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Coveted Crib: Skylit and Vibrant in London

CasaSugar — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0800

If I see a skylight, I'm sold. But this London home has a skylight that runs the length of its roof, in addition to full glass siding on its rear entrance, so my bags are packed. The rear doors open to a gorgeous modern patio, with neon seating, a fountain with a bridge, and a mysterious shed. Inside, the house is equally stylish, with bold, vibrant, accent walls ruling the rooms, and sharp but not statement-making furniture throughout. It's a truly a lesson in the power of color. And you thought Brits only decorated with "English rose." Want to take the full tour?

Coveted Crib: Abigail Ahern's Tongue-in-Cheek London Home

CasaSugar — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:00:29 -0700

Of course, I would expect nothing less than fabulous from the home of British stylist, interior designer, and shop owner Abigail Ahern - especially after seeing how she helped redesign her sister's apartment - but I'm blown away. Dousing her walls and hardwood floors in a cool gray paint as a simple base, she's allowed herself to go wild with the furnishings. She flawlessly mixes colors, styles, eras, materials, and finishes in a way that is both inspiring, calming, and livable. My favorite element is how she's played with scale, using a supersized lampshade on a petite base, and a King Kong-sized floor lamp beside a small kitchen table. I first thought, "It's almost as if she lives in Alice's Wonderland," but then I saw the fantastical tale referenced on her website. There may not be any mad-hatter parties here, but you're certainly in for a topsy-turvy adventure

Coveted Crib: An Eclectic London Perch

CasaSugar — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:00:43 -0700

In this 5,500-square-foot London house, an eclectic range of furniture from the 1930s onward is spread throughout three floors and two roof terraces, proving that high style needn't demand high prices. Patterned upholstery, vintage wallpaper, and a bold use of paint colors makes this home full of personality, not stiff polish. To take a full tour, check out this slideshow. Source

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Coveted Crib: Chateau Limoges

CasaSugar — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:00:30 -0700

This six-bedroom chateau in Limoges, France sits on its own grounds with a wooded area on the entrance side and a garden with an orchard, a fountain, and a pond on the other. In very much its original form, all of its bedrooms remain unrenovated. The rez-de-chaussée, or ground floor, features a dining room, kitchen, breakfast room, drawing room, and billiard room. The exterior alone is breathtaking, an idyllic vision of the French countryside. To take the full tour, check out this slideshow. Source

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Coveted Crib: Mod English Rose

CasaSugar — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:00:34 -0700

This seven-bedroom, four-bath Georgian home in the UK is the former home of a clergyman. It features a hall, chapel, dining room, formal sitting room, kitchen, playroom, and large walled garden, and can be used for photo shoots. I adore how its owners have livened up traditional British décor, heavy on the English roses, with bold splashes of color and an interesting mix of contemporary furniture. To take the full tour, check out this slideshow! Source

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CasaSugar — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 10:30:28 -0700

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