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I was joking with my girlfriend the other day about how easy it is to become accustomed to luxury hotels! While staying at the Crown Towers in Perth last week, I sat in the bar for several hours in a state of utter pleasure because it was quite literally beyond anything I’ve ever experienced in
In a city that’s characterised by apartment style living, this NYC space by Drake Anderson stands out with it’s dramatic use of colour and the clever segregation of space. As you can see, the views aren’t amazing so the designers successfully draw our attention inwards with the central TV unit that separates the kitchen and
How’s this for a kitchen?! While the white brick-laid tile walls and oil paintings suspended from dainty wall lamps with red rope may give this space quite a provincial feel, the black and gold oven is anything but. These La Cornue cooking ranges are the ultimate in sophistication with their extraordinary, bespoke craftsmanship and they’re
The minute I saw this room I really liked it for it’s bright pops of colour. I thought it had quite a masculine feel – maybe it’s the pony hide club chair and tufted leather couch which and are just the place to sit and enjoy a stiff whisky after a hard day’s work! It
As you’ll come to know, I LOVE black and white – I never tire of it. Throw in a few shots of bright colour and I’m in heaven which is why I love this hallway by one of my favourite designers, Jacques Garcia (studiojacquesgarcia.com). From the black and white Carrara floors to the marble columns,
I fell in love with the deep verandah of this beautiful building the moment I saw it in Architectural Digest – oh to have the time and budget for such a magnificent holiday home! It’s the perfect place to enjoy family, friends or a good book. I’m not sure of the actual location but it
The moment I looked at this chic little space I was impressed with how the designer, Jacques Garcia, transformed this tiny room into such an opulent lounge. As always, the beauty lies in Garcia’s intricate details. His signature use of wood paneling is well executed with the custom made book shelves which give the room
This room has a special place in my heart because it’s the formal sitting room in our home. It’s the room that most appealed to me when we first inspected the house four years ago. At the time it was shrouded in dark green curtains, dirty carpet and drab paint but there was something about
