Showing posts with label Timeless. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Timeless. Show all posts

Saturday, December 24, 2016

San Fransisco based designer Jiun Ho creates rooms that are harmonious and balanced by using textures against clean lines, simple fabrics and inviting shapes. I am attracted to his interior spaces because they re so well thought out and the scale of everything always seems right. Symmetry and restraint play a prominent role in all his work.  If I had to describe his interiors I would say they are tranquil,  classic and timeless, three characteristics that make beautiful interiors.   He describes his work as   ” … all about style rather than fashion, all about relaxed living rather than studied formality.” 
 

 The quite simplicity of this entrance is perfect.  Some might consider it too stark, but I always find clean lines and minimalism  invite one to relax.

This small kitchen space uses an island to increase storage and provide an eating area. Although the cabinets are a darker colour, the lighter walls, floor and  seats balance the darks nicely. 

There is an overall lack of “objects” here,  but those that are chosen have perfect scale for the room.

In his palettes  you usually find one colour as an accent  used with darker neutrals – in this case  brown red . In the rooms below it’s a rich gold.

 

 These two rooms share the fireplace and you can peek through from one to the other.  Perfection. Again darks are broken up with a significant amount of light and the lighting is provided by clean lined fixtures with bold scale.


How do you feel about these rooms?   Do you have a favourite?

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Monday, December 19, 2016

Looking at a variety of  recent design sources supports the view that antlers are a huge style statement.    While always part of rustic country design, antlers and antler motifs seem to have crossed all design boundaries to the point where you see them everywhere. 

antlers modern lighting fixture
Spectacular lighting from Yellow Goat Custom Lighting

Right now I have reached the saturation point, and whenever I see
antlers my reaction is usually utter boredom. Hopefully I will recover 
because I love their sculptural  form and representation of  the passage of time and natural cycles.  I draw the line at their trophy history- no mounted heads for me.

antlers in the sun
 Moose antlers aging in the sun

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Several years ago my friend found a lovely pair of moose antlers in the woods near my summer house and dragged them home for me. They are still weathering to a lovely grayish white. While I was excited initially with this gift, I am reticent to jump on the antler bandwagon.  If I wait long enough the trend will pass, like all trends, and antlers will be new again. 

I guess you could say I am very fussy about how they are used in decor.  I think the trick is to mix them with other objects  in simple vignettes  with a natural focus where their sculptural qualities can shine and direct the collected composition. In this  understated way they will always be timeless. So here are my four ways to use antlers for a fresh look.

 As a sculptural element

white antlers  white table vignette
White on white accentuates antlers sculptural quality
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These
antlers are the perfect shape to use with the other elements in this
vignette. They mimic  the branches and provide an interesting backdrop
for the cylindrical shapes. 

antlers fireplace vignette
Simple arrangements  allow the form to show

What could be more interesting than branching shapes against a dark base?  Less is always more. 

 

As a design anchor

antlers candles vignette
Antlers and candles in a vignette
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There’s no doubt that the branching quality of antlers makes them a perfect form to arrange objects along an interesting line.There are all sort of images online with candles interspersed among antlers. You could also use small groupings of wildflowers instead of candles.

As a pivot point

Adding interesting lines in a vignette
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Who knew that antlers can actually add a note of elegance when combined with equally elegant objects?  They are great for moving your eye around in different directions encouraging you to take in all elements of a vignette.

As functional objects 

antlers white candleholders
Antler candleholders
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These are truly exquisite and would look good anywhere.
Add to planters
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Antlers would make a great natural additions to a planter when you have vines or other plants that will grow along a shape.

What’s  your take on antlers?  Do you have any in your decor?

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