Small Space, Big Design

Trudy Crane January 14, 2014

There is nothing in this modern house but pure design...no furniture, no accessories to talk about but I find it incredibly beautiful. The way it is built, how the light is allowed into the space and the simplicity of the design make this home by Japanese architect Kenjo Ido really something to see. I love how the walls have space in between them to allow the light from the roof top terrace to flow through the house and with the slanted walls and openings, create beautiful light patterns throughout the home. The stairs are another great feature as is the concrete kitchen island and bathroom with a sunken tub....wow!

Enjoy!

Trudy

via: Est Magazine

PHOTOGRAPHY Yohei Sasakura

100 Year Old Farmhouse Goes Modern

Trudy Crane January 6, 2014

This 100 year old farmhouse owned by designer Tobi Tobin has been redone into a modern, beautiful home. Full of mirrors in every room mimicking Mondrian paintings of rectangles and squares. There is also a wonderful mix of modern furniture in pale tones beside antiques in darker shades and you see the mix of black and whites in the bedrooms as well...and what about the wallpaper! Really gorgeous! The use of glossy black in the kitchen and on the doors really grounds the rooms and the wonderful chandeliers keeps it all bright and sophisticated....

Linking with Savvy southern Style, French Country Cottage, My Romantic Home

Enjoy!

Trudy

Hey I was featured over at Savvy Southern Style! Check it out here!

via: House Beautiful

Photos: KARYN R. MILLET

Toffee, Black and White

Trudy Crane December 23, 2013

I have posted about how much I love the look of black and white before and I have even talked about how great brown or wood looks with black and white......but toffee...well that is a really beautiful colour. The warmth of this tone...it really is very special...It can be wood, leather, copper, fur, artwork....really the list is endless. Here are some great inspirations.

Hope your pre-Christmas celebrations are going well! We have had parties and guests over so much this past week I feel a bit behind in my own Christmas prep and in my posting too! It is so fun though to have friends and family near us and I feel so grateful for all that I have. How are all of your pre holiday activities going?

Linking with: French Country Cottage, My Romantic Home

Enjoy!

Trudy

via: Pinterest

Artful New York Penthouse

Trudy Crane December 19, 2013

This stunning penthouse from Architectural Digest is an amazing home full of beautiful paintings for art lovers. Gorgeous color against a white backdrop, the paintings and scultptures create the feeling of being in an art gallery with the warmth of a modern home. In the entrance is a sculpture garden with an authentic japanese teahouse and an incredible bentwood sculpture. The living room features modern paintings and sculptural furniture while the kitchen is a work of art on its own with bright red laquer cabinets. I just love the lounge that features a Tresserra billiard table with wonderful photography and artwork...really such a perfect mix. This luxurious home really showcases the art within the home but I know that I can take lessons on how to feature the art in my own more humble surroundings to it's best.

I will post more pictures from the book "A Life Less Ordinary" tomorrow!

Enjoy!

Trudy

Linking with French Country Cottage

via: Architectural Digest

Photography by Anthony Cotsifas

Designer: Michelle James

Trudy Crane December 11, 2013

This is the really incredible home in Brooklyn of lighting designer Michelle James. Once a fashion designer Michelle began the renovation of her brownstone in 2008 and what was a personal creative project turned into a career as an interior design consultant. During the renovation Michelle designed the many vintage style light fixtures in the home and her lighting collection was born. I find it so fascinating that this highly innovative and creative person has had such a varied career and yet it shows that in the field of creative work there are no limitations to what you can do!

So many gorgeous details in this home (including the lighting of course). I love how she has used the height of the ceiling to create drama with tall mirrors and the artwork in the hall. Simply beautful don't you think?

Photography by Nicole Franzen - (I follow her on Instagram. She is an amazing photographer!)

Linking with Common Ground Do, French Country Cottage

Enjoy!

Trudy

Linking with: Savvy Southern Style, No Minimalist Here, Timewashed, The 36th Avenue, A Delightsome Life, From My Front Porch to Yours, Shabby Art Boutique, French Country Cottage, Rooted in Thyme, Common Ground-Do, My Romantic Home, The Dedicated House, Mod Vintage Life, The Charm of Home, Redoux

via: Remodelista

Wonderful Walls

Trudy Crane November 26, 2013

This house has great walls...well..and furniture and just about everything. What I really love is the grey colour on the walls mixed with the white trim (gorgeous!) and the colour of the kitchen is amazing as well. Then there are the beautiful wallpapers, grey in the bedroom (another one of those beds I posted about here!) and bright green in the dining room...there is so much texture in this house..love the double sided fireplace with the stove as well.

Enjoy!

Trudy

via: Light Locations

Inspiration in White: Room Dividers

Trudy Crane November 25, 2013

An open concept home or loft is always beautiful but sometimes you just need to create the feeling or illusion of a separate space. There are so many interesting ways to divide a room apart from the usual screen and below are just a few I found. I love a really open divider between a living room and dining room or hallway....perhaps an open shelving unit or glass doors. For a little more privacy a curtain or full screen made of wood or even wood slats is fun and lets the light filter through. Shutter or old doors also look great for a nice vintage touch. I have been looking for studio and found a great open loft space today and I am sure I could use some of these ideas to help divide the space. I am looking forward to it!

Enjoy!

Trudy

via: lookslikewhite Pinterest

Stylish Apartment in Sweden

Trudy Crane November 21, 2013

Take a look at this apartment in Malmo, Sweden built in 1904. Such gorgeous ceilings and moldings, fabulous curved doorways and what an amazing floor! Love this place..the decorating is modern and simple with fun lighting and accessories and super styling. Do you like the green in the kitchen? I think it's fun and adds a great shot of colour. It has a rather different feeling than the rest of the apartment..a bit more country..but still has a great look.

Enjoy!

Trudy

via: Bolaget

White & Light

Trudy Crane November 19, 2013

This is one of those amazing homes that feels so light and yet so cozy. It is modern with concrete floors, thin furniture and two toned white walls (which I think are so amazing!!) and wonderful touches of vintage here and there. The pillows in the master bedroom are cute with the strings tied together...and the kids room is super fun as well. The owner of this home is a photographer and she says she often uses it for photo shoots..so it is a great family and work space. Really gorgeous details throughout!

Enjoy!

Trudy

Inspiration in White: Black and White in Fashion and Home

Trudy Crane November 18, 2013

Here are a few of my favourite Pins this week...So loving all the black and white I have been finding lately in fashion and in home decor. It must be the time of year because I am really wanting to add black to my all white home and add white into my all black wardrobe, even in winter. So fun to mix things up a bit don't you think?

I have been working super hard in the studio these days with ceramic orders and I have even been testing a bit of black on my white ceramics...just for a change. I will show you a few pieces when I feel they are where I want them to be. Take a look at some of these great ideas...