working on a  lighting  line. Oh and dreams of future boutique hotel project hopefully in Pasadena (where I Iive.) Homedit: What do you think of our site? Tamara:It's so inspirational and such a great resource for client projects. I actually have been referring to Homedit lately to help with my attic renovation. So amazing! Thanks for the opportunity to contribute to your amazing site. Cheers Tamara Subscribe to Homedit's Feed to get constant updates of our Awesome Posts! © Homedit- Daily interior design ideas ! | Permalink to Interview With Tamara Kaye-Honey Who Provides A Playfully Modern Approach To Design

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