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Monday, March 1, 2010
Large Art Options
I have a lot more walls in my house than I did in my last apartment. So when we moved I was looking for large scale wall art options. Here is what I found.
Rasterbator - This site will take your photo and turn it into a large scale PDF that you print at home. Instant gratification. You can take the printed photo pieces and tack them directly to the wall, frame them, or shellac them to canvas to create your custom art. (The name is a little off-putting, isn't it?)
DIY Vintage Sign - As seen on Apartment Therapy, this is complete DIY that would probably cost less than $20. The only problem is deciding what to say. A similar idea would be to paint the plywood with chalkboard paint, they come in so many colors now, and you could have a changeable sign. Put a layer of magnetic paint on before the chalkboard paint and you can post cards, photos, and other pieces of inspiration.
Wall Murals - There are several sites to browse that will have inexpensive murals. Wrap a whole room or just one wall. You really wouldn't need much else. Try to avoid anything that reminds you of a school or a dentist office. I would use this on the wall behind my sofa in my living room. Currently my living room has a African/ mid-century vibe (I'll post pictures when it looks complete) and I think this would be a perfect addition. But as a designer, I have a hard time making decisions about my own home.
Canvas Pop - This site will take your photo and print it on a canvas size of your choosing. I love the idea of a grainy, super pixelated landscape photo that looks like a mass of color up close. Or a series of travel photos, maybe a collection of colored doors from Ireland or architectural details from your favorite city.
Rasterbator - This site will take your photo and turn it into a large scale PDF that you print at home. Instant gratification. You can take the printed photo pieces and tack them directly to the wall, frame them, or shellac them to canvas to create your custom art. (The name is a little off-putting, isn't it?)
DIY Vintage Sign - As seen on Apartment Therapy, this is complete DIY that would probably cost less than $20. The only problem is deciding what to say. A similar idea would be to paint the plywood with chalkboard paint, they come in so many colors now, and you could have a changeable sign. Put a layer of magnetic paint on before the chalkboard paint and you can post cards, photos, and other pieces of inspiration.
Canvas Pop - This site will take your photo and print it on a canvas size of your choosing. I love the idea of a grainy, super pixelated landscape photo that looks like a mass