House Love

It takes a pretty special house for me to love the whole thing. Normally I love some rooms, and not others, or they may seem ‘over styled.’ But anyone who knows me, knows I love concrete, and this amazing baby does not disappoint.

Designed by Sullivan Conrad Architects this residence in Seattle is concrete heaven. The best types of concrete buildings, in my opinion, let the material be the focus, without making it feel like a commercial building, art gallery or tourist centre! This home is a great example of how the architectural details are still the focus, but a warmth has been added with furniture. For the coffee brown Barcelona Chairs, to the Arne Jacobson Egg chairs, the wooden dinning table, and those windows with a view to die for, this house would get my vote! I love that most of the shelving and cupboards are built in. I love that their is a false hanging ceiling inn the kitchen which helps to mix up the vertical space, but does not impede on the over all vibe.

Yep, this house reinforces my opinion that the simplest of building materials, and finishes are still the best, and still rocking it in architecture.

Ms Lover (of concrete)
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Have you ever noticed a house or building out of the corner of your eye, and then it starts to haunt you. You find yourself driving past it, wondering what its story is, who lives there, what its like on the inside? I imagine that often we would be slightly let down with reality, but in the case of this beauty I think I am still in love. The sweet little Morts Cottage has been beautifully complimented by the extension designed by Thomas Jacobsen Architects. I love the contrast of modern and historic. I love the glass pavillion. I love the simple garden.

The Gothic Revival of the cottage has a certain quaintness but defiantely can hold its own in the upmarket suburb of Double Bay in Sydney. The down side to this five bedroom plus study beauty is the price tag - but don't fret they have just lowered it in hope of a pre-Christmas sale, now its a steal at $5.5 million. Opps Sorry, should have told you to put your cup of coffee down first.

Dream on Mrs Lover and Ms Wife - you have more chance of getting an Elenor Chair to finish off your collection!

To be honest, the kitchen needs a bit more work and I'm not 100% convinced about the lighting but I still love the extension. Eccletic mix of furniture is great as well.

Mrs Lover (of Double Bay Homes)

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