Recently I’ve been showing a lot of eclectic homes with splashes of colour (and even a !). So, today I thought I’d reign it in a little and feature a beautiful, light-coloured loft in Hanover, Germany. A white, minimalist scheme is often in danger of coming across as cold and uninviting, especially in an open-plan living space, but when you have incredible exposed beams, pillars and a mezzanin floor like , a simple, pared-back look allows the architecture to sing! Oh and how this space sings!
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, basket bag* (similar), Source a chain from a DIY shop for a simple way to hang coats.
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How fabulous is this ?!
Oooooh wow. This is my dream loft. Can you imagine having a space like this to play with?!
As mentioned above, open-plan minimalist spaces can come across as a little cold at times – but I think Karla’s totally nailed it.
Why the light colour, minimalist scheme works here:
– The beautiful architectural elements take centre-stage to create a wow factor
– Although pared-back, no two pieces are the same which adds interest
– The wood and concrete floors, stairs, pillars and beams add texture
– Black details and accents help to balance the look and focus the eye
– Concrete floors in the kitchen and bathroom break-up the uniformed look, help create separate zones and add diversity
– Look closely and you’ll spot fresh flowers in every single picture – a simple yet lovely way to bring a space to life
Does this look appeal to your senses?!
If so, you might also like to check out Karla’s which is awash with beautiful sand and white images, this (available to rent!), , .
Our family sailing tour of Sweden’s West coast came to an end yesterday – boooo! Does it sound strange to say I miss the sea? After four weeks afloat it felt like an old friend by the end. On Monday I’ll be back at my desk so I’m thinking daily posts again – what d’ya think? I’ll also be working on an exciting photograph commission for a jewellery brand (feeling the pressure but so looking forward to it! More on stories!).
But first – the weekend. And there’s an and tonic, sunshine and a swim waiting for me! I hope you have a load of fun plans too!
Niki
PS – to create this tour I’ve combined a load of images taken by Karla over time – as a result, some items might appear twice and rooms might look marginally different in the sequence!
Recently I’ve been showing a lot of eclectic homes with splashes of colour (and even a !). So, today I thought I’d reign it in a little and feature a beautiful, light-coloured loft in Hanover, Germany. A white, minimalist scheme is often in danger of coming across as cold and uninviting, especially in an open-plan living space, but when you have incredible exposed beams, pillars and a mezzanin floor like , a simple, pared-back look allows the architecture to sing! Oh and how this space sings!
| // affiliate links marked with * // |
, basket bag* (similar), Source a chain from a DIY shop for a simple way to hang coats.
, ,
, ,
How fabulous is this ?!
Oooooh wow. This is my dream loft. Can you imagine having a space like this to play with?!
As mentioned above, open-plan minimalist spaces can come across as a little cold at times – but I think Karla’s totally nailed it.
Why the light colour, minimalist scheme works here:
– The beautiful architectural elements take centre-stage to create a wow factor
– Although pared-back, no two pieces are the same which adds interest
– The wood and concrete floors, stairs, pillars and beams add texture
– Black details and accents help to balance the look and focus the eye
– Concrete floors in the kitchen and bathroom break-up the uniformed look, help create separate zones and add diversity
– Look closely and you’ll spot fresh flowers in every single picture – a simple yet lovely way to bring a space to life
Does this look appeal to your senses?!
If so, you might also like to check out Karla’s which is awash with beautiful sand and white images, this (available to rent!), , .
Our family sailing tour of Sweden’s West coast came to an end yesterday – boooo! Does it sound strange to say I miss the sea? After four weeks afloat it felt like an old friend by the end. On Monday I’ll be back at my desk so I’m thinking daily posts again – what d’ya think? I’ll also be working on an exciting photograph commission for a jewellery brand (feeling the pressure but so looking forward to it! More on stories!).
But first – the weekend. And there’s an and tonic, sunshine and a swim waiting for me! I hope you have a load of fun plans too!
Niki
PS – to create this tour I’ve combined a load of images taken by Karla over time – as a result, some items might appear twice and rooms might look marginally different in the sequence!
