Crédit Christophe Rouffio

Thibault Cartier

A once forgotten side yard turns into a charming gravel garden Martin Residence Cardiff by the Sea, Ca

“People tend to want to place their sofas right against the wall,” Lovett says. “I always try to float the sofa a bit and give the sofa some breathing room. Here, we didn’t have floor outlets or any eye-level lighting. Incorporating table lamps allows for mood lighting and ambiance. We placed a console behind the sofa to bring in large-scale lamps, which also helped fill in the negative space between the sofa and the bottom of the windows.” Photography: Amy Bartlam

Kitchen Island- new light fixtures + counter tops and painted cabinets white. Stained hardwood floors dark for high contrast.

ON-TREND SCALES Move over metro tiles and line a wall with fabulously funky Fish Scale designs. Also known as scallop, fun or mermaid tiles, this pleasing-to-the-eye shape is a Moroccan tile classic that's trending hard right now and offers a sophisticated alternative to metro/subway designs. Mermaids tiles are this year's unicorns (so they say) and Fish Scale tiles are how to take the trend to a far more grown-up level. Especially striking across a whole wall or in a shower room, make the surface pop in vivid shades of blue and green for an oceanic vibe that'll refresh and invigorate. If colour doesn't float your boat, just exchange the bold hues for neutral shades and use a dark grout to highlight the pattern. Alternatively, go to www.tiledesire.com there are more than 40 colours to choose and mix!! Photo Credits: http://iortz-photo.com/

Proyecto realizado por The Room Studio Fotografías: Mauricio Fuertes

Her office is adjacent to the mudroom near the garage entrance. This study is a lovely size with optimal counter and cabinet space. Square polished nickel hardware and a black + brass chandelier for a pop against the wood.