hector finch

Hector Finch is one of the lighting companies that I discovered during my inadvertent lighting binge a couple of weeks ago (like Bocci). A UK based company, Hector Finch creates beautiful transitional lighting that draws inspiration from the past while infusing it with warm, modern finishing. I am particularly in love with their lights made out of French ceramic. 

1. Tiber Pendant, Green  2. Toled Desk Lamp  3. French Ceramic Wall Light, Rise and Fall  4.  French Ceramic Rise and Fall, With Weights  5. Chelsea Pendant, Small  6. Chantilly Wall Lantern  7. Sir John Soane Hanging Lantern  8. Albert Wall Light, Double  9. French Ceramic Wall Light - interior by Jute Design 

home feature: dana point

Designed by architect Bob White of Forest Studio, Dana Point sits on a cliffside in Laguna Hills, California. Named for the nearby surfing beach, Dana Point is all about capturing the spectacular views. A "California cool beach house" with Mediterranean inspiration, the roof design is of particular note as it references traditional flat-roofed houses the client's had seen during a trip to Ibiza. The minimal impact of the roof also was key in that it provided a solution to a neighborhood dispute that held up the home's construction for three years! 

The interior is designed by the mother-daughter design firm - M.Elle Design. The duo was hired for the project after the client saw a previous project that White and M.Elle had collaborated on - also featured prominently in Elle Decor. 

The material and color palette is calm and soothing using lots of reclaimed wood and limestone. The clients who have 4 grown children and 13 grandchildren wanted a home that would be welcoming, casual and easy for entertaining their large family. 

Below is the multi page spread from Elle Decor. 

And some personal favorites more zoomed in...

bunk rooms

Few homes warrant a bunk room but in the event that you have a cabin, lake house or just a lot of kids, they make for pretty cool spaces. I classify bunk rooms as sleeping three or more and gravitate towards ones that have individual lighting and privacy curtains at each bed. These two elements just seem to make each bed its own little space within a large, communal room.  I also like the idea of not having bunk rooms as being so kid oriented as surely not all guests are of the 13 and under age. See below for some of my favorites. Have a great weekend everyone!

from top left - via Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles - via Vogue Living - design by m.elle design - home of Glenn Pushelberg and George Yabu via REMODELISTA - source unknown - design by Lisa Sherry via Lonny - home of Michael Sullivan and Melissa Schollum via REMODELISTA