Studio i29

In Amsterdam, Liesbeth and Bart commissioned interior architects' Studio i29 to redesign their loft. Keyword: multi hidden shelving for an ultra minimalist look. The result is a fantastic zen and serene space, full of light and character. I love this loft!

{via i29}

 

Read more books!

Yep, read more books : not only are they good for you, but they're also great for your interior! We've already approached the power of books in interior design in a previous post but I had to share these pics with you. Books not only replace furniture, playing the role of original side tables when piled, but they instantly add character and depth to a room. Also greatly in love with the faux book pile pillow spotted on the delicious hvvit blog. What about you, do you use books in an original way in your interior?

Sanctuary

hviit

Konfetti

Trendenser

Varpunen

Ideas to Steal

Photo Nicolas Matheus

Photo Vincent Leroux/ Temps Machine

A tiny but mighty Paris flat

What do you do when you live in a small 30 square meter [325 square feet] flat in the city of lights' 6th arrondissement, but need to push the walls to fit all of your stuff? Well, if you are like Charlotte, then you mix a bit of creativity, a dash of DIY, some elbow grease, and a ton of ingenuity. Et voila! a cosy, comfy fantastic tiny but mighty apartment in the center of the French Capitale. Who said a gal can't get the best of both worlds?

{Photos Claude Weber for Cote Paris}

Today, I am loving...

Today I'm loving this DIY mobile photo display : paint it in a bright color, lay it against a wall, and change its position whenever you feel like it. Brilliant!

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Books...

via Cabbage Rose

via Mon Cahier d'Images

via DWR

via Bodie and Fou

Photo Jorma Marstio

Photo Enrique Menossi

Do you LACK?

For those of you who don't speak Ikea language fluently, LACK is a shelving system from Ikea and one of my favorite concealed mounting hardware wall shelf. The love affair started 10 years ago and I still love this shelving system : because of its concealed hardware mounting system, LACK shelves become part of the wall. I like the timeless, minimalist and space saving features it offers. And at less than $30 [for the longest 74" long model], it's a pretty unbeatable deal, which me likey too! ;-)
Here is a selection of interiors that use this shelf in an original way, from the kitchenware display shelving to the console on the back of a sofa. So, do you LACK?

via Purple Area

via Apartment Therapy

via Ikea Hacker

via Domino Magazine

via Babyramen

Photo Morten Holtum - more here

via Houzz

Book Sculpture via Claire and Sean

Shop Crush : DirtyBils

Oh la la, je craque [again, I know...]... Today, I want to share with you the fabulous creations of Los Angeles based shop, DirtyBils. I am completely in love with these industrial metal pipe bookshelves [and waiting for the next perfect excuse to order some]... J'aime pas, j'adore, don't you?

{Photos courtesy of DirtyBils}

Oh la la, j'aime...

Loving this space with the simple shelving under the stairs and this inviting sofa with comfy pillows... makes me wanna grab a good book and take the day off - but it's only Monday!

{via Elle Decoration}

Bookcase Ideas

Here is a selection of inspiring and original ways to organize and display books in an interior. I must say that I am mostly impressed by interiors that use "lost" space as bookcases : under-stair spaces, old chimney niches, Enjoy!

via I can read

via Dwell

via Dezeen

via Pretty Books

via Interior-s

via Concept Blanc 

via Bloesem

via Design*Sponge

via Emmas Blogg

via Fineting Og Sjokolade

via Aubrey Road

via Hotze Eisma

via Loft Life