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Coveted Crib: Party in the Back
If you've ever been to London, or even seen a film set there like Love Actually or Bend It Like Beckham, you may remember that many of its neighborhoods are lined with cookie-cutter rowhouses, townhouses, and duplexes. The homes are much better looking than the McMansion developments you see in the States, but that still doesn't alleviate the feeling of sameness. So I was very pleased to come across this large Victorian house in South East London which its owner perked up with a modern white kitchen and dining room extension off the back.
Coveted Crib: Sixx Design's West Village Home
Robert and Cortney Novogratz founded their own design powerhouse, Sixx Design, after sort of accidentally learning they had a knack for renovating derelict homes and turning them into fantastically unique, high-style abodes. Neither was trained as a designer or architect, but their skill is undeniable. And you might say, their design style is influential.
Sneak Peek! Kelly Cutrone's SoHo Apartment
If you've ever watched The City, you're probably familiar with Kelly Cutrone, the founder of fashion PR firm People's Revolution. Well, Bravo decided to give Kelly her own reality TV show, Kell on Earth, which premieres tonight at 10 p.m. EST.
Coveted Crib: Modern in Austin
There's so much to crush out on when it comes to Austin, TX — from its music venues to its vintage shops and swimming holes, it's a city I truly adore. And now I have to add this cool modern home to my list of crush-worthy features in Austin.
Built a little over 20 years ago, the home's open living space makes entertaining a snap.
House Tour: Amanda Stone Talley's New Orleans Carriage House
I've been following New Orleans-based artist Amanda Stone Talley's blog, The Big Easy Life, for a few months now, and after getting a glimpse of her new home, I knew I had to see more of it! Amanda was kind enough to share some images, as well as to chat with me about her decorating resources.
Amanda moved into her carriage house, which sits on the property of a fancy Greek Revival home in New Orleans's Garden District, only a month ago and it already looks like a spread from Elle Decor.
Coveted Crib: Minimalist Modern in Amsterdam
While minimalism is definitely not my decorating modus operandi, I do envy those who can tightly edit a space to perfection. Such is the case with the Amsterdam apartment of James Webb, a partner, along with Kirstin Gabriëls, in the firm gabriëls webb, a multi-discipline design and architecture office located in Amsterdam.
Although Webb no longer lives in this gorgeous apartment, he writes that having to move out of this space did motivate him to buy his own place, which is, no surprise, lovely as well.
Coveted Crib: Glam in Gramercy Park
Recognized by Domino as a top 10 rising talent, design firm From the Desk of Lola, located in Los Angeles, specializes in interior design and architectural remodels and renovations that incorporate a sense of glamour and restrained decadence. In the past six years, the firm's work has been featured in publications such as Vogue Living, In Style, California Home + Design, and Domino.
This Gramercy Park home mixes whimsy (a fireplace filled with vinyl and stacked books, as well as an Ingo Maurer chandelier) with straight-up glamour, seen in the draped, heavy silk curtains, antique kilims, and velvet furnishings.
Living Large in a Small Space: Marlies's Vibrant Studio in the Netherlands
Marlies lives in the western part of the Netherlands, where, she writes, "It can be quite hard to find a nice affordable home in the city. This small (366ft) studio apartment was offered to me just six months ago, by a organization that provides affordable houses for working young people. I was very happy, because before this I lived in very expensive and even smaller(!) apartments."
Coveted Crib: Liane's Cozy, Thoughtful Home
While I've featured many coveted cribs that boast sprawling square footage and designer furnishings, my favorite coveted cribs are those that display a true sense of identity and homeyness.
That is definitely the case with the lovely dwelling of blogger and Etsy seller Liane, whose house is truly a home, thanks to many personal touches, unique art, and an overall sense of cozy welcomeness. Liane writes, "My home is mostly thrifted, passed down, antique and handmade.
Coveted Crib: Exotic, Monochrome, and Glamorous
The word "neutral" lives in danger of bringing to mind "plain," but Danish fashion designer Malene Birger has managed to create a magical home for herself using nearly all achromatic hues like black, white, and beige. Artwork, candles, silver, accessories, flea market finds, texture, and plenty of textiles play an important role in bringing liveliness to her home, while the calm palette offers a sense of harmony. Beyond that, every room has a keen sense of balance — rugs in just the right place, artwork framing furniture, and seating arranged for dialogue.
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