The Sheep Cottage

A guest quarters/sheep shearers cottage with modern lines, rustic industrial finishes and crazy scenic views.  This place is hot.  Handcrafted details throughout from the metal shelving to the wood clad interior walls.

The volume is fresh and well showcased with geometric design.

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Glass Pantry Door

The full light or clear glass pantry door.   Whatever you call it just be careful how you use it.  Nice example here.  It's a little bit of a cozy kitchen to begin with and the glass in the door really helps open the space a little more.  It also completes the look and style.  This is working style kitchen where items are intended to be exposed.

Again working with space constraints, this island/bench compliments the overall vibe and is fully functional.

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1959 Chevy Viking

A vintage makeover and such a killer use for a classic piece of machinery.  The transformation of a 1959 Chevrolet Viking Short Bus.  Reminded me a little of this throwback.  This fine little nugget comes complete with plumbing, electrical and a crazy interior vibe.

 

A full, customized remodel with inspirational details taken from the 1960's.  A little help from some local boat craftsmen and this distinctive space started to take shape.  A full blend of loud colors, patterns and beads.

The before and after exterior.  She cleans up nice!  You can also check this post over at Fred Flare.

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A Guest Bath

A snap shot of the guest bath found in a modern farmhouse reno in upstate New York.  A wide open, roomy space that blends salvaged antiques with a modern vibe.  There's not a lot to it but it works.  I love the creativity and simplicity of each piece in this space.  I also like the fact that each piece tells a story of an earlier time and place.

A nice old Italian marble sink and floating top hung together for the vanity.  Not a total match but again it follows the vibe of the space.  Accented with the modern, chrome wall mount faucet.

And finally the tub.  A relic from the 1800's originally fabricated out of wood and zinc and wrapped in stainless steel.

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Kitchen Scale

A cozier kitchen that's done just right.  It's a small space to begin with and I like how they don't try to jamb a huge island in there and overpower the vibe.  The rolling island, love it or hate it, works perfect here.  Roll it close to the sink, lock the wheels and it's a great place for additional prep.  The little hidden gem here, however, is the scale over the sink.  A vintage design element they're using to hold dish towels.

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Wood Bath

The all wood bath.  A super clean look here where modern meets rustic.  An open vibe that's very relaxing and simplistic.  The walls are clad in weathered cedar and the floor is an ipe wood decking that continues right outside to the private deck off the shower.

An outdoor feel to the shower that's brought right inside.

The design allows for a ton of natural light which shows off the very cool contrast in the two wood species.

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Old Piece New Purpose

It's all about the story.  The journey.  It's the art of taking an old, discarded object and giving it new life.  Letting it tell a new story.  These pieces are creative and kick ass.  All handmade and only painted if necessary.  Giving some love to Bologna, Italy.  These are by Manoteca and you can see more here.

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Handcrafted Art

A few super cool pieces from a badass craftsman named Sean Woolsey.  Self-taught and dedicated to putting out one of a kind pieces that stand the test of time.  Solid design and quality from woodworking to lighting to paintings.  A clear passion for what he's doing.

A little detail that can go a long way.  A basic, round reclaimed wood base with a few Reproduction Edison-Style light bulbs.  Instant character.

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Reducing and Reusing the Farmhouse

This complete little project all about totally maximizing a space you love, making it your own and the unique reuse of existing materials and structure.  It's the home of designer Jessica Helgerson.  She's taken and old 540 square foot, 1940's home (on 5 acres of farmland) and remodeled the existing footprint to accommodate the family needs.  No addition.  It was all about finding ways to make it work.  Materials are all local, coming from various salvage sites and the surrounding acreage.

The main living area combines the kitchen, dining and great room.  All of the interior walls are faced with reclaimed wood siding.  The contrast of the raw versus the painted wood on the kitchen wall is just perfect.  She's even wrapped the range hood in the raw wood.  Genius little detail.

The tub was salvaged from another site and custom fit with some carved wood blocks.  The kid's bunk room has a flat ceiling with the master loft above.  At the end of the beds is a pull-out closet.

You can check more photos and details here.

via Remodelista and Jessica Helgerson

Black Victorian

The Black Victorian. I like it. A bold look. It's a skateboarding couples dream shack out in San Francisco. On the inside an eclectic feel filled with an array of furnishings. Some killer pieces ranging from vintage to modern to salvage.

It's pretty casual all over but I love how laid back the kitchen feels. Some very cool artwork and photography hung over the leather sofa nook. I also like the how the floor and ceiling seem to mirror themselves in warm honey tones.

A crazy bath designed to look like a pool. Fresh and complete with pool tiles, depth markers and copings. Paying homage to skating in those empty pools.

The red bath. It's so loud yet so simplistic. Designed around the salvaged, black laboratory sink. The first time I've seen black toilet paper too....

This post is also running over at Fred Flare.

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Restaurant Salvage

A cafe made up of vintage furniture pieces and industrial scrap. Classic pieces that all tell a different story. A light and almost monochromatic tone throughout the space is highlighted and accented by each unique piece.

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Old School Vespa

The Vespa. A vintage, 1968 model that was trashed has turned designer furniture/work station. A sweet retro piece that will work just about anywhere no matter what style you roll with. You can also check this out over at my weekly guest home, Fred Flare.

via Reinventing Wheels

Norway Cottage

A rustic, recycled boathouse/summer cottage off the northwest coast of Norway. This little custom gem replace an original structure that dated back to the 1800's.

The bulk of the weight is distributed across a series of steel beams that have been engineered and designed to incorporate the existing bedrock. Such a cool look with the hanging fire pot and the actual bedrock serving as a little sitting area.

A tight shot showing the detail of the custom shutters. I like the choice in materials, from the rusted, ribbed steel to the lapping of the soft pine. A subtle industrial vibe.

Dual purpose. Providing shade and allowing the breeze to flow through.

A sweet view from the water looking back at the cottage. I love the design in the barn doors. It's just enough to catch your eye as the weathered and worn look of the structure seems to mesh so well with the surrounding landscape.

photos via designboom

Straightforward Refurbishment

I'm a sucker for a good adaptive reuse project. Check this cool little building that definitely needed some love. A basic brick structure that dates back to the 1890's with a slew of various owners and craftsman. A place with a ton of history and a new owner with a vision and passion for revitalizing his neighborhood.

Simple, sustainable, creative living. Solar panels on the roof, large sliding doors for cross ventilation and appropriately placed cabinetry to not only deaden sound but also shield some of the heat from the south.

photos via ArchDaily