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Houzz Tour: an elegant and bright apartment in the 7th arrondissement of Paris

Houzz Tour: an elegant and bright apartment in the 7th arrondissement of Paris - Having once been an office space, this space has been completely renovated and refurbished to create a new home in the French capital. The project goal was to build a house that was warm, functional and typically Parisian. Zully and Ana Sibile of Nuts & Architects made an apartment that mixes vintage with high street to create a space character of a style. There were several challenges along the way, "both electricity and water supply came from an exit on the ground floor. An independent system was needed, "says Zully ', and all rooms aligned one after the other. We needed each room to have its own atmosphere, but also to be linked to another. "The intelligent use of vintage accessories, handicrafts and coins to the street fashion form a space with consistency and character.

Houzz at a Glance
Location Paris
Living area 581 sq ft

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the kitchen is functional and light. It combines low cost equipment with vintage pieces carefully chosen. Ikea kitchen units work well in the compact space and have been customized with the DIY store handles on the Boulevard Saint-Germain.

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Houzz Tour: A Century Cottage 18 Gets an extension Graceful

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Houzz Tour: A Century Cottage 18 Gets an extension Graceful - When Rory and Becky Hart bought their first home together five years ago, they knew he was destined to be a labor of 'love. "He was in a pretty awful state," recalls Rory. "The first floor joists had rotted and there was a series of extensions built on the wrong side. He needed a complete overhaul.

As a builder and designer craft, Rory saw the potential to transform the hodgepodge of bad DIY jobs in a spacious family home, but despite his enthusiasm, the renovation was all but simple. Limited funds and three attempts of building permits meant the family spent a year living in the tight down while they were doing renovations to the original cottage at night and on weekends to fit with the full-time work Rory.

'We expected a much more contemporary extension when we first applied for a building permit, but was constantly pushed by the planners, "says Rory. "They were afraid that it was not in harmony with the rest of the village, so in the meantime we have done this work as we could to the original structure.

The planning restrictions eventually led Rory and Becky to settle on a more conservative extension, who decorated their own unique blend of classic and contemporary style. "We actually have a very different taste when it comes to the interior," says Rory. "I'm a little more avant-garde, while Becky prefer a more classical approach country-style, but after four years of effort, we came to the end!

Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here Rory, Becky and their two daughters
Location Frome, Somerset
built 1780
Designer Rory Hart Hart Design and Construction
Size 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
that's interesting property was formerly the home of a worker on the Longleat estate

Hart design and Construction

"Under the record that I could see was a beautiful red brick house. It has lots of character, "says Rory, remembering his first impression of the property. After the purchase, he tore a series of dilapidated extensions. He was finally granted a building permit to add a mirror image on the back cottage, which he linked to the original house with a flat connecting section and a lean-to on the side. "It is a more traditional feeling we wanted originally, Rory said, 'but we love how authentic it feels."

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rooms in the original house are small, with low ceilings, so Rory wanted to create a space open expansive new part of the house. "this is where we spend most of our time as a family," he explains. "We have always lived in small houses in the past, to to have a large space is something we craved my daughter even rides his bike here

an old farm table - '.. It was my mother, I grew up with it ' - takes center stage in the kitchen-dining room capacious, Rory who described as "rustic refined style back." "We have lots of modern touches in the house, but Becky more of a traditionalist, so we had to be careful how to merge our styles in this part of the house.

A fresh, white regime maintains the handmade kitchen looking twee, while a mix of luxury and valuation located off purchases - such as tap - lend a touch of elegance and charm to the plan.

handmade kitchen, Kitchen Bath Abbey. Swiss Pro kitchen faucet, Franke.

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"The folding doors are made from Accoya - a wood sustainably sourced which is processed to become more durable than most hardwoods, "says Rory. "We wanted something that we could paint it black because it is a little different, and is more consistent with the heritage of the property as aluminum.

Accoya wood folding doors, Montgomery & Sons.

Hart Design And Construction

by opening the back of the house, Rory allowed the open-kitchen dining to spill in the garden. "It is high during summer, but even in winter it is wonderful to have the light pouring in during the day, which is quite a contrast to the old part of the house," says t- he.

