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Renewing the hallway
We have a narrow hallway connecting the front of the house to the back; it also links bedrooms and a bathroom. After years of neglect from moving furniture around, kids, dog and tradesman’s it was time to give it a new look! I While doing the preparation work I realise this space has a lot of memories…from the marks left on the walls, doors and skirting it was definitely time for a good sanding, filling cracks and holes and a scrub it was ready for painting and to give the hallway a new lease of life.
For all architraves and skirting I used Resene Lustacryl; colour ”double bison hide” all the woodwork is very old and it’s amazing how new it all looks once painted.
Applied for the walls is Resene space coat low sheen, in half spanish white
The ceiling and cornice were refreshed with Resene ceiling paint.
The prep work…
More light and a crisp clean new hallway
Posted in Decoration, Design, Interior
Display and Storage
It is always interesting to visit new homes, when visiting clients, friends and family the furniture that attracts me the most is their bookcases and display collections. Theses artifacts reflect the personality of the homeowner, and not every two bookcases are the same! My uncle was and still is a passionate collector of everything Tintin. When visiting as a child I remember his bookcase pertaining the entire Tintin collection of books plus figurines of all the characters, it was a very inspiring and colourful bookcase, which never grows old.
Here are a my favorites style of bookcases…
This is a very sleek and organised bookcase, “Sistema” by Beyond Furniture, Sydney
The Juniper Shelves is by designer Kenneth Cobonpue, great as a feature or a room divider it can be sourced via Ke Zu Sydney
For the wine collector, this is a great way to show how display cabinet can be used as room divider, “Soleto” by Beyond Furniture.
Who hasn’t got an IKEA bookcase, this is the “EXPEDIT” storage, the pigeon holes system that are so handy to categorise books, toys, audio system..For me the best way to find the book I am looking for is to categorise them by themes, gardening, cooking, art, design, health, it’s my mini library!
If you are into colour coding the content of your bookcase check Top3 by design in Sydney who has a wide range of ideas with great design.
If you have any questions on storage and display or are in search of bookcase and inspirations I am happy to answers and help with your enquiries. Please use the comment box below or contact me directly at info@arinteriors.com.au
Posted in Decoration, Design, Interior, Interior Design
Free Range Kitchen part II
This kitchen was designed with functionality and clean lines in mind. Where every kitchen items has its place.
Part of the living and dining area this kitchen overlook the garden. A wall divides the two spaces without restricting the flow with the kitchen.
All the finishes and colours were selected to compliment it surrounding.
The new kitchen was part of an alteration and addition to the rear of a “Californian bungalow.”
Custom made stainless steel support for the island bench
Timber floor: hardwood “tallowood” satin polished
Bulkhead finish: Resene Spacecoate Lowsheen pastel tone colour: ”Pavlova”
Doors: Designer white in polyurethane, plain design
Ovens, rangehood, cooktop: SMEG
Work area benchtop and splashback: 20mm Caesarstone in “White Shimmer”
Island bench: 20mm Caesarstone in “Latte”
Lighting: Beacon Lighting “Oslo” brushed chrome pendant
Tapware: Hansa “Nero”
Sink: Oliveri “Diaz” double bowls
Walls: Resene Spacecoate Lowsheen pastel tone colour: ”Pavlova”
Brick walls and piers
Frame work and windows
Plasterboard and furniture installation
Stone benchtops and splashback installation
Project Builder: Krestel Constructions M: 0414 186 405
Photos: Romain and Anne Resplendino
“The Office” Concept to Finish
The design of the study/office is near completion, walls are painted and wallpapered, desk and cabinets have been installed. This space is shared with Serge the IT guy, my husband. The concept for this space is a picture perfect winter day with snow shining on pine trees…refreshing and stimulating ! While adding comfort and practicality to the space. The result is a clean feel with lots of storage.
Following the construction work here is what has happened to this small space…
Study frame work
While the walls and ceiling were being framed and plastered the colour concept and finishes were selected.
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The desk top is from “Polytec” laminate in “Rocco Lini” with matt finish.
Paint on the walls is from “Resene”, walls and trims, architrave and skirting have the same colour ”Quarter Black White”
The ceiling and cornice are painted in pure white.
The roller blind has blockout and the finish is grey metallic.
The filing cabinet is painted with 4 different coats of paint, all from “Resene”
1 coat of smooth surface sealer
1 coat of base coat lumbersider in “grey”
2 coats of “blast grey 3″ which gives that metallic finish.
The wallpaper is from “Vision Wallcovering” Shoner Wohnen collection #1514-45
The wallpaper installation…it was a lot of fun…but a word of advise, prepare your walls well, check this video, its has great tips…
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Storage Units
Ready for work!
Interiors by Anne Resplendino
Photos of office by Anne
Posted in Design, Interior Design
Timeless Pieces
Handcrafted Table
I love the look of handcrafted steel furniture, it shows a beautiful patina adding character to any interiors, the furniture can be placed outdoor or indoor, add some cushions covered in natural fabric like cotton canvas or linen.
In need of some restoration, these two antique chairs have had their seats recane and stained to match the timber finish.
In need of a doctor
Restored to new life
Posted in Design, Interior Design
Spring influence
- Brighten your interior with colour
Add some pastel colours by mixing them together for an uplifting feel !
bright leaves
This fabric is perfect for blinds or curtains
Linen and Viscose embroidery
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Posted in Interior Design
Resene Total Colour Awards
The Resene Total Colour Awards has just been published. I love seeing all the colour combinations used for interior and exterior, Check them out at http://www.resene.co.nz/colourawards/index.htm
This is what I entered “the Eastwood Residence”, this interior looks great, very relaxing during the day and sophisticated at night!
- Lounge Room
- Fireplace
Creative Ideas and Inexpensive — Detailed Shelf
Beveled Glass top with jewelry
Transformation of a dull shelf in a bedroom with a coat of paint, cut out shaped perfume bottles, top with a beveled glass, easy to display your favourite pieces!
Jewelry from Seriously Twisted xx
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- Beveled Glass top with jewelry
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- Vogue Living transformed into Eau de Toilette
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- Painted Timber shelf
Posted in Design
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