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Headboard shelves for books and power strip; antique carafe
Headboard shelves for books and power strip; antique carafe
The formply used to line the black interior creates a “small, inky bubble of space,” Cheshire says. “It’s incredibly calm and quiet as a consequence.” His firm designed the built-in bed and cabinetry. The two Type 75 lamps are by Kenneth Grange for Anglepoise, and the Chair 65 is by Alvar Aalto.
The formply used to line the black interior creates a “small, inky bubble of space,” Cheshire says. “It’s incredibly calm and quiet as a consequence.” His firm designed the built-in bed and cabinetry. The two Type 75 lamps are by Kenneth Grange for Anglepoise, and the Chair 65 is by Alvar Aalto.
Graphic Novelty A textile designed in 1998 by Scandinavian designer Carl Johan Hane serves as an artful accent to the guest bedroom. Neely found the patters--Mobile, created for the Swedish textile company Kinnasand--as Skandium, in London. "I wasn't sure how best to display it. Then a painter friend of mine suggested I have it stretched across a wooden frame, just like artists do with raw canvas," he says.
Graphic Novelty A textile designed in 1998 by Scandinavian designer Carl Johan Hane serves as an artful accent to the guest bedroom. Neely found the patters--Mobile, created for the Swedish textile company Kinnasand--as Skandium, in London. "I wasn't sure how best to display it. Then a painter friend of mine suggested I have it stretched across a wooden frame, just like artists do with raw canvas," he says.
The master bedroom features a Chest of Drawers by Tejo Remy for Droog and a How High the Moon chair by Shiro Kuramata.
The master bedroom features a Chest of Drawers by Tejo Remy for Droog and a How High the Moon chair by Shiro Kuramata.
Arbel’s “14” sconces spot the wall to ethereal effect in the master bedroom. “I wanted this place to be habitable. One of my greatest criticisms of modern architecture is that it often forgets to make things cozy.”
Arbel’s “14” sconces spot the wall to ethereal effect in the master bedroom. “I wanted this place to be habitable. One of my greatest criticisms of modern architecture is that it often forgets to make things cozy.”
One of four bedrooms.
One of four bedrooms.
The master bedroom overlooks the stunning hillside scenery.
The master bedroom overlooks the stunning hillside scenery.
Rich colors, textiles, and playful artwork decorate the simple architectural palette.
Rich colors, textiles, and playful artwork decorate the simple architectural palette.
A palette of dusty pink hues is reminiscent of the stained-glass windows in the lobby.
A palette of dusty pink hues is reminiscent of the stained-glass windows in the lobby.
Karen and Stephen made their bed using wood from an old weathered deck. A quilt by Karen hangs above it. The wall lamps are by Artemide, the bedcover is from North Shore Linens, and the antique bench is from China.
Karen and Stephen made their bed using wood from an old weathered deck. A quilt by Karen hangs above it. The wall lamps are by Artemide, the bedcover is from North Shore Linens, and the antique bench is from China.
The master bedroom features an original pressed-metal ceiling that was restored. It opens out onto a large balcony, which is typical of Sydney terrace houses. A bespoke hoop-pine plywood joinery unit creates ample storage and offers space for a separate dressing room behind the bed.
The master bedroom features an original pressed-metal ceiling that was restored. It opens out onto a large balcony, which is typical of Sydney terrace houses. A bespoke hoop-pine plywood joinery unit creates ample storage and offers space for a separate dressing room behind the bed.
Vintage white glass dome pendants float above the nightstands on either end of the bed, which is accented with a custom-built headboard made of upholstered panels.
Vintage white glass dome pendants float above the nightstands on either end of the bed, which is accented with a custom-built headboard made of upholstered panels.