Mid-century classics in São Paulo

This is the home of Mauricio Arruda, architect and designer, living in São Paulo. To achieve a dialogue between old and new, Mauricio redesigned the spaces, utilizing materials and finishings that were iconic to the 1950's palette and modern expression with a unique mix of furniture. The 150 meters squared apartment went through major architectural renovation as Mauricio knocked down all the walls except the central pillar that structurally holds the space together. This decision immediately speaks to Brasil's current free spirited nature and invites ample sunlight into the entire apartment, a staple of today's Brasil interior experiences. 

"I redid this place to work as my laboratory of ideas that surround my mind. It is a reflection of my mood, my memories, my view on things, and what grabs my attention in the world.'' Mauricio Arruda

Many of the items in the appartment are designed by Mauricio himself. I find the dining room table "House of Cards" together with Jasper Morrison´s "Air" green folding chairs a perfect mix and match.

Via: yatser, photo by Fran Parente

Friday mix

As a contrast to yesterdays minimalistic post...today I´m all about a warm and bohemian look. Love the light in these pictures, in contrast to all the honey and amber colours.

Pictures via: my pinterest

Clean cut

I must be having an ascetic week or something. Everything I find interesting is either non-coloured or with the most clean design. Today I fell for this wooden containers. So perfect in shape and I love the fresh wood mixed with a hint of colour.

Image 1-3: studio juju from Japan

Image 4-5: postfossil from Switzerland

Image 6-7: adonde from France

Pure

Nothing is as pure as white. Love the different structures and materials. I just what all my bare essentials in white and nothing else. Superfresh and crisp.

Via: automatism, söderberg agentur,opgenhaffen, etsy, userdeck  & emmas designblogg

Naked lights

I find these stripped down, naked lights very interesting. They are so simple and clean without any unnecessary decor. It makes the cord so much more visible and I love the bold coloured ones.

Image 1 & 2: Lights designed by Jeff Jones

Image 3: Book Lamp by Groupa Studio

Image 4: Hanging Light by Lukas Peet

Image 5: Wireflow Black Radom by Arik Levy

Image 6: Unknown by found at Dumbo

Blue as the ocean

Nothing is as fresh in the summer as blue shades mixed with white. I don´t know about you, but I bought a lot of the Water Aid items H&M introduced earlier this summer, all products in blue tie-dye and patchwork. So, when I visted one of my favourite blogs, French by design, I truely fell in love with one of her posts, all about blue tie-dye in interior. I added a few pictures "of my own" and I hope you like these photos as much as I do.

Via: french by design & toast