The Diversion Project

Paint Them

noreply@blogger.com (jules @ The Diversion Project) — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:30:00 +0000

What brilliant inspiration this renovation is to an owner of a slice of 60's splendour. The miles of painted white brick and the crazy paving floors are superb. I've been toying with crazy paving in the back yard seeing as the lack of precision will suit this house no end, and I won a cool door prize at an industry event last year and need to go collect a big whack of stone/granite/marble - whatever I choose.

But the eye candy I appreciate the most is seeing the timber framed picture windows painted out in white. I'm still doing the leave them natural/paint them white battle in my mind, so any image that reminds me that all will be well, whatever I decide, is appreciated!

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Warmth And Familiarity

noreply@blogger.com (jules @ The Diversion Project) — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:11:00 +0000

I really warmed to this little Manhattan home of Rita Koenig.

It is quite formulaic, but nonetheless has some nice original touches and a lovely overall sense of warmth and familiarity. The billowy old school Austrian blinds and ivy growing through the window is my favourite bit.

Images from the selby

The Bold Shot

noreply@blogger.com (jules @ The Diversion Project) — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:30:00 +0000

What a great way to fit out a modern apartment to create a warm family home.

Timber floors + cushy carpets and rugs where needed + big doses of MCM furniture and the bold shot of colour where needed.

Perfect recipe.

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Every Angle

noreply@blogger.com (jules @ The Diversion Project) — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:30:00 +0000

Stunning slice of property here. Gorgeous soft natural tones everywhere, and pale timber floors.

With a clever selection of lighting and a massive dose of marble, I'm loving every angle.

Images from esny

A Few Of My Favourite Things

noreply@blogger.com (jules @ The Diversion Project) — Sun, 12 May 2013 06:55:00 +0000

Hope everyone has had a lovely, lovely mother's day. It was a very sweet one here, with breakfast in bed and cards, and jobs around the house etc.

I should get more organised for next year though and teach my sons how to use etsy, because I was taking a look this afternoon through my faves and realised there would have been soooo many great mother's day options!

Here are just a few of my latest favourite things.

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Love And Need

noreply@blogger.com (jules @ The Diversion Project) — Wed, 08 May 2013 11:33:00 +0000

So, I love the smattering of soft sorbet-like shades in this house. I think that because there is also a good base of black/white/timber it saves it from being too frou frou.

And those lamps suspended from the kitchen ceiling.....LOVE and need to have!

Images from bo bedre

Oh So Far

noreply@blogger.com (jules @ The Diversion Project) — Sun, 05 May 2013 21:30:00 +0000

Just when I think I couldn't possibly find any more homes to go into my top 10 of fave spaces, something like this comes along.

White upon white washed walls {but showing through the rustic brick finish below}, stunning country views, gorgeous shots of colour, some vintage, and a timber clad sanctuary.

I also love the simple framework of the house. A gorgeous big white box, but made up of the classic white washed brick and steel, it is oh so far from a modern generic sugar cube.

Images from marie claire maison

Supplies The Inspiration

noreply@blogger.com (jules @ The Diversion Project) — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:30:00 +0000

I love seeing super cool renos of mid century homes like this. It supplies the inspiration I need when I look around the Splendour. {Especially when the rain sets in and the ceiling starts to leak!}

Loving the open vast planes of this home and the warmth the timber lined ceiling brings. That's a great move right there.

Images from plastolux

Wonder If I Will

noreply@blogger.com (jules @ The Diversion Project) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:30:00 +0000

Nothing like a bit of white washed brick is there? Just gorgeous.

And I'm loving the encaustic tile counter top in the kitchen. Those tiles have been on my radar for a while now - beginning to wonder if I will regret not having them in the bathroom reno coming up. But I think there will be too many features if I go for these as well.

And that copper light? Serious envy right there.

Images from bolaget

Cool On Every Surface

noreply@blogger.com (jules @ The Diversion Project) — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:30:00 +0000

There's a lot to envy here isn't there. From the dark timbers to the monochromatic cool on every surface, there isn't a single thing in this home that I wouldn't happily tuck under my wing.

