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All photography via Nobis Hotel Copenhagen.

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See the new Blocks collection here.

All photography by Flock.

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For more, see Gerald Culliford or visit the yard in Kingston Upon Thames in Surrey.

All photography via Gerald Culliford.

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COLOUR CRUSH

But it’s good to be challenged on this when you come across an interior where colour has been used really well. Take this midcentury home that showcases Benjamin Moore’s 2018 Colour of the Year, Caliente, a vibrant red that’s been described by Benjamin Moore’s Director of Strategic Design Intelligence Ellen O’Neill as “strong, radiant and full of energy.”

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Photography by John Bessler for Benjamin Moore.

Explore the look here.

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WILLIAMSTONE FARM STEADINGS

Set in a four acre plot of farmland on the edge of North Berwick in East Lothian, Williamstone Farm Steadings might appear traditional from the outside with the combination of rustic stone walls and red pantile roofs, but once inside these grade B listed buildings – The Barn, The Byre and The Bothy – you can expect pared back and contemporary living spaces. Each of the three properties has its own character and style, yet each shares the same aesthetic language of quiet and understated elegance.

See the post here.

The Bothy, The Barn and The Byre are available to let – see all the properties here.

All photography by Jane Barlow.

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It’s been too long...

... three months, to be exact. I’ve been busy blogging and creating Steller stories, but it was about time that I caught up here. So many blog posts to share. Anyway, here’s a beautiful image and space I came across #viaPinterest that led back to the wonderful photographer Nicole Franzen. If you feel the need to escape all things festive and absorb some gorgeous interiors photography, head here.

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Industrial style

... loft living in New York in the home of a Dutch stylist and an Italian architect and set designer. Love the quiet, refined kitchen in this context.

See the feature on Casa Vogue, with photos by Mark Seelen. Via Pinterest.

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Can't resist...

these Mutina Puzzle tiles designed by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby and available in 8 colour families. Perfectly graphic, and perfect colour combo.

Photos via Academy Tiles.

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NERO MARQUINA

I realise it’s still summer, and I probably should still be thinking about summer light and summer palettes, but I feel like I’m being drawn to the dark side at the moment. I’ve been helping my Mum with her new kitchen and bathroom redesign, and it’s all dark: riven slate-effect cladding on the bathroom walls and off-black kitchen cabinetry. Even the appliances are black, as is the kitchen tap. I think my head has been so full of this colour palette that I’m being drawn to certain finishes as a result.

Which brings me to this gorgeous Nero Marquina collection of tiles from Original Style – a matt-finish porcelain that looks like marble.

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See the Nero Marquina tiles from Original Style.

Photography from Original Style.

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THE UNO 

Up until a few years ago, I was one of those people who always said I couldn’t live in a place without a bath. I needed my end-of-the-day bathing fix to unwind – and sleep. But now, the last thing I do at night before going to bed is take Harris and Bracken out for a walk, and by the time I get home it’s close to midnight and I’m too tired. But that doesn’t mean that I can’t appreciate a bath purely for its aesthetics! Which explains why the new Uno freestanding bath from Clearwater caught my eye.

When I was thinking about introducing a new super-short post style on Spotlight – think of this as an #ObjectOfDesire showcasing some design pieces or collections that I’ve spotted and loved – I realised that the Uno would be the perfect object to kick this off. Measuring 1550mm by 725mm with a high gloss surface, the Uno’s ClearStone material avoids the excessive weight common with many solid surface freestanding baths as the coating is moulded onto the bath’s surface, so you’re guaranteed a long-lasting finish that’s resistant to scratching or cracking. And the Uno’s slender profile and sculptural simplicity means that this piece will never date. Beautiful, right?

See the post here.

See the Uno.

Photography by Clearwater.

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THE FOLLY

The original West Hackney Parochial School in Stoke Newington in London’s N16 was built in 1857 as two large halls that housed the girls’ wing to the west and the boys’ wing to the east. The building was later used as a church hall, a social hall and a snooker hall, and more recently its name was changed to Grange Hall and it was used as a warehouse for electrical fittings and rare transistors.