Hart Design And Construction

Tongue and groove paneling under the kitchen island adds to the charm of country style in this part of the house, as do worktops and walnut simple wooden bar stools. "The house is a real mix of measures as well as Ikea and eBay finds, Rory said. "We saved money wherever possible so that we can splurge on other items.

Bosse bar stools, Ikea.

The 1960 Aga was converted to electricity for more convenience, while Belfast twin wells were another purchase budget. "I found them in a local salvage yard for £ 20 each," reveals Rory.

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Hart Design And Construction

of an old butcher block has been given a new lease of life as a kitchen island. "It was definitely an element of madness" admits Rory. "I like the old, gnarled texture and sense of history, it brings to the area. If ever we travel, it is definitely coming with us.

vintage butcher block, Abbey Kitchens Bath.

Hart Design And Construction

rich texture and bright colors create a sense of privacy in the tight, which is in the 18th century part of the house. The original stone wall was left on one side, while the furnace wall was painted a dark hue cocooning. The colorful wooden floors are reclaimed Douglas fir.

"We adopted the dark in this room. The small windows are a traditional feature of this type of house, so we wanted to improve it rather than hide it, "says Rory.

An old pool table, which was transformed into the home, provides an eccentric flourish that is both beautiful and practical. "We like the way it looks pretty gnarly and rustic air, but with two children, he had to be a practical space.

fireplace, Tiles and Fitness Ben condition. Former pool table, Frome Reclamation. sofa, DFS. Wall painted with ramps, Farrow & Ball.

Contemporary Living Room Contemporary Living Room

the main living room is the second room on the ground floor in the original cottage. "After the kitchen-dining room, that's where we spend most of our time, "says Rory." as tight, it is quite casual and comfortable, even if we added the strange glamor, like the chandelier, which was recovered from a Georgian house in Bath .

A wood stove keeps the room toasty during the winter months.

Sofas, DFS. Wood stove, tiles and rehabilitation of Ben.

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at the other end of the living room, in front of the wood stove, a collection of deer heads and butterflies reflects the passion of the couple to the eclectic art. "A deer head is in fact my company logo, it started from there," says Rory.

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sleepers reclaimed railway oak and copper piping exposed lend a touch of industrial style of the stairs in the new part of the house.

During the light, Fiat Lux design.

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A mixture of smooth plaster and original stone wall marks the meeting of old and new chalets. 'I love the different textures on the wall here, admits Rory. "It is a very charming effect.

The Plan whitewashed contrasts with the more closed, pleasant sensation in the original house. "We deliberately brighter in the new section to differentiate between the old and the new.

Walls painted in Wimborne White Farrow & Ball.

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drama, pooling curtains in the master bedroom is another successful recovery. "They were thrown in progress on a job I was working on, so I saved them. They are adorable quality Laura Ashley curtains but they were a little scuffed, so we dyed dark to hide imperfections and add drama to the regime, "says Rory.

The trunk is another piece of heritage and belonged to Rory's father when he was a child, then the bed is from Ikea and evolved with the couple for over 13 years.

Hart Design And Construction

' the bathroom is my favorite room in the house, "admits Rory. "There are lots of natural light here, but I wanted to feel comfortable and not washed." To improve the glamorous sensation, Rory painted dark gray walls and added a wood stove in front of the elegant copper tub . "The copper bath was definitely a splurge, but we found the chandelier on eBay, he said.

Marseille Cyprium copper bath boat, The Cast Iron Bath Company. Walls painted railings, Farrow & Ball.

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floor plan shows the layout of the original house and the new extensions.

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Houzz Tour: A Hilltop Home Receives a unique and eclectic Makeover

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Houzz Tour: A Hilltop Home Receives a unique and eclectic Makeover - Sitting atop a hill above a valley, looking over the Indian Ocean, is home interior designer and visual stylist Kim Pearson and his family. Built in 109, the house has undergone many renovations over the years, the most recent revision of Kim and her husband James.

