white kitchen with big windows

Clean lines, simple design and a neutral colour scheme are the key ingredients to creating a serene kitchen. My secret ingredient is to always have a few vases of fresh flowers spread around the kitchen and a few pots of fresh herbs on the windowsill.  

What do you look for in your dream kitchen? 

I am a huge fan of having the counter of your island a different material. 

If you really want to customize this piece, change the colour of the cabinets as well!

Marble counters can be expensive, you have to keep them spotless from permanently staining. 

Having a whole wall of marble is a great solution!

This way, you get to have marble in your kitchen without worry or maintenance! 

aspen chalet

Canada is known for its great white winters, but nothing sounds more winterlicious then spending time at an Aspen chalet! This architecturally beautiful home has everything you could ask for - stunning views, spacious living and lots of wood and stone. This looks like the perfect spot for a family vacation over the holidays!

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glass-walled penthouse | upper east side

This modern penthouse in New York's Upper East Side has a spacious floor plan and breathtaking wrap around windows overlooking Central Park. Architect Steven Harris has reflected the 1940s style of Richard Neutra with clean long lines, grand windows and large overhangs. The family who lives here has over time turned two penthouse suites next to each other and a 2-bedroom on the floor below into one grand home.

{Architectural Digest}

Architecture by Steven Harris

Interior Design by Lucien Rees Roberts

Photography by Scott Frances

[real estate] treetops in chilworth

I would like to introduce you to the beginning of a series of featured homes on the market! Located in the gated community Southampton's premier residential area of Chilworth is this luxurious timber home. Step inside and look out the floor to ceiling windows at the spectacular views - you will feel like you are among the trees.

This English home was built in 2007 as part of a small development of four other homes. There are three floors of luxurious modern living and comes with amazing features including under floor heating, 'intelligent' wiring for a home cinema and security system, electric gates while entering the property and a private drive.

Driving through the area, you will see Stoneham, City Golf courses and Southampton Common and Sports Centre. The Chilworth Village Tennis Club is a beautiful walk form the home. Being so close to luxurious amenities, the possibilities of exercise and leisure activities are endless!

Accommodation 

Entrance Lobby - Reception Hall - Kitchen / Dining Area

Plant / Utility Room - Study - Sitting Room - Cinema / Family Room

Principal Bedroom with en suite - 4 Further Bedrooms

2 Family Bathrooms - Cloakroom - Gardens - Double Garage

This state of the art kitchen is the hub of the house - fabulous for entertaining family and guests!

The floor plan of this house lends itself to displaying great art and design elements.

[All images curtesy of Savills]

For all inquiries about the home, please contact Giles Muddle

gmuddle@savills.com

+44(0)1962 841 842

Savills

masculine monday | the beginning

Masculine design is a favourite of mine. You can brighten up a handsome space with lots of windows and white walls. Keep it simple with clean lines, minimal textures and few colours. Today I begin the Masculine Monday series!

 the skylights | the fireplace

 the table | the tiled floor

 the ceiling | the floor

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For more Masculine & Handsome images, please visit:

handsome at office

the house penthouse

masculine steps

wood trim & shades of grey

statement artwork

handsome bedroom

the house penthouse

This Penthouse suite designed by Emily Summer's is a handsome getaway in the clouds of Dallas Texas.

Interior Design by Emily Summers

greenhouse bedroom

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industrial loft

This stunning Netherlands loft has it all - original brick, oversized windows and all the space in the world!

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a tribute to albert hadley

Albert Hadley lived a joyful and successful life as an interior designer. Sadly, he passed away today at the age of 91. We will remember him for influencing generations of designers with his classic and chic designs.

"The quality of good design never changes. 

However, I think our interpretation changes from one day to the next" 

- Albert Hadley

New York City apartment - 1940s French chairs by Jules Leleu.

New York City Apartment - 1960's wall hanging by Marc Saint-Saëns 

and the simply stunning painted floor by Ruppert Lindemann.

Manhattan apartment - Bronze sculpture by Robert Courtright, vintage T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings chair.

Manhattan apartment - Pillows made in an Osborne & Little zigzag fabric, gold round layered cocktail table from Antony Todd Home, modern side tables by Leavitt Weaver and the rug by Fort Street Studio.

Manhattan apartment - Saarinen Tulip table and Brno armchairs by Knoll

{one, two, three, four, five}

Photography by William Waldron

To read more about his legacy, visit Elle Decor

grand & glamorous windows

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awesome orange windows

Everything about this space is so unique and yet blends so nicely together. The painted orange window frames are such a fun and cheery idea! These are right on par with Pantone's colour of the year. The velvet tufted sofa, vintage Louis Vuitton suitcase and the gold elephant sculpture complete the space with personality. 

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black marble ensuite

Exquisite marble ensuite with a Kelly Wearstler inspired golden hand and foot chair designed by Pedro Friedeberg.  This room is almost liquid, you don't know where to look. Your eyes keep moving around the room. 

Designed by Lenny Kravitz

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Found at Douglas Rosin

room with a view

This room makes up for its small size with it's spectacular wall of windows. What more would you want?

Compliments of lonnymag

Design by Michele Bonan