Dark and disconnected
Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 07:39AM Our hi-speed internet was down for a couple of days this week, and let me tell you dial-up just wasn't doing it for me. So yep, I was feeling a little disconnected, though no less crazy busy - Over the last couple of days I returned all the last bits of pieces from the IDS (had to drive a truck, blergh), worked on a couple of Trendwatches for House & Home, and shot a webinar for a fun upcoming project with Erica Ehm of YummyMummyClub and author Kathy Buckworth. I am so in need of a bit of rest and relaxation...
On the dark side of things, as in colour, I wanted to share a few snaps of my 700 sq ft IDS space - the Ultimate his and her's bathroom - shot by Stefano Barbera. I was asked "Why black?" a fair bit about my colour choices and well, don't you think we've seen enough white bathrooms? The first two shots show the more feminine side of things (yep, that's one of the vintage dressers I'd scored at the Sally Ann and had re-finished), then there's the black wood panelled men's side, and finally that standout polished steel chest from Kravet in the chillout space that connected the two bathrooms.
Reader Comments (6)
I was sadly not at IDS but would have loved to have seen your space. These photos are amazing!! Are there any that are taken a bit further back....It is hard to get a sense of the space as a whole with all these gorgeous close ups.
Hi Arren,
I also missed IDS this year owing to my move : (
I love all the vignettes above but especially the lady's side, those fab drawer pulls and the way the orchids lead the eye up to the stacked cameos, floating like soap bubbles. Beautifully styled!
I would just like to comment on how gorgeous your his and hers bathroom space was at the IDS this year! I absolutely loved it! I think what captured me the most were the details and also the 'meeting spot' in between. It was so serene and calming overall. I would love to wake up and experience that every morning!
I really like those caged lights above the circle mirror. Can you divulge on the source of them? I don't even know the name of the style they are in but I really liked them at the show.
Cheers.
S.
LOVED your space at the IDS and appreciated all of the time you spent on the details, textures and the natural elements you added in too.
Thanks for all the kind comments!
Lee, We had major problems that morning, so it's amazing that we got those shots at all! To see more of the space, head over and check out Kitka Design here.
Scott, Those caged lamps are actually outdoor fixtures available at Home Depot for the princely sum of $14, and are also available in white. They're a fave of mine for bathrooms, since I think they have a really cool industrial vibe.
Cheers, Arren