Thursday, 16 February 2012

Bal House


Great kitchens are part of great rooms. This one shows a true integration between kitchen and living and indoor and outdoor with some stunning contemporary architecture.

Just another angle on the great outdoor area.

From the kitchen you can see everything and therefore never miss out when preparing food for your guests.

Another angle showing off the kitchen area.

In the Scavolini range a great kitchen  that would suit this style would be the new LiberaMente or Tetrix. Also, loving the use of wood in this renovation in the USA by Terry & Terry architects. The materials they have used are so simple, yet create such a statement. 


http://www.archdaily.com/208227/bal-house-terry-terry-architecture/#more-208227

Tuesday, 7 February 2012

The Ivy



This is one of the outdoor bars at the Ivy, If you wanted to create this look in your home I would use the Mood model from Scavolini's range in crisp white with a 60mm Calacutta bench top. This would also translate well into a beautiful alfresco area.

Like this look-the Focus kitchen in absolute white with carrara bench top and stainless steel splash back, would achieve the look and feel of this beautiful space.
Walls of cross cut grey travertine and carrara bench tops again the Mood kitchen in Grey oak veneer would emmulate this look in your home.

Ambient design.




In our last visit to Sydney, we had The Ivy experience. What an amazing encounter. Located on George Street in the CBD, you are first lead down a small alley way filled with trendy and quirky shops, then come to the entrance of the complex. One of the unique things about your experience at the Ivy is that you are constantly exposed to funky and eclectic spaces and interiors, wherever it leads you. Some of the most beautiful and vibrant examples of interior design i have ever seen. So much thought and dedication has gone into the making of this wonderful place. After all the exploring, we eventually found ourselves dining at the Mad Cow, a 'New York' style grill restaurant with an inventive menu and refreshing and crisp cocktails. Probably the tastiest baby back Texas ribs that i have ever had, and don't let me forget about the caramelised hand-made vanilla slice with blackberries and almond praline, absolutely divine! Will never forget about this stunning venue, and am sure to visit there many times in the future to see how it has evolved! All i kept thinking about whilst we were walking around was-How can i get this look in my own home?There are many models in the Scavolini range that could achieve the look and feel of these well designed spaces.Scavolini has the most amazing marble bench tops in many thicknesses and numerous veneers and lacquered colours within the 40 or more models available.