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Arren Williams x Renwil Create Sculptural Decor

Jan Halvarson — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:13:24 +0000

Canadian interior designer, Arren Williams, has collaborated with Renwil, a Canadian art and home decor company on a new collection of sculptural decor featuring lighting, artwork, mirrors, rugs, and other decor accessories.

The collection which was launched in the fall of 2022 has a fresh and modern vibe, making it perfect for those looking to elevate their home decor.

Featuring a range of stylish and timeless pieces, including statement artwork, stunning lighting, and other accessories, there’s a mix of modern design and timeless elegance, whether you’re looking for a bold statement piece or a subtle accent to complete your space. I’m especially gravitating towards the unique-shaped ceramic lamps and vases and graphic-inspired rugs.

Available through the design trade and select retailers across North America. Click here to see more or ckeck out a few favorites below. Above photo from home of @pen_and_brick and @lairdkay.

All photos unless mentioned otherwise via arrenwilliams.com and renwil.com

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A Scandinavian Baroque Pop-Up Hotel

Jan Halvarson — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 03:42:26 +0000

Vipp and Palazzo Monti collaborate at this year’s Salone del Mobile.

Halfway between Milan and Verona in a 13th century palace, decorated with frescoes from 1750 stands Palazzo Monti, an artist residence curated by founder Edoardo Monti.

During this year’s Salone del Mobile, the Baroque frames will take on a new dimension bringing art, design and hospitality together with a pop-up hotel by Danish design brand Vipp, and realized by Danish interior designer, Julie Cloos Mølsgaard.

The pop-up hotel dubbed, Vipp Palazzo Monti is the 7th entry in Vipp’s guesthouse portfolio, a deconstructed hotel concept leading architects and designers in the exploration of architectural archetypes turned one-of-a-kind bookable venues.

“We have a loft, a shelter, a factory, and a farmhouse in our guesthouse portfolio. Now, during April, the month that epitomize design in Europe, we add a palazzo to our list of one-room-wonders. Our ambition is to transform objects into curated design experiences. At Vipp Palazzo Monti, this experience reaches a whole new dimension”, says Kasper Egelund, 3rd generation owner and CEO of Vipp.

The ephemeral venue will open its gates on April 18th, 2023 at the occasion of Salone del Mobile turning Italy into the world’s epicentre of design.

Let’s take a sneak peek!

Waking up under 3-meter-high fresco-adorned ceilings as the only guest in the ephemeral space gives plenty of room for an out of the ordinary experience. The communal space invites for an espresso and chat with the three current artists following Palazzo Monti’s residency program. Visit the artist in their workshop on the top floor of the palazzo with scenic views over Brescia’s historic neighbourhood boasting UNESCO heritage sites and endless streets of osterias full of charm and Italian delicacies

Like stepping into a masters painting

Three consecutive rooms, including a hallway, a salon and bedroom with adjacent walk-in and bathroom are transformed into a contemporary suite boasting Vipp’s minimalist furniture and lighting collection against a backdrop of ornamented décor and art pieces. Danish interior designer, Julie Cloos Mølsgaard has imagined both the rooms as well as the combined kitchen and dining area occupying the ground floor.

Here in the so-called piano nobile (hosting floor), a modular V1 kitchen island from Vipp in matte black takes centre stage in a curious dialogue between contemporary industrial design under a loft of historic Venetian frescoes and over a tiled floor of locally crafted jade tiles. Repeated green detailing is a reminiscence of the region’s interior style from the 1600s.

“Palazzo Monti showcases a broad array of art exhibitions. For the first time, we will host a liveable installation curated by Vipp where we invite guests to check into our residency”, says Edoardo Monti, founder of Palazzo Monti.

Info
Vipp Palazzo Monti pop-up hotel is open April 18th – May 18th, 2023
Booking open from February 6th via Vipp.com
Price and availability on request.

Palazzo Monti
Piazza Tebaldo Brusato 22
Brescia, 25121 Italy

Vipp.com
Palazzomonti.org

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A Stunning Modern Home Tour in East Van

Jan Halvarson — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 01:17:07 +0000

A custom-designed home with an open concept hits the Vancouver market.

