design, form, function: January 2013

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Exposed this & exposed that

A standout & highly sort after feature of mine is exposed wooden beams. They express the definition of functional necessity in the most expressive form. How does something so crucial to a build, so heavy and obtrusive still manage to present true elegance in a space?

Architecture in today's world is appreciated more than ever, exposed aggregate, off-form concrete, exposed internal brick walls and of course, exposed structural beams. I find it refreshing and exciting to be able to not only understand the building and construction process, but to be able to see it, both in the progressive stage and the end stage. Adding beauty and architectural interest to any space, try not to shy away from the foundations or support that assists in establishing the place you call home.

Here are 3 great examples of the beauty of the exposed wooden beam;

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Elle x

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A nordic jewel

A white interior filled home with birch wood and simple designer furniture that help make it a jewel of Nordic inspiration.

Via Mi Casa Planete Decor

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

A little turtle inspiration

Recently I have been exploring different means of inspiration, it is everywhere you look & I enjoy the thought that people find inspiration in very different places to one another.

After our recent trip to Fiji, I explored finding interior design inspiration in marine creatures. I have always loved turtles I find them relaxed and deeply inquisitive, but by no means do I support harming them in any way. (In fact, please don't, just enjoy looking at them or find imitations).

Where do you find your inspiration from?

Elle x

An image from our trip

All images via @pinterest

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Take 2: Fabulous bedside table ideas

After further hunting...

I hope you enjoy!

Elle x

Yellow, grey & a little textile

Loving the colour & textile print combination! I'd love to do a project with this much print, & you know I can't go past grey either!

What do you think?

Elle x

Image via houzz

10 perfect bedside tables

I got a little over-excited and ended up with more than 10...

We all know how exciting it is to find a new home for an item that has been in the corner of the room for as long as you can remember. I have been thinking recently of all the different objects I can use as my bedside table (currently its a pile of Belle magazines!)

The bedside table solutions below show you when it comes to the bedroom storage, no rules apply. Be it an old chair or chest of drawers, classic or retro furniture, a bedside table can be a focal point to your bedroom, or rather contribute to an ongoing theme. It is a great way to add a little bit of colour and express your personality and sense of style.

Here are a few images to get you thinking of how you can make your bedside table more exciting..