This building’s latest incarnation sees Grange Hall developed into nine houses, including this three bedroom property, The Folly, which is being marketed by Aucoot. The development is the work of the architects Nissen Richards Studio who have transformed the property to form spacious and contemporary living spaces while retaining the building’s many original features – indeed the development is currently shortlisted for an AJ Retrofit Award. The interior of The Folly has been created by the interior designer Adam Bray, who has selected pieces that complement this property’s industrial-meets-loft living vibe with an aesthetic that’s both eclectic and elegant.

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See The Folly on Aucoot.

All photography from Aucoot.

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SCANDI X ITALY

When I spotted this gorgeous house featured on Inside Out I couldn’t resist featuring a few images. What do you get when a Norwegian interior designer, Hanne Poli, who has also lived in New York, Malaysia and Amsterdam, relocates with her family to Italy? Well, you get an amazing house for one thing, and an interior that blends Poli’s pared back Scandinavian roots with a relaxed rural Italian vibe and a fair share of eclectic touches.

See the blog post here.

See more of this home on Inside Out, with all photography by Fabrizio Cicconi/Living Inside (via Inside Out).

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GOTHENBURG APARTMENT

I came across this apartment the other day on HomeDSGN while scrolling for inspiration, and as I couldn’t see any photo credits I did a quick search to track down some background of this apartment. The original article appeared in Swedish Elle Decoration and this stunning apartment is the Gothenburg home of interior designer Sara Gerum and her craftsman husband Christoffer.

You can see why this interior caught my eye, right? It has everything I love, from the monochrome palette to the parquet flooring and the elegant period detailing. The apartment dates from 1898 and many of the original details have been retained, from the ornate fireplaces to the plaster mouldings and the incredible detailing on the painted ceiling above.

See the blog post here.

See the feature on Elle Decoration.

All photography by Johanna Hagbard.

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Marble meets concrete meets brass

I have so much to catch up with here - I’ve been MIA on Tumblr in the last few months as ‘life stuff’ has got in the way of blog stuff (it’s all a juggle right?), but the break has been good as I’ve been thinking about ways to evolve the blog. Starting with more short form posts.

And I’ve realised that the main blog and Tumblr should feel different. This needs to be a space to simply share things that have caught my eye. It needs to be less ‘formal’. Just things that I spot and love. Like these two photos by Derek Swalwell of Torquay House by the Melbourne-based practice Auhaus, spotted on Home World Design. The whole house is stunning, but I couldn’t resist this bedroom and bathroom with the tactile combination of concrete against accents of marble and brass, especially in the bathroom with its gorgeous slab of marble. See the project here.

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A way with art

I came across the top photo, of the kitchen, on Pinterest, and traced it back to this blog post by Coco Lapine. This home was styled by Lene Ronfeldt for Louis Poulsen, but while the lighting was clearly the focus for the shoot, I’m particularly drawn to the way the artworks are displayed here, especially in the dining area and in the kitchen where the pieces are offset by the rich charcoal wall colour. Simple but inspiring.

Photography by Pia Winther via Yellows.

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CHECK BY NEISHA CROSLAND

I shared a range of flooring designed for Harvey Maria by Dee Hardwicke on the blog last year, and this latest collection of vinyl tiles designed in collaboration with Neisha Crosland combines a bold geometric pattern with a neutral and elegant (and dare I say very ‘me’) colour palette. Crosland is well known and greatly admired for her sophisticated colour combinations along with her oversized graphics and symmetrical geometric motifs – all evident in her first collection for Harvey Maria called Parquet. The new collection, Check, takes inspiration from classic flooring patterns with a striking geometric motif that, when laid, transforms into a diamond design that feels reminiscent of period floor styles.

See the post here.

See the new Check collection by Neisha Crosland for Harvey Maria here.

All photography from Harvey Maria.

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LUNDHS REAL STONE

Given my addiction to all things Scandi, it’s perhaps no surprise that these images from the Norwegian stone specialists Lundhs caught my eye. Lundhs create stone worktops in four different materials – Antique, Emerald, Blue, and Royal – and in both the silk matte finish (shown above) and a high gloss polished finish. Thor Lundh founded in the company in 1962, following in his grandfather’s footsteps, and over fifty years later Norway’s leading exporter of natural stone is still a family-owned business.

See the post here.

See the Lundhs range here.