Colour on white

Generally the following is true:

There's nothing fresher than splashes of bright colour on white

One can have a lot of fun with artwork when using a neutral palette

There's a lot more versatility when selecting art, soft furnishings and materials for a neutral scheme

The final result is a cool and modern look which works well with both new and older homes

Dark cabinetry works beautifully with white walls

Fun coloured pendants are a fun way to introduce bright colour

(and are a beautiful focal point too)

The pink door adds cheerfulness and works well with the dark feature wall 

The successful colour on white look is achieved below

Love this home

images La socialite family.

Have a wonderful week

CLx

Monday inspiration / First project for 2014

I'm working on my first project for 2014 and that includes selecting interior colour, 

materials and finishes for a brand new home in Sydney 

as well as exterior colours, materials and finishes.

Needless to say that I've been buried in colour charts, laminex/formica samples

caesar stone, colorbond, bricks, etc., for about a week...

This home below is up on my board at the moment

It has beautiful features and stunning elements.

I find the recycled hardwood beams + glass + splash of colour combo

simply stunning

Impossible to look past it.

 I love that this home has been designed for both grown-ups and kids

 It's elegant and contemporary

But warm and fun too

(Isn't this kids' door heaps of fun?)

 Top marks for this gorgeous kids corner/bed and stunning floorboards throughout 

 Amazing reflections + glass and beams side by side = Love!

Beautiful shelves in the study with blue & green colour boxes, such fun!

Read and see more about this beautiful home here 

Catch up soon

CLx

Fresh start

Welcome 2014
This year I will...
Be stronger, work harder, be happier, enjoy life more
And you?

Favourite images from 2013 via The glossier nerd

Catch up soon,

Claudia xo

Oh Christmas tree

Christmas |ˈkrisməs|noun ( pl. -mases )the annual Christian festival celebrating Christ's birth, held onDecember 25.
It's the best time of the year I may add.
At workThe working year has come to an end for meyay!!!!it's a nice feeling indeedNow I can focus on my children and my homeHappy times :)
At homeThe Xmas decorations have come out of their boxes once more

The children have decorated our Xmas tree this year

and it looks lovely

Thank you guys 

Here's a small collection of images 
from around the lounge room
(also nicknamed by the children the fireplace room now renamed the Xmas tree room)

images: my own

And you?
Have you trimmed your tree yet?

CLx 

colour, design and architecture

My three favourite nouns,

(and most googled nouns on my laptop)

Bold and clever use of colour in architecture is always inspirational to me,

especially when it's intricate and beautifully detailed.

Below is a sample of what is on my inspiration board this week

Great use of coloured glass in this building via pinterest

Building in Tokyo, Japan via google

Barcelona flower market via google

Stunning, aren't they?

I'm also loving the interior colour scheme of this North Coogee home (below),

(and the oversized pendant lights on top of the dining table, aren't they cool?)
The outdoor area is perfect for gatherings with friends or for coffee and paper on Sunday morning.
The introduction of colour in the form of artwork, rugs and scattered cushions
is a clever way to inject personality to a space without overly committing to a specific colour
(cushions can change with the season and artwork can be on rotation).
Easy, isn't it?

What do you think? Could you live here?
I most definitely could.

See more of it here

Wish you all wonderful + colourful weekend

Catch up soon

CLx

Cool greens and blues + new artwork

I'm loving cool hues at the moment.

I find them soothing, peaceful and relaxing

Do you agree?

I like to use greens and blues in my work and at home

more than ever before

they remind me of all my favourite things...

the ocean, the sky and the trees

they are soothing and refreshing especially around Xmas time.

A very striking blue + white + green + pink/purple combo (above)

might be a bit bold for some (the deep blue wall) but the overall look is still tranquil, serene thanks to the clever use of white (with accessories) and neutrals (lounge)

A lovely green + mint + purple + blue combo used in a country kitchen setting (below)

is informal and relaxing

{I like to use green and blue together 

and I like them with purple, lilac and yellow 

I find it's a delightful + refreshing combo 

and was my inspiration for my new artwork below}

"untitled"

images 1, 2 pinterest, 3 my own

I hope you like.

Have a wonderful rest of the week :)

Catch up soon,

CLx

Inspired by / Alex MacArthur's Interiors

Alex Macarthur’s  home doubles as a private furniture showroom in which every item is for sale.

I love the idea. 

Beautiful inspiration via Sanctuary

Check out Alex MacArthur's Interiors here for more stunning + inspirational images.

Have a great week

Catch up soon

CLx