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BRIGHT BED TIME

 

 

 

 

 

DREAM BIG ! !

 

It's my dream to live in Italy.

 

Maybe not this grand but something within the same style on a smaller scale !

INSPIRATION FROM THE LEADING BLOGGER

 

 

DESIRE TO INSPIRE - INSPIRATION

SHARE DESIGN

Patrick and Dorothee both began their creative careers in the Paris studio of Christian Liaigre, before Dorothee moved on to work for Philippe Starck.

The incredible experience behind the duo, along with their different view on design, is what they say is responsible for their unique aesthetic, ‘neither minimalist nor decorative’.

Perhaps their best-known work to date is their Parisian home – a converted 19th Century apartment. The entire space shows a sincere appreciation for merging a touch of classic with contemporary design. High ceilings, large rooms, and original timber panelling are the perfect backdrop for their extensive collection of custom furniture and art.

The materials throughout the spaces are effortless and elegant, whilst maintaining a high sense of character. In the kitchen a combination of three timbers, all used in different formats and colours, make up the cupboards, chevron parquetry floor and a gorgeous feature shelf, which cleverly supports the overhead cupboards.

Many of the beautifully detailed furniture pieces within the apartment are designed by Gilles & Boissier themselves, allowing the interiors and furniture to sit in harmony. In particular, we love the elaborate light pendant coupled with their simplistic console table in the hallway.

Overall the apartment is a perfect marriage of traditional and contemporary mod style with a simple but warm palette that is quietly balanced by Gilles & Boissier’s exquisite detailing, that they are so well known for.

Text and images from  www.sharedesign.com

A THOUGHTFUL EYE

S.R. GAMBREL

MICHAEL DAWKINS

DESIRE TO INSPIRE

LUX

INSPIRATION

NIC FADDEN GREEN

 

In a very busy Summer for Nic Fiddian Green the season started off with the installation of four new monumental pieces at Royal Ascot where they received a rapturous reception. The 30ft high "Still Water" left on a ship from Felixstowe on its way to the Parx race course in Philadelphia, and The spectacular commission from Wellington College of a portrait head of the Duke of Wellington's horse "Copenhagen" was unveiled at a special ceremony at the School on the open day.

"Still Water" Nic's beautiful and serene head of a horse drinking, manufactured by the artist in delicate lead panels will soon be installed at The Olympic Equestrian Arena in Greenwich Park. An echo of his much loved landmark sculpture at Marble Arch.

Later on in July a brand new, enormous and striking sculpture "Fire" will be unveiled at Glorious Goodwood, the sculpture will dominate the grandstand looking down across the top of the South Downs towards the spire of Chichester Cathedral and out to sea. Further afield, in France Nic is delighted to be showing a piece at the world famous Deauville race course. Finally In Italy two new works will stand on the hills above the castle, on the legendary and beautiful Castello di Reschio Estate, in Umbria where Nic has been working this year, drawing inspiration from the Etruscan period and the very essence of the landscape and light of Umbria.

Text and images from: www.nicfiddiangreen.com

COLOUR

HELEN CARNAC