The owners Kim and James were intrigued by the house long before it became their own. After driving past for years, they were fascinated by its enormous potential. Although at the time they were interested in another house of the river in the area, after five minutes of the home inspection, they knew it was something special and decided to buy the house the period - and they have not looked back since.

The main objective of the couple to the house was champion in the history of the house restaurant in its beauty and remove what has not worked. Being an old house, the house also demanded a lot of attention because of its age and location.

Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here Kim Pearson and James with their two children and Tiggy, the West Highland Terrier
Location Perth, Australia
Size 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms

All photos, unless otherwise indicated:
Photo: Jayga McMullan
Styling: Kim Pearson

Kim Pearson Pty Ltd

First up was a lot of invisible dirty work, such as electrical, plumbing and repairs, which then followed by more restoration, repair, REST and finish. Then there was the operation 'of brown and beige-being'. The large original eucalyptus floors were bleached to a golden hue and dark tinted 1930s heavy wood interior was painted white to brighten the home and capitalize on the elements of the natural light.

The redesign of the interior and exterior have taken a solid three months and proved to be a huge task. It was the home of James and Kim had purchased seventeenth, however, they were no strangers to home renovation.

The original porch was removed in 1930 and replaced with a large balcony, deep-forward, which is roughly the size of a large living room. The generous size allows plenty of space for sofas, a coffee table and potted plants - the perfect setting to enjoy the view over the valley beyond through the pines Norfolk

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the entire project has been so made do with what they had and restoration, as it was the design and decoration.

According to Kim, the furniture is a combination of transmitted, collected, purchased and custom. "James is English, both parts are of the family home in Northumberland. I love working with antiques and bring new relevance to them in our contemporary lifestyles. The key is to use them without fear, "said Kim.

The lighting was a key factor in the hall, which features elegant custom pendant lighting. Sculptures, works of art and a large closet for coats and storage space complete.

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a cabin the pine table in the old gardener of the family of James returning home in the north of England is Featured below three digital works by Deborah Paauwe. The table is flanked by two chairs Edwardian covered by Manuel Canovas canvas cloth.

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reception / lounge area has a pendant lighting paper and a striped sofa reupholstered favored by the family dog cute Tiggy (photo).

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Kim describes the decorating style of the house, as always dynamic and never static. Throughout the house are examples of beauty and characteristics of raw measurement unbridled mixed with design and modern décor. Kim wanted the house to have the edge, but be "madly, insanely comfortable.

The present exhibition of Australian artists sculptures local West, and a painting by Melissa Egan, another Australian artist she loves.

Horse sculpture, Peter Zappa. Y ellow priest sculpture, Ken Sealey. P ainting Melissa Egan.

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A Rococo mirror sits above the fireplace, which was plastered and painted white. The home also has a new black marble fireplace that was made with Kim found offcuts from a local supplier.

The tables cherry coffee tray and polished nickel were a find sale and were organized together to make for a large square table. A painting of former side trays and drinks tables were placed around sofas for ease of use.

The antique chair has Elitis embroidered silk. Floral velvet sofas were manufactured in London.

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a mix of antique and contemporary furniture makes for an eclectic finish and provides the house with a intoxicating element of unpredictability. The picture vintage delay carpets here works beautifully with the early 19th century painting by George Smith of the James family home.

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The sculptural forms are essential for each element, as shown by this beautiful yellow sheen.

Chandelier, personalized by Kim Pearson Pty Ltd.

Kim Pearson Pty Ltd

the beautifully light and airy study features embedded in a graphite painted furniture that Kim still looking for the perfect handles.

lamp, Hive Poppy Kezu. President and cabinets, Snille of Ikea.

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the study is filled with a myriad of books, but did not seem crowded at all because of the cabinets. Interesting features in the study include French iron and parchment flower vase / lamp pendants paper of the Philippines and the above table by the artist based in Darwin Rob Brown entitled "People I think most when (crossed out) while the trafficking

cabinets, cow. Ikea.

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the couch mid-century was discovered by James and Kim in an old house they had already bought. They restored the element and covered in beautiful floral watercolor design.

One rtwork above floral sofa of 18 century Peruvian icons, was purchased by Kim in Peru.