Scrolling through the local real estate listings recently I stumbled across a gem of a home located on a quiet corner lot in my old East Van neighbourhood. It’s one of those homes where you know your lifestyle would totally click with. Room to entertain, work, find quiet private indoor/outdoor spaces or simply to seek sanctuary. A place one dreams of when buying or building a home. Not in a position to buy a home like this in our current real estate market here, I did the next best thing and immediately contacted the realtor asking if the owners would be interested in letting me feature it here on the blog as inspiration (and luckily they agreed)! Thank you owners! So I’m excited to share with you today, a stunning modern home tour in East Van.

It’s rare to find a home like this, architecturally significant offering not only panoramic views of the North Shore mountains along with five private outdoor spaces, but also built to include a backyard studio suite that could optionally be rented out that is attached to the garage. The lower level is also flexible as a rec/work space or rental suite.

Designed by award winning James Burton of Birmingham and Wood, the home features an open living/dining room concept with an oversized island & giant windows. There are lots of built in shelving throughout plus the kitchen double doors take you out to a beautifully landscaped backyard. Such a well thought-out space that would be perfect for a work/living lifestyle that also likes to entertain.

West Coast Japandi-Style

The interior touches compliment the design of the home perfectly. A modern West Coast casual vibe mixed with a bit of Scandinavian and Japanese minimalism throughout.

Contact info and a link to the listing is at the end of this post. In the meantime, let’s take a home tour!

The kitchen double doors meets out to the beautifully landscaped outdoor patio and backyard studio/garage.

The upstairs bedrooms share an outdoor space that leads out to a panoramic view of the North Shore mountains.

The lower level offers a generous rec room space with kitchen (rough in) plus a bedroom with it’s own laundry and bath that could easily be set up as another rental or home office space.

Behind the backyard patio is a separate studio and garage built by laneway builder, Smallworks. The studio comes complete with a kitchenette, murphy-style bed and bath.

Every level of this property offers lovely site lines and private outdoor spaces. A perfect little private oasis in the heart of East Vancouver.

For more information on this listing, visit the realtor’s website below:

The Rockel Group

MACDONALD REALTY LTD. 2105 West 38th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

therockelgroup.com

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A Secluded Mountainside Airstream Getaway

Jan Halvarson — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 14:57:57 +0000

Wildernest is a secluded mountainside vintage Airstream getaway located on a forested mountainside slope on Bowen Island. Just a 20 minute ferry ride from West Vancouver, B.C., here in the Pacific Northwest, Canada.

I’ve been following the owners on Instagram prior to announcing this project, so it’s been fun to watch its’ progress this past year. I knew when it was finished I had to share it as one of my Hotel Style posts here on the blog. The listing just went live this week on Airbnb and it’s dreamy!

Dubbed, Moonshot the Landyacht, the 1971 Airstream on the property has been completely rebuilt into a super-comfy, memorable escape, perfect for a couple’s vacation or weekend getaway.

With a separate indoor heated bathroom and shower, there’s also an adorable outdoor vintage bathtub built for two nestled up against a gorgeous black exterior.

Wildernest is located on the south end of the 7.5 acre property.“Following an illuminated trail you’ll arrive at your own space which includes your Airstream and private shower cabin. There’s a wood fire pit area at the cliffs where the trail begins and over an acre of land for you to enjoy. You’ll be staying in a 31′ vintage Airstream Landyacht with every amenity possible included inside. Outside, enjoy your propane fire pit, picnic table, hammock and a charcoal BBQ.”

I’m loving all the natural finishes which compliment the outdoor natural setting. Fun ammenities like a turntable, game console and all the movie channels you can think of are included after a night out by the campfire. I think I want to actually live here! Check out some more pics and contact info below!

For booking and more information about this beautiful secluded mountainside Airstream getaway, visit Wildernest’s Airbnb by clicking HERE. Or follow them on Instagram at @wildernest.bowenisland.

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How To Make Home Your Happy Place

Jan Halvarson — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 07:28:34 +0000

A Book I Didn’t Know I Needed

Just when you thought the term Hygge was a passing trend from a few years back, Meik Wiking, the author of the million-copy bestseller, The Little Book of Hygge, and founder of the Research of Happiness Institute in Copenhagen is back in the book world to recommend, that Hygge is not only here to stay but as he explains, as in Denmark, how important the hygge lifestyle is there; making one consider, maybe we all could benefit from this concept in his newest book, My Hygge Home, How to Make Home Your Happy Place. A concept I don’t think any of us could deny to at least entertain. After starting this book, little did I know how much I actually really needed it.

The Importance of Hygge

Hygge is all about the art of creating a nice atmosphere, being with people we love, feeling safe, shielded from the world, where one can let their guard down and just be themselves; finding comfort and connection. Hygge is also about designing your home to have a positive impact on your wellbeing and shaping your living space to make it happen.

As Wiking explains, ‘It’s difficult to overstate how important Hygge is to the Danes and the Danish culture. The Danish obsession with hygge seems so ingrained in our cultural DNA and national values that to say you don’t care about it would be as much of a social faux pas in Denmark as it would be for a British person to say ‘I don’t think we should stay calm — I think we should freak out’ or an American saying, ‘I’ve been thinking lately about this freedom thing —and I’ve come to the conclusion that it is not for me”.

Homes are hygge headquarters to the Danes. Not only is it where we relax and recharge, home is also central to our social life in Denmark.

Wiking continues, “Whereas other countries have a culture of socializing predominantly in bars, restaurants and cafes, Danes prefer hjemmehygge (home hygge). Perhaps it is because going out in Denmark is relatively expensive or because Danes are typically introverted people and feel more comfortable in their own surroundings.”

Another consideration Wiking mentioned after one difficult day during the pandemic was, as the virus imposed things we couldn’t control, his girlfriend reminded him, “we always have control over how we approach things.” Adding that, “While we may live in a turbulent world, we can still make our homes a happy place.”

As a Scandinavian extrovert turned introvert after the pandemic happened, I get that and welcome the idea of making our home more of our happy place. Just these concepts alone make total sense, which intrigued me more into diving deeper into this way of life.

What Has the Greatest Impact On Your Happiness?

Pulling stats from the Happiness Research Institue, Wiking found some interesting information:

“73 per cent of the people who feel happy about their home, also feel happy in general but, more importantly, that 15 per cent of people’s overall happiness could be explained by their home or their satisfaction with it. Fifteen per cent might not sound like a lot, but think of how many factors have an impact on your happiness. Your relationships, health (especially mental health), your job, etc. It takes a lot to move a needle, so 15 per cent is a sizeable chunk.”

Wiking goes on to say, “Spaces and places definitely have a positive impact on our wellbeing. So to know we can improve our quality of life through changing the spaces around us, that we can design our happiness through that, and to paraphrase Winston Churchill, “we shape our homes and then they shape us.”

So how do we achieve hygge in our homes?

I’m not going to reveal all that is in the book, but there are a few key concepts that Wiking explains as a good starting point.

One doesn’t have to do a complete overall of their home interior/exterior to obtain a hygge feel (that would also just go against everything hygge is meant to be —to try to fix it all right away). But to start small, taking baby steps is a good place to start, and here are a few takeaways I think are the perfect way to begin.

The Architecture of Happiness Checklist:

Embrace the Nook

Everyone likes to feel safe. And what better way to feel cozy and safe in one’s home than to “Viking Proof a corner or nook to hang out in, so as not to worry about anyone sneaking up behind you while you’re working (not that anyone would), but it’s a human instinct to protect ourselves”, notes Wiking.

Consider Scale

We can all learn from human scale, as Wiking states taking a cue from Danish architect, Jan Gehl, who advises cities across the world on how to create liveable spaces, “No matter how much space you have at home, give your senses things to enjoy and think about how your surroundings are constructed to support how you want to live there.” For example, “plants add life, books offer exploration.” You wouldn’t feel comfortable in a space where furniture is too small and the room feels empty, equally, if the furniture is too large for a room and it’s crowded, then things feel stifled and restricting.

Add Softness

Creating a soft place to fall where one can curl up with a good book is “quality hygge hybernation”. Love this layering of mattresses (Princess and the Pea-style) we featured this past spring here on the blog for adding ultimate softness.

Keep a Stocked Pantry

Being prepared for any type of weather or situation (especially in the winter) is comforting. This is a fail-safe way to hygge and hunker down during events beyond our control. As Wiking notes, after canning and pickling a summer’s harvest, “Making summer last until Christmas is a pretty good recipe for happiness.”

Create Space for Privacy and Socialization

Creating space for both privacy and socialization is key for a hygge home outdoors. Places that are suited for social activities (like your front door area/entrance), and a place that is more private (like a backdoor or balcony for instance). Love these Kotalaavuts out of Finland for enjoying the outdoors hot or cold. Seems cozy.

I never realized how much in depth hygge can get, especially since I basically just touched the surface of this book.

For more inspiration and tips, check out this book (link below), a perfect companion for hitting the reset button in the New Year.

My Hygge Home, How to Make Home Your Happy Place.

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Banana-Hazelnut Waffle Tower

Jan Halvarson — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Elevate a festive brunch this holiday season with this towering stack of fluffy banana, cinnamon and hazelnut waffles.

In preparation for the upcoming holiday season I’ve been testing out a few brunch-style recipes that we could serve to guests and family. I’ve always liked the idea of entertaining for brunch, as it seems a little less formal than dinner parties, and much of the planning and preparation can be done ahead of time, allowing for more visiting with all of our guests.

Recently I came across this most delicious waffle recipe via addjoy.ca; a combination of our favourites, bananas and cinnamon, topped with a drizzle of warm melted chocolate-hazelnut spread, a dollop of whip cream with sprinkles of a few crunchy freshly cracked hazelnuts. A perfect combination for the holidays.

What’s fun with this recipe is you could make it tower-style like I have here to up your brunch game and serve like pieces of cake, or place all of the ingredients separately on the table à la carte, letting guests build their very own personalized creations. Either way, this recipe won’t disappoint and is so fun for kids and adults alike.

Check out how I made the tower below, along with the recipe.

Banana-Hazelnut Waffle Tower

Preheat the electric waffle-iron to medium heat, and spray lightly with oil.

INGREDIENTS

1-1/2 cups flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
4 tsp. Magic Baking Powder
2 tsp. cinnamon
4 ripe bananas, divided
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup Kraft Hazelnut Spread
1 cup Cool WhipWhipped Topping, thawed. cup finely chopped toasted hazelnuts

HOW TO MAKE:

Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Mash 2 bananas in a medium bowl. Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla; whisk until blended. Stir in sour cream. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until blended. (Do not overmix.)

Pour amount of batter directed by manufacturer into waffle iron. Close lid quickly. (Do not open until waffle is done. Waffle may need to cook for more than cooking cycle.) Lift waffle off grid with fork. Repeat with remaining batter.

Microwave hazelnut spread 10 to 15 seconds on MEDIUM to warm gently.

Slice remaining bananas, thinly.

To create a tower, place two waffles and then layer with Cool Whip, then bananas, and then the chopped walnuts. Layer as mentioned above, two by two (I used ten waffles in total). To ensure the tower doesn’t topple over, place a bamboo skewer in the centre to secure.

Top with more Cool Whip, bananas and nuts, and then drizzle the warmed Hazelnut Spread over top.

This post is in partnership with Kraft Heinz. Stay tuned for more tablescape and recipes coming soon!

WIN $50 to buy all your brunching ingredients, go to addjoy.ca for more details.

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A Surfer’s Retreat in Denmark

Jan Halvarson — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 17:32:35 +0000

A holiday home on the Northwest Coast

Located on the Northwest coast of Denmark in Klitmøller, dubbed “Cold Hawaii” sits a vacation home inspired by the classic Danish angular farmhouse. The area which used to be an old fishing village has been transformed into one of Europe’s premier surfing and wind-surfing destinations.

Amongst the sand dunes, the property, Recharge House Klitmøller is only a few hundred meters from the North Sea near Thy National Park. Which looks like the perfect spot to unwind, disconnect and recharge. Let’s take a look!

Oriented towards the courtyard, the greenery is invited in through the large sliding glass doors making it’s way into the main house and annex of bedrooms all located under one roof. The result of the way it’s situated makes for a perfect space for socializing indoors and out and, at the same time, an opportunity to retreat to a quiet corner.

Synonymous with Danish design, the house is furnished in a minimalistic way creating space to unwind and relax after a day out at sea.

The annex of the house has two bedrooms, a toilet, and a bath. The main house with its’ open living room, dining area, and kitchen has a large skylight to the north that lets the soft light from the north into the room and at night it gives a beautiful view to the pitch-black starry sky.

At the end of the house to the south terrace, there is a wellness corner with a sauna, large open-air bathtub and outdoor shower. The entire southern side of the sauna is one large window, allowing nature in.

Sounds like a dream.

For more info about Recharge House Klitmoller visit klitmoller.rechargehouse.dk

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10 Cool Decorating Tricks for the Dorm

Jan Halvarson — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:58:35 +0000

It’s that time of year when thoughts of back to school start to trickle in. Whether you’re decorating a dorm room or want a refresh in your own room, decorating them can be tricky, especially if they are small spaces. Well no worries, we’ve got you covered with 10 inspirational ideas on how to decorate your dorm room to make it cozy and efficient this upcoming year.

1. Inspiration Corner

Place a collage of mini art works, cards or pictures on the wall to form a little inspirational workspace. Collage kit here and here.

2. Cozy Shelf

Create a cozy ledge to make it feel more like home placing fave collections and momentos. Shelf found here.

3. Band Posters for Art

Local band posters make great art and can usually be found in local student college radio papers or stations. Posters found here.

4. Organize Aesthetically

Make those piles of things look organized and beautiful. Storage crates found here and here.

5. Glowy Nights

Go neon with a few blacklight posters and neon lights for a dreamy vibe. Posters found here, lights here and here.

6. By the Seaside

Display collected driftwood, river rocks or seashells, for a serene by-the-sea vibe for studying. Glass cylinders here.

7. Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Create an arch-shaped rainbow and enjoy it everyday without the rain. Make with washi tape or peel and stick decal found here.

8. Music, Plants + Art

Always a fun way to decorate a room and share your taste in music using album cover art, a few vinyls and some plants. Love this nook from @dilanmatallana. Note: Clothes rack found here.

@dilanmatallana i miss my room but here’s a little update #fyp ♬ pastel skies - Rook1e

9. Deck the Walls

Drape vines, string lights or garlands. Hang them from the ceiling, wrap them around columns and banisters or arrange them with other lights, or even potted plants for an extra leafy display. Faux vines from UO, $14.

10. Heaps of Pillows

Nothing says comfy more than a heap of pillows. Mix and match (loving stripes these days) and coordinate with wall art. Photo via Pinterest.

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Flea’s Succulent-Surrounded California Mid-Century Home

Jan Halvarson — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:41:01 +0000

Is there anything better than succulents and mid-century modern architecture? The Serulnic House designed by Richard Neutra, FAIA back in 1953 is the most stunning example. Part of a bigger compound that is up for sale, incidentally for $8.8 Million, the secondary home on the property, originally designed for Neutra’s secretary and her husband is set hilltop amongst a stunning 5.7 acre succulent garden in La Crescenta, California (a few miles out of L.A.).

The compound is currently owned by Michael Balzary, better known as Flea (Red Hot Chilli Peppers) and his designer wife, Melody Ehsani and although the main home on the compound designed by architect, Michael Maltzan for previous owner/artists, the Pittman Dowell residence, (in the early 2000’s), is stunning in itself, the original structure, The Serulnic House with it’s giant succulents is definitely a highlight.

With a 1,350 sq ft floor plan, the home features 2 bedrooms, one bath, walls of glass, a bear valley stone fireplace and a plethora of Neutra designed built-ins, including a sofa system with record player and concealed speakers, multiple desks, shelving systems, dining room table, sliding breakfast nook and vanity. The home opens up onto a flat grassy pad with stunning mountain and city skyline views throughout. The home is listed with RSR Real Estate out of Los Angeles. All images with permission via RSR Real Estate, unless otherwise stated.

Let’s take a look!

Here’s a few images of the original build (before succulent plant-life —circa 1956). Images via Ofhouses.com. (Photos: © Julius Shulman/Getty. Source: “Architectural Record Houses of 1956″, Mid-May 1956.) Illustration by Neutra via Artnet.

Click here for more images and info on the complete compound for sale, including the main Pittman Dowell building (as shown below). A special mention of the stunning view, courtyard and giant god’s eye on the adjacent terrace.

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A Totally Groovy Stay in Scooby-Doo’s Mystery Machine

Jan Halvarson — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 18:38:11 +0000

The iconic van has been listed on Airbnb for a fun sleepover with the gang for only $20US a night!

Zoinks! To commemorate 20 years of Scooby-Doo, The Movie, Warner Bros. and Airbnb are throwing it back to 2002, listing it’s wheeled pop-culture Mystery Machine for a limited time in Southern California.

Complete with lava lamp, puka shells and a CD player, the van is stocked with all-you-can-eat Scooby and Shaggy’s favourite snacks and a dinner (hot dogs or eggplant burgers).

An outdoor setup with lounge seating and hammock is available outside the van to vibe out, (free from any monsters that might be lurking about). There’s also a “virtual” welcome from your host, Shaggy (actor, Matthew Lillard) and an option for a late-night re-watch of Scooby-Doo, complete with popcorn.

In recognition of their commitment to offer safety, well-being and permanency to children who are in foster care, Airbnb will make a one-time donation to Five Acres, a 134-year-old child and family service agency dedicated to ensuring every child has a forever, loving family solution through advocacy, prevention and community-based mental/behavioral health services in Southern California.

For more info, click here but first, let’s take a look!

Via Design Taxi

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Blackwood —A Woodland Retreat on the North Norfolk Coast

Jan Halvarson — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 08:20:23 +0000

It’s no secret my love for black exterior homes and so when I came across this beautifully toasted woodland retreat holiday home dubbed, Blackwood on Instagram, I had to take a closer look.

Taking its name from the heavily charred Accoya in which it is wrapped, Blackwood, is a three bedroom modern getaway perfectly tucked away amongst woodland on the edge of the North Norfolk coast village of West Runton in the UK.

North Norfolk has 45 miles of unspoilt coastline to explore. It is a unique area of remarkable diversity and scientific importance and is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You will find pinewood backed white sandy beaches and dunes at Wells and Holkham, creeks and saltmarshes at Morston, Cley and Blakeney, a pebble beach at Weybourne and sandstone cliffs at West Runton amongst many more. There really is something for everyone.

Surrounded by a collection of beautiful mature tree species like oak and chestnut, I was immediately drawn in to it’s quaint setting and beautifully-edited interior.

Alongside the Scandinavian-inspired exterior, the inside is equally stunning with its calming earthy tones and textures throughout, which include tasteful beech wood kitchen cabinetry, white walls, natural textiles and wicker accents. There’s a serene continuity inside that simultaneously compliments the outdoors.

Owners, Sarah and Daniel designed the layout themselves which was based around an existing structure (which was a large detached garage with office space above within the grounds of their own home). They added on a bootroom extension and entrance at the front of the property which is approaching 2000 square feet in total. It’s one of my favourite hotel-style features yet —there’s so much to be inspired by.

I spoke with Sarah recently and asked her a few questions about the build. Here’s a bit of our conversation. Check it out below!

I love the fireplace, how was it made?

The wood burning stove is actually sitting on a bench which as been covered in the same microcement as the floor.

The banquette is gorgeous, is the seating also concrete?

It’s k-rend. Exterior masonry render. (Note: You can see a video on their Instagram page on how they made it, using a timber support frame, clad in plasterboard then covered with white k-rend. Click here to see).

The kitchen cabinetry —are those panels on the doors, did you have them custom made?

The kitchen was designed and made for us by Devol kitchens. It is the Sebastian Cox range and is made of beech wood.

What’s your favourite space in the cabin?

My favourite space is probably the lounge —it’s dual aspect and all you can see from both sides are trees…it’s lovely to walk through the sliding doors out on to the deck in the morning and take coffee or in the winter to sit by a roaring fire!

I love the outdoor fire pit. Can you tell us a little bit about how you created it?

This was created in a day on a total whim…we already had the landscapers in so we measured and dug out a large circular pit. We drove and collected the corten steel from our local supplier and then put down a weed proof membrane, followed by the same stone we have on our pathways. Our landscaper then added a little step. We brought festoon lights and a fire pit together with some IKEA lounge chairs and it was all finished really quickly.

I love the palette throughout the entire space and bedrooms —from the white beadboard, the off-white linen treatments, the terracotta-coloured pillows and sheets, the grey throw blankets, mixed with the light oak hardwood flooring, woven rugs and black accents. Some of the accessories we spotted are from Pampa, one of my favourite shops out of Australia. Let’s take a look at the rest of the space.

1. Mini Andes #3 Rug, Pampa, 2. Marte Lounge Chair, UO, 3. Duomo Piccolo Wall Sconce, Nightworks Studio 4. Linen Bedding, Pampa, 5. Puna Lama Throw, Pampa, 6. Monte Pom Pom Cushion, Pampa, 7. Sculptural Candle Holder, Pampa

The beautiful burnt wood cladding was handcrafted by artisans in rural Ireland. A Japanese technique dating back hundreds of years ago and known for it’s durability and sustainability.

For more information on the rental property visit blackwoodnorfolk.com

Blackwood
Roman Camp
West Runton
Cromer
Norfolk
NR27 9ND

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15 Best Fire Pits To Keep You Warm

Jan Halvarson — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 06:00:47 +0000

In the before times we did a round-up post here on the blog about modern fire pits, and ironically, now more than ever it seems an outdoor fire pit is almost a basic necessity these days when it comes to entertaining (especially so in the cooler spring evenings, like we have here in the PNW). So I thought an applicable post was in order and scoured the web for 15+ of the best fire pits and chimnea’s I could find.

While I find basic fire pits (at least the wood burning ones that I prefer), are more limited to where you can place them in urban places (due to safety), I was happy to find a few more choices with the chimnea versions (the ones with the chimney) which seem to be a little safer as many are fitted with caged covers or doors to capture fly away ashes. Some of them even come with cooking grills which I think could definitely be an added bonus if you like a little wood burning flavour to your barbecue. Another fun fact, there seems to be a few more styles since that last round-up available here in Canada too (not to worry American readers, we’ve got you covered with some links state-side too (like the above photo, a Black Steel Obelisk Chimnea from Terrain; link below).

Also included are a few alternative fuel options if you prefer a more controlled setting. Ideal for urban-style patios or small spaces. Favourites seem to be the 2-in-1 type where they double as a cooking grill and fire pit.

Let’s take a look!

15+ Best Fire Pits

1. Angled Obelisk Chimnea, Terrain, 2. Home Run Black Steel Wood Burning Fire Pit, Lowes, 3. Endless Summer, Black Stainless Steel, Fireplace w/Chimney + Grill, Lowes, 4. Pleasant Hearth Stratford Firepit, Best Buy, 5. Black Steel Obelisk Chimnea (Above), Terrain, 6.Square Wood Fireplace, Lowes, 7. Outdoor Fireplace w/Cooking Grill, Costco

As mentioned, alternatively fire pits or bowls using alternative fuel sources can be a great option for backyard patios in urban settings from

8. Outland Oakridge Wood Fire Pit, Costco, 9. OVE Decors Brooks Round Fire Pit, Costco, 10. Bond Stone Propane Fire Pit, Lowes, 11. Real Flame Woodburning Fire Bowl, Costco, 12. OVE Decors Brooks Round Fire Pit, Costco, 13. Vermont Castings 2-in-1 Cooking Grill & Low Smoke Fire Pit, Canadian Tire, 14. Bon Aurora Propane Gas Fire Bol, Canadian Tire

15. Angled Obelisk Chimnea, Terrain

Fire Pit On the Go

And finally, possibly the coolest all-around firepit is Biolite’s FirePit+. A 2-in-1 (fire pit and grill) that you can take on the go. It also boasts a technology where you can enjoy the campfire with out the smoke (a battery operated fan does the job), and then it also turns into a hibachi-style grill. The rechargeable battery pack also doubles as a power source so you can charge your mobile, as well as plug in a light if you wish.

16. Biolite FirePit, Biolite

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