The best bits for me are the industrial light over the table, the awesome storage arrangement in the kitchen, the shade-less lamp in the dining area with the amber bulb {where oh where do you get those from??!!} and of course the fabulous long and narrow fauxdenza. Have been a long time fan of those, and yet too big a chicken shit to try one yet.

Images from elle interior

Little Edge

noreply@blogger.com (jules @ The Diversion Project) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:30:00 +0000

The classic style of this home has a little edge to it, which I love. The exposed brick wall in a sea of off white adds warmth as do the textiles and the cow skin rugs.

One little detail I'm really loving is the timber table with the black painted frame. What a great contrast. And the fact that it's soft matt chalky black makes me even more smitten.

Images from bolaget

Something Similar

noreply@blogger.com (jules @ The Diversion Project) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:30:00 +0000

I really love a look in people's homes that don't seem like they've been styled within an inch of insanity, and this place is one.

Such a great, warm, vintagey family space. And that bathroom is providing me with a few ideas for our up-coming bathroom renovation. I've been pondering the storage options, and seeing that pigeon hole shelf has made me wonder if I couldn't do something similar with a few pieces I have.

And I do love a subway tile. I had ruled them out, because after all my 15 yr old son is doing this bathroom renovation (school project) and I want to go with a tile that is forgiving of a novice tiler, but they're hard to beat for style aren't they.

Images from apartment therapy

Back On The Radar

noreply@blogger.com (jules @ The Diversion Project) — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:30:00 +0000

I've always been a sucker for good black + white, so no surprises when this place caught my eye.

Seriously jealous of that mercury glass jug, and this bedroom has put the pia wallen blanket I've ummed and aghhhed about for so long firmly back on the radar.

*having serious connection problems this week, apologies if there

are any problems with the images, flying a little blind at the moment*

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Not So Sure

noreply@blogger.com (jules @ The Diversion Project) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:30:00 +0000

Its not often that I'm undecided about something, but I am undecided about those doors. What do you think? They're a little too reminiscent of 90's faux distressing for me. But that's just me.

But I do love the play on scale in this home. The small but v. cool digital clock in the gold rococo picture frame is a great piece.

I'm also seriously loving that silver Panton lamp. I had thought for a long time that a white Tizzio would be my desk lamp of choice when I get around to prioritizing that purchase, but now I'm not so sure!

Images from stadshem

In Neon

noreply@blogger.com (jules @ The Diversion Project) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:30:00 +0000

I've always been a massive fan of Penny Farthing Design, but this sneak peak at D*Sponge reminded me why.

I love a design firm that deals in neon and I love a home that's open and light and serves up casual cool from corner to corner.

Images from design*sponge

Ad Infinitum

noreply@blogger.com (jules @ The Diversion Project) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 21:30:00 +0000

Sorry for my absence last week, the week got away from me. This week is threatening to do the same, but let's give it a go.

In my attempt to catch my breath this weekend I did a little zen like surfing for beautiful spaces and this one caught my eye. I've always had a thing for loft spaces and converted industrial spaces. One of my first places I lived in after moving out of home was an old shop in a teeny tiny little country town. It was bliss. The whole shop front, with double bay windows, was my living area. I kept potted trees and moved the furniture around ad infinitum.

This cozy big space brought back memories of that home with its plethora of vintage. A home after my own heart.

Images from at casa

A Room With A View

noreply@blogger.com (jules @ The Diversion Project) — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 21:30:00 +0000

Everybody loves a room with a view, but this is insane. Imagine living across from the Bilbao Guggenheim. I'm a bit gobsmacked by that view, but the rest of the home isn't anything to sneeze at either.

A stunning mix of contemporary and antique treasures, it has a real gallery feel itself. And seriously loving the design of that bookcase, what a great way to reinvent the everyday.

Images from nuevo estilo

Fresh In

noreply@blogger.com (jules @ The Diversion Project) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:30:00 +0000

Still with the hope of lovely grey smooth rendered walls fresh in my mind, this place jumped out at me too. And these lovely walls are in a bathroom scenario, with a free standing bath as well. A few visual boxes ticked there.

Apart from that pleasing serve of concrete, I love the vintage pieces in this home. And I seriously love that faceted bow. What a cool piece.

Images from inside homepage

Vestibule Of Cool

noreply@blogger.com (jules @ The Diversion Project) — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:30:00 +0000

Everyone is well aware of my unswerving love for concrete right? If not, or you're new here, take it for a given, you're going to see a lot of concrete.

Needless to say this place stopped me in my tracks. What a perfect lovely grey vestibule of cool these walls make. I particularly love the cut out of the white plastered wall in the dining space. Its almost as if they couldn't bare to completely suffocate the gorgeous grey stuff.

On another concrete front, I had a little win in the bathroom reno planning stage this weekend. While having breakfast with a friend in a very fab café I found the most perfectly concrete plastered walls, AND got the number of the tradie that pulled off such a fab finish.

What a relief, I was dreading trying to find someone who would a) agree to do it without giving me a sideways look and b) would be good at it. Oh I do like the unbridled pre-reno enthusiasm stage. May it long last.

Images from inside out via homelife

Epic Vast

noreply@blogger.com (jules @ The Diversion Project) — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:26:00 +0000

When building on a plot with epic vast views, you need a house that will not only sit in those views quietly, but also make sense of them from within.

The scale of this house is perfect, as are the materials. It's no wall flower though, it clearly makes its mark on the landscape but in a very sympathetic way.

The windows are a great feature. All of a magnificent scale, but I like the way the windows in the living room are apertures, they give the feeling of enclosure and protectiveness - like looking out on the view from a protected bunker. But in the kitchen/dining space they almost disappear and give that feeling of openness that suits that use of space so much better. Clever house.

Images from designboom

Absolutely Perfect

noreply@blogger.com (jules @ The Diversion Project) — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 01:56:00 +0000

Sorry for the late start today. I'm in the land of long weekends and sleep-ins.

Seriously looking forward to a slow paced weekend pottering about the house. I wish I could report that I had big projects at hand, but nothing that exciting will be going on. Probably cleaning, most likely!

Over my leisurely coffee this morning I was trawling through some archives over at AT and found this slice of perfection. What a gorgeous home. I love the way the owners have furnished this place.

Nothing too precious, but absolutely perfect for the space. And I'm really loving that crazy paving. I think the Splendour needs a good dose of that pool side! One day.

I hope everyone has a lovely, lovely long weekend and safe travels.

Images from apartment therapy

Gone For It

noreply@blogger.com (jules @ The Diversion Project) — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:30:00 +0000

This home had some very cool details that I loved. First off, that leather armchair - I've been scouring the second hand sites looking for one exactly like that. Wish I could copy and paste it here at the Splendour.

The partition between the bed and the dressing area in the bedroom is such a great idea. It doesn't close in the space like a stud wall would, but allows the bedroom space to be a restful space without all that clutter.

Loving the little shelf straddling the bath, it reminds me of this one I've posted before. I just need the bath to be installed as part of our renovations, and I'm installing one of these with a glass of wine the first night!

And then I also think the scale of that art work in the living room is sensational. With enormously high ceilings like this, you can cut loose with hte scale of art. And I love how they've gone for it.

Wonder if they want a house sitter?

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Beautiful and Interesting

noreply@blogger.com (jules @ The Diversion Project) — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 21:30:00 +0000

What a lovely example of cool family living. Everything is robust and not too precious, but nonetheless, beautiful and interesting.

I like the way the original has been kept alongside the new, and speaking of the new, even those elements give a nod to the character of the home. In the kitchen I really like the antiqued mirror used in the cupboard backs. Mirror is great all round, but i think the antiqued finish was the perfect choice for this place.

Images from living etc via house to home

Often Times

noreply@blogger.com (jules @ The Diversion Project) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:30:00 +0000

Studio spaces are often times just as interesting as someones home. After all, they probably spend more hours there than they do in their apartment.

I loved the moody wooden vintage feel of this space and the plants growing toward the light. Cool space and seriously cute pooch.

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A View

noreply@blogger.com (jules @ The Diversion Project) — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:30:00 +0000

As the days are getting shorter here, I'm trying to hang on to summer with both hands. Sneaking in a swim most nights after work, even though my mind is telling me its too cold, cooking everything I can on the BBQ and searching for the perfect beach house.

This place ticks a lot of boxes from the cerulean blue to the vintage chairs with a view of the sea.

Images from inside out