Eclectic Dining Room Houzz Tour: Cottesloe Hilltop Residence

Georgian dining table is the daily table of family and is used for any duties for dinners. The accompanying chairs feature a silk band of the 19th century, everything is under a vintage rug ABC in New York.

The personalized pendant lighting above the dining table by Volker Haug is a standout feature to space and that is guaranteed to capture the attention of any visitor.

Browse decoration selection eclectic table

The dining room also features Kim Travel paintings. "The saints are of a great adventure that I made in Peru and South America in the last few years," says Kim. "Indigenous prints are the main Warmun artist Mabel Juli.

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the painting colorful bird, the artist Becky Blair, above the Georgian buffet offers a striking contrast -. perfectly encapsulating the mixture in the house of old and new

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the master bedroom has a fireplace, the sculptural pendant lighting and curtains of pure linen elegant on bronze poles.

Much attention has been paid to the texture, pattern, color and patina in all finishes, fabrics, textiles, fixtures and fittings. touches and unique are evident in every corner of the house . carpet, all the old furniture, sofa and French were recovered by Dominique Kieffer silk. The b ed and cushions have machine colored Indian block prints. "

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All furniture and accessories are a mixture of high and low with fine antiques street located. Classic, antique and contemporary art and sculpture fill the home, providing both visual interest, shape and texture of the space.

ceiling light, Custom Kim Pearson Pty Ltd.

Kim Pearson Pty Ltd

Beware of small details is presented throughout the house. For example, the switches are either original or reproduction bakelite, and all new ebony door handles and polished nickel were engraved.

Creating, Alessandra Rossi.

Eclectic Bathroom Houzz Tour: This Hilltop Residence was a labour of love

kitchen and bathrooms have been made date one year after the main restoration. Air conditioning was added to the bathroom and laundry room to keep things fresh during the summer months.

Photography, Heather Robbins by Red Images.

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room's daughter Kim is eclectic and whimsical. The antique chair is covered with fabric Rubelli . The collection of print cushions and vintage garland hand is fun and visually appealing.

bed, Ikea. Dominique Kieffer linen curtains, fabrics South Pacific.

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Kim and James did a lot of work themselves, spending almost every weekend for the past three and a half working on the property.

Eclectic Patio Houzz Tour: Cottesloe Hilltop Residence

A side paved garden leads to the old garages in twin brick at the back of the House.

'The garages have a dark charcoal wintery that I love, "Kim said. "It is high against the gray house, windows and white wisteria covering them.

Photography, Heather Robbins.
Styling, Sophie Tea.

Traditional Exterior Houzz Tour: Cottesloe Hilltop Residence

Two years after Kim and James bought the property, the garage has been converted into a beautiful cottage for their children and their friends. The old garage roller door was replaced with French doors to the local hardware store.
The interior curtains are made from beautiful cotton Shibori dyed by hand.

Photography, Heather Robbins.
Styling, Sophie Tea.

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Houzz Tour: A Victorian Cottage in Sydney Gets a Bright New Makeover

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Houzz Tour: A Victorian Cottage in Sydney Gets a Bright New Makeover - Despite its sunny garden and Sydney location, this Victorian cottage felt dark and dingy. As with many houses built in the 19th century, the back was littered with small rooms and low ceilings, and there was a bathroom that blocked a view of the back garden.
After considering other design options, architect Danny Broe and owner Linda Carmichael emptied the back of the house and rearranged the pieces in an open and light configuration. Dashes of color break the modern addition and add personality while the original Victorian architecture to the front of the house retains the unique character of the house.

Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here Linda Carmichael
Location Enmore, West Sydney, Australia
Size 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
designer Danny Broe Architect
budget £ 150,000 (not including professional fees)

Danny Broe Architect

a new window to the rear of the house is visible from the lounge suit, dining room and kitchen. The windows fold, eliminating any division between inside and outside, and allowing Carmichael rest his feet on the elevated deck while sitting on the seat of the spacious window.

Broe created this patio - and the paths of the garden -. Using brick and stone recovered from the demolished portions of the house

fabric window seat Fingers by Signature Prints. Doors and windows Windoor.