INTERIORS Archives - Page 5 of 8 - vkvvisuals.com/blog

Oct 23

As opposed to some of the ultra-chic interiors I like to post here, I am also drawn to the old-industrial vibe as seen in all those beautifully renovated old lofts. The nonchalant, innately cool mix-and-match, arty blend really speaks to me. Also, the visible ductworks and bare brick walls really add to the charm factor. These are places where real living goes on, spaces for creative minds, long diners with intellectual conversation and wild parties. If you are thinking of moving to a loft, let me point out some pro’s and con’s:

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Oct 21

Today is the first serious cold day of Fall here in Amsterdam and it’s time for some Dark Decor. As the days get darker, so is my mood (not literally fortunately). But my eye is drawn more and more towards the cosy, dark moods seen floating around on the net. Dark decor, with grey or black walls (and even dark ceilings!) is the new white, if you ask me. So get some paintrollers and prepare your house for a dark, warm and cosy winter.

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Oct 20

Fall has started, temperatures are dropping and wood stoves or fireplaces are taking a lead-role again this time of year. One of the benefits of a wood stove versus an open fireplace, is that wood stoves radiate a lot more warmth. That’s why you see a lot more stoves, as opposed to open fireplaces, in the colder countries in the Northern hemisphere (think Scandinavia, Canada).

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Oct 19

Copper Orange will be the trending color in 2015, according to the Global Aesthetic Center of paint manufacturer Akzo Nobel. This color was selected by a panel of independent design and color experts following in-depth research into worldwide trends. It symbolizes a positive outlook onto our world.

For the last 12 years, the Global Aesthetic Center has been researching the main color that will be trending each year. Last year the blue-green Teal color was a total hit (see my post here). This year it will be the more warmer Copper Orange. Now, I myself am not such a trendfollower in interiors, I tend to just let my eye fall on whatever is beautiful to me, but I thought this new trend would be informative anyway.

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Oct 04

Architect and Design Icon Gio Ponti, born just before the turn of the 20th century, always sought the perfect balance between the ornate past and the modern ideal in his work. His style is easily recognised by the hommage it pays to the classical, while simultaneously looking forward to the next innovations in technology and design. Like so many other Design Icons, Ponti was not only an architect, but also a writer, teacher and designer.

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Oct 02

Ecclectic collections (or vignettes) tell a story about the owner of the collection. They are able to create a high-impact visual for boring corners in any room and it’s a go-to trick for any interior-designer to add some drama. The great thing about these collections is that you can change or re-arrange them whenever the mood strikes. But you can’t just throw them together, you will have to abide to a few key-principles: which item will “anchor” your collection, what is the main texture, what is the dominant color and don’t forget the scale of the objects too.

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Oct 01

To me the color of the month, mustard, reminds me a bit of the warm summerdays which are unfortunately behind us now. But the richer tones of this color are perfect for fall, warming up your interior and reflecting the color spectrum of fallen leafs which we will soon see again in all the parks and forests. So here’s a collection to get you in the mood for fall, enjoy.

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Sep 30

Double volume ceilings give any room such a feeling of space. Combined with large windows (think city lofts) light will flood the room, which make for lovely bright interiors, ideal for the Northern hemisphere. But in warmer climates, the design of a house calls for protection of too much daylight entering a space. Such was the case in our former farmhouse in South Africa, where we created a double volume space as well.

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Sep 29

The Butterfly chair, who hasn’t seen this chair around somewhere? It is one of those well designed classics from way back when also known as the Hardoy chair, the Safari chair, the Sling chair or the Wing chair. Actually, the design is so clever and simple, that unauthorised copies are swarming all over the place.

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Aug 27

What is it about Black and White interiors that makes it through the tests of time so succesfully? Well, here are a few hints:

it’s graphic qualities are guaranteed to make an impact
its applicability to any kind of style, be it contemporary, classic, minimalist, futuristic, retro or traditional
its qualities to “bring a space together” due to the repeated colorscheme.

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