There are some seriously talented stylists at Ikea. Here are some shots from their blog, Livet Hemma. It just goes to show what some personal touch and great photography can do!
These rooms hardly look like they were built with an instruction manual and allen key.
Little did I know that the kitchen I featured the other day by MADE is that of actor Julianne Moore – or at least I believe she used to live in this home. I think it’s since been sold. Regardless – I thought I’d share some other photos from this lovely 5 story West Village Townhouse. Yes, 5 stories!
I love that this home isn’t totally decked out- it feels livable (well beyond livable!) with a good dose of personal touch. Amazing lighting fixtures by Paavo Tynell, David Weeks Studio and others certainly doesn’t hurt. Check out Wyeth for similar options. As for the townhouse, you can take a peek here:
I featured a photo from Danish company Kobenhavns Mobelsnedkeri in my last posting on kitchens, but that wasn’t nearly enough. You must check out their entire line of products. Their kitchens, hardware, furniture and fixtures are all incredible.
Wouldn’t you know it, now that we’ve decided on our white kitchen, I’m finding all of these fabulous spaces with black and dark wood cabinets. I guess I’ll just have to file these ideas for my next home!
Below: Architects Roman and Williams designed the Standard Hotel and ACE hotels in New York and this amazing kitchen below. Their work has such a distinct look – it’s relaxed, edgy, and just all around fabulous.
Below: I’m in love with these dark wood kitchens by Danish company Koch Kokken. I can’t understand a word on their website, but I lost myself scrolling through their amazing designs. Likewise for kitchens by Kobenhavns MobelSnedkeri. I’ll have to do a separate posting on them, since there’s too much good stuff not to share.
Below: Kitchen by Brooklyn based MADE LLC. This firm also has an amazing profile of work.
I’m Katherine Yaphe, the founder and designer behind Oliver Yaphe, Inc. This business was an idea in my mind for a long time. I knew that I wanted to build something, I just didn’t know how. I worked in the corporate world dreaming of what to do next. Then one day I decided to just start. I launched with rugs. Branched off to artwork. Paper came next. We’ll see what’s to come. What I do know, is there will be more.
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I love being inspired to create. It doesn’t matter how big or small the undertaking, it’s more about this feeling that drives so much of what I do. This blog is my space to instill a bit of that energy to my readers. It’s a lofty goal. I might fail horribly. But every once in a while, something might click (or at least I hope so).
Maine seashore
Fresh cut grass
Vermont air
Wooden tennis racquets (a la Bjorn Borg)
B&W photographs. Real photographs
The Brooklyn bridge
Central Park Roller disco
Picasso Museum in Barcelona
Moleskin notebooks
Rhodia orange writing pads
Globes
Magnum Photo
Letterpress stationery
Coffee table books
Farmers markets
Great packaging
Typography