Interiors Out of the Ordinary

Hello All,

I hope everyone is enjoying spring, the great sunny weather and the great colours available in furniture and accessories.

Tonight I thought I'd share some fabulous places that will really show you some exciting interiors! Definitely out of the ordinary!

The stunning effect of the terracotta pots hung from the ceiling at the restaurant Gazi by George Calombaris image dailyaddict.com.au

image goodfood.com.au

Not your average bank! CUA branch at Carindale has such an inviting look book like a café than a financial branch image http://architectureau.com/

The new Frozen yoghurt outlet Gurts at Gasworks has gorgeous lighting which changes colour! The kids will love it images theweekendedition.com.au mustdobrisbane.com

I love this exposed brickwork and modern stairway down to a classically styled dining and living room.  This is a Paddington abode in NSW image homedit.com

More interesting interiors in the next few weeks stay tuned for some fresh ideas on the blog!

GC Renovation - Finished Photos

It's great to show you the finished GC Unit after an intense 5 or 6 weeks prior to Christmas!

I've included some Before photos so you can see the huge changes!

"After" Dining and Kitchen

Walls have been re-painted in Dulux Lexicon Quarter.  A new Artichoke style pendant light fitting, along with black glass panelled table and replica Bellini chairs give the room a totally fresh look and compliment the new kitchen and improved view with the arched doorway and wall removed.

"Before" Dining and Kitchen

"After" Kitchen

The finishes for the kitchen as pictured include 600 x 600 white floor tiles with a fabulous shimmer, White Mist reconstituted stone for the kitchen bench top and vanity tops, and the kitchen splash tile is "Fango Sand". The Kitchen Laminate is Snowdrift Gloss.

"Before" Kitchen

"After" Bathroom and Laundry

 Wall tiles are Son of Olive Lappato with the same White Shimmer floor tiles throughout.  The in-wall cistern toilet was selected to give the bathroom a more streamlined feel.

"Before" Bathroom and Laundry

"After" Ensuite, using the same finishes as the bathroom

"Before" Ensuite



Ensuite Vanity with White Mist Stone top and laminate is snowdrift gloss. Vanity is complete with Parisi under mount basin and Caroma tapware.



New Timber frame to existing mirror

 

The existing Dining mirror gets a revamp with a new timber frame painted white to hide dated thin gold frame.

"Before" Dining Mirror

So if you're planning a renovation, LCD can assist with finishes selection, design and layouts; as well as planning and project management of your makeover. 

Rain, Rain Go Away!

I am so close on putting the final touches on my painting and the whole back of the house will be complete - but inevitably the day I schedule painting time (child free time) it is raining!

So here's a sneak peak of the lanterns I've hung in the entertaining area.

So no matter what you're up to, hope you have a fabulous weekend!

Gorgeous atmosphere created by the lanterns at this seaside resort image Azura Lodge Mozambique

Best of 2011 & Favourites for 2012

Happy New Year!  I have just had a wonderful afternoon at Goma and feeling very inspired!

Yayoi Kusama: Look Now, See Forever currently on display at Goma

I thought for my first post of the year I'd take a look at a few of my favourite things from LCD posts in 2011 and my fave looks for 2012.

Firstly, Lights. I really loved back in May the Cayman light fitting from Beacon as well as the glass chandelier light fittings I've seen around the place.

LCD Blog - Lighting to set the mood

I also can't forget the gorgeous collection of vintage lights from a renovation during the block 2010.

LCD blog Lights, Lights, Lights

This next image just has the perfect balance of grey and white and the mismatched chairs are devine!  It looks perfect for a relaxing morning brunch fit for a royal country getaway!
 

LCD Blog Royal Long Weekend

I adore the driftwood weathered finish of this coffee table and I'm contemplating a mammoth makeover job for a similar teak table I have.

LCD Blog Subtle Colour

so for this year.....

Vanities - there are so many types and finishes to choose from but I spied this one in the January edition of Home Beautiful.

Great storage in this vanity unit featured in January's edition of my favourite mag Home Beautiful!  I'm trying to source the origin but it is most likely a custom made vanity.  I love the natural colour of the timber!

Hanging lights - I'm searching for the perfect collection of lanterns/lighting for my own outdoor area but while I've been looking I spied a great collection in the drawing room at the Matisse exhibition at Goma!

Birdcage Hanging Pendants above the Goma Drawing Room bar/cafe.

Photo by LCD "Drawing Room" at the Matisse Exhibition

For a similar wire fitting take a look at....

5 light wire pendant from Domayne

& that's only a scratch on the surface!  I've been busy sourcing products for many of the mini projects I've got planned so keep checking the blog for more updates.

Lighting to set the mood

Lighting can be extravagant, wild or subtle but it really does set the mood!  This is the vibrant bar at Byblos Portside.   It has tribal foilage lighting behind the bar where the large array of beverages are displayed.  The wooden twig pendant lights are a standout feature.

The lighting sets a great party tone at Byblos Bar, Portside Brisbane

For a similar light fitting checkout the wooden wreath pendant at Beacon lighting.

The light fitting is very similar to the bar at Byblos but the look is entirely different, earthy and beachy and is a feature even during the day available from Beacon Lighting

A moroccan style light fitting - the intricate pattern could be used in an ornate or modern setting. 

Sticking with the Moroccan theme - soft candelight is perfect for an intimate outdoor space or a cosy corner.

This cosy timber moroccon style love seat is bathed in the soft candlelight from the framed square nooks above. Image owner unknown

I love chandeliers and this bedroom displays how you can have a romantic light fitting teamed with a simply decorated room to create elegance without being over the top and too frilly.

This Bedroom has wonderful natural light and so the simple colour scheme as well as the elegance of the chandelier really tie together so well - perfect for a lazy sunday afternoon doze!

Beautifully lit with Natural Light this bedroom looks like a magic place to wake up in the morning!

A beautiful outlook to wake up to, just make sure the blinds are blockout when you're wanting to sleep in! Image from Homedit.com

Stay tuned for more great lighting blogs!