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

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..

My choice is a tree stump in all its natural glory!

Grand Drum in Yellow from Matt Blatt

Wooden Nesting Table by Citta Design

Teca 4 Hole Stool by Globe West

Boracay Hourglass Stool by Globe West

Art School Bedside Table in Natural by Freedom

Do you have any other fun ideas of items that could be used as a bedside table?

Enjoy, Elle x

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/10-bedside-tables-that-arent-r-138033

http://www.homelife.com.au/shopping/galleries/10+of+the+best+bedside+tables+,20689?pos=6#top

Terrace Outdoor Living

Walking into Terrace you are greeted with a burst of excitement. Paul & Bee, who were busy setting up the shop for their first day of trading, we happily jumping all over the shop chatting to customers and placing their colourful stock. 

While out sourcing furniture for a client I came across the fabulous outdoor furniture store, Terrace.

There is nothing more exciting that stumbling across a store that is bursting with life. Terrace is located in Woollahra but for the next 3 summer months also has a Pop Up Store in Moore Park Super Centre.

Even their website is a burst of excitement, capturing the exciting elements of the store and their outdoor products.

All images via @Adore Homes (Aren't they fab!)

Elle x

Railway House

Homes to Inspire
(via @Design Chaser)



I was so excited to discover this amazing home in the Netherlands via 1Kindesign. Once a Railway House built in 1867, the recent transformation by Zecc Architects and ZW6 Interior has resulted in new extensions to both sides of the old railway cottage, which remains virtually unchanged. What immediately grabbed my attention was the mix of materials and contrast between old and new.

The stylish interior features original brickwork which blends seamlessly with the modern extensions. While the addition of new materials like concrete and steel are quite hard in comparison, the large glass surfaces let in lots of light and the surrounding greenery, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. A mix of design classics and second hand finds add further interest, while the impressive art collection adds a special, unique touch to each room.






I love the reversal between inside and outside that has come about through the clever conversion. The exterior walls of the original railway house have become interior walls, as seen in the dining area above, and an old window connects this space with the kitchen.



The mix of styles really caught my eye. The cowhide and persian rugs, although very different, look amazing together on the untreated concrete floor. I also love the surfboard and collection of indoor plants displayed throughout the home.




Large and airy open spaces are linked to the original part of the home, while the bold white staircase connects the various floors.





All images via www.zwzes.nl and www.zecc.nl