In the foreground, Swedish chair reupholstered and recovered by the owner, with pad, Gaston y Daniela, and table, Jimmy’s Scooter, with books on art and sculptures of Batavia.

Reading Corner

Swedish sofa reupholstered and recovered by the owner, with cushion smooth, Anthropologie, and stripes, Gaston and Daniela. Bureau of Batavia, and lamp, Jimmy’s Scooter. In the work area, Tulip chair, console and scrap blocks of Niks Project, and crown, Barbarenia.

The owner

One of the most stylish men of Madrid. Jaime Lacasa has taken his passion for decorating their iconic menswear boutiques, Scooter and Jimmy’s Scooter (Callejon de Jorge Juan 14 and Villalar 11) the most chic of Madrid. There reign vintage furniture and objects can also be purchased. The photo shows several pieces in the hall of his house that opens to the kitchen and workspace.

Contrasts

The delicacy of the original moldings, recovered with care, in contrast to the scrap pieces pressed and painted iron.

Rest area

A cozy corner with chaise-longue, LA Studio, and pad, Antennae. Behind, a spectacular wood and iron console of Anmoder. Along with the items purchased on different trips, sculptures, chandeliers and wooden plate of Batavia.

Dual Grid

Through the glass enclosure will appreciate the large bottom shelf, made to measure. On the sofa, upholstered in linen and cotton, to the left of the image, and Suzani Filocolore cushion in shades of yellow, Becara. Next, tamarind wood table, of Batavia; lamp, Barbarenia.

Meeting Point

In the kitchen, table, Barbarenia, with a striking set of chairs: the colors are of 50, Karl Jacobs, the fabric bag is Jimmy’s Scooter and the iron is recovered by the owner. On the wall board, console and meters, Jimmy’s Scooter, and vase, LA Studio.

Industrial atmosphere

Industrial atmosphere is the main hallmark of this bright kitchen, open space and connected to almost every room in the house.

Bathroom

In the bathroom, old marble combined with Japanese paper, of Gaston and Daniela.Trash of Cucamona, and towels, Antennae. On the bed, blanket, Texture, blanket, Indietro and smooth pads, C & C, and stripes, Becara. Chest parchment, LA Studio, carpet, Carpet Reloaded, chair and console, Jimmy’s Scooter, and lamps of Barbarenia.

Separating spaces

The wall hides the dressing area and visually reinforces the sense of vertical height of the roof.

The reform

Jaime decided to transform a house completely compartmentalized in a spacious apartment, open, connected and stays very personal décor.

Details

The decor is attention to details, and any hidden corner of the house beautiful and elegant surprises.

High ceilings

The high ceilings were key when Jaime was decided to buy the house:

The first thing I liked about it was the height of the ceilings, very important, 4 feet and beak, in that if I pay a lot, is what gives me a greater sense of luxury and space.

Radical change

The reform is the work of the decorator Geli Perez Gomez, who faced a radical change in the house.

Located in Moscow, Russia, the 1,400 square foot apartment has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a kitchen that James Bond would be proud of with its sliding table/bar counter controlled by a remote!

Weâ€ve set a goal to organize the light modern interior which combine convenience, aesthetic qualities and functionality of space.

Say the designers. The foundation of delivered tasks was chosen as far back to the planning stage. Weâ€ve set up the direction, “the movement vector” which interlay the way logically through all the apartmentâ€s zones, with the help of interesting wall architecture.

Through the entrance lobby we get into the large sitting-room, where with the help of extendable glass partitions the kitchen area is detached. This decision determines the prescription of every zone logically, but at the same time doesnâ€t overload the space and makes it unique, light and airy.

The main emphasis in the interior is focused on the home theater zone. This is not only the necessary part of the sitting-room but also the complete art-object. The switched off TV panel “ad notam” becomes the invisible part of big black glass panel with the all round embedded light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The construction arrests sight and its prescription astonishes. And in this case the idea aesthetics doesnâ€t pinch the functional purpose: we mean, the space for keeping CD and books on each side. Under the glass there is the commode with drawers, and all the construction continued straight to the ceiling in the form of lustrous panels with the built-in luminaires (lamps). The luminous decisions wide choice makes the interior change according to mood preferences.

Decorating with a student budget didn’t stop Chicagoans Meg and Brad from transforming their 900 square foot apartment into a space full of style and personality.  These “colorful collectors” were able to create a completely unique and inspiring space – and stay in budget – with a little DIY ingenuity and a knack for finding hidden Craigslist gems.  But, their growing art collection is what really makes this space come alive.  

Meg says it best when she explains: “Since we’re both students, we are able to swap prints with fellow classmates and do a lot of printmaking on our own time. We always vow to never buy a piece of furniture for over $200 and it’s worked for us so far (with an exception of one of our sofas). Having a student budget is bittersweet, but most of all it’s just a really great design challenge!”

Taking such a positive approach to what others might consider “limitations” really shines through in this home.  Every element just screams optimism and creativity, which is why Meg and Brad’s apartment is an absolute breath of fresh air!  Be sure to check out the rest of their home tour over on Apartment Therapy – you won’t regret it.

via Apartment Therapy

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