London Side Return with pitched glazing. Wall hung pendant by Marset
Light - ajfoconnor
This solid home in Auckland’s St Mary’s Bay is one of the oldest in Auckland. It is said to have been built by a sea captain, constructed from the bricks he had brought from England as a ballast in his ship. Architect Malcolm Walker has extended the house and renovated the existing spaces to bring light and open informality into this heavy, enclosed historical residence. Photography: Conor Clarke.
backwall - deirdre2006
The spare bedroom was given a new lease of life with bespoke cabinetry, fitted cupboards, acoustic insulated carpet and a colour scheme of monochromes, and analogous pinks and blues to create a warm, contemporary feel to the space
Photography courtesy of Nick Smith
Exposed pipes - rubinnag
Shown: Kährs Lux Sky wood flooring
Kährs have launched two new ultra-matt wood flooring collections, Lux and Lumen. Recently winning Gold for 'Best Flooring' at the 2017 House Beautiful Awards, Kährs' Lux collection includes nine one-strip plank format designs in an array of natural colours, which are mirrored in Lumen's three-strip designs.
The new surface treatment applied to the designs is non reflective; enhancing the colour and beauty of real wood, whilst giving a silky, yet strong shield against wear and tear.
Emanuel Lidberg, Head of Design at Kährs Group, says,
“Lux and Lumen have been developed for design-led interiors, with abundant natural light, for example with floor-to-ceiling glazing. Traditional lacquer finishes reflect light which distracts from the floor’s appearance. Our new, ultra-matt finish minimizes reflections so that the wood’s natural grain and tone can be appreciated to the full."
The contemporary Lux Collection features nine floors spanning from the milky white "Ash Air" to the earthy, deep-smoked "Oak Terra". Kährs' Lumen Collection offers mirrored three strip and two-strip designs to complement Lux, or offer an alternative interior look. All designs feature a brushed effect, accentuating the natural grain of the wood. All floors feature Kährs' multi-layered construction, with a surface layer of oak or ash.
This engineered format is eco-friendly, whilst also making the floors more stable, and ideal for use with underfloor heating systems. Matching accessories, including mouldings, skirting and handmade stairnosing are also available for the new designs.
palette
floor - ben_schoening
Influenced by contemporary indusrial design, this bright kitchen is the perfect space to cook and entertain. Featuring furniture from the Stoneham Kitchens Edwardian collection with Blue Hague base units and Classic White wall units, the designer, Matteo Bianchi, cleverly created the effect of freestanding furniture using a combination of different finishes. Other standout features include Farrow and Ball railings, LED strip lights, pedant lights, Spekva Walnut breakfast bar and shelving plus Bosch & Elica appliances.
Cork door - hungrypig
Our client moved into a modern apartment in South East London with a desire to warm it up and bring the outside in. We set about transforming the space into a lush, rustic, rural sanctuary with an industrial twist.
We stripped the ceilings and wall back to their natural substrate, which revealed textured concrete and beautiful steel beams. We replaced the carpet with richly toned reclaimed pine and introduced a range of bespoke storage to maximise the use of the space. Finally, the apartment was filled with plants, including planters and living walls, to complete the "outside inside" feel.
Photography by Adam Letch - www.adamletch.com
good design - c_huibers
Interior styling Ali Attenborough
Photography Katya De Grunwald
Tiles - webuser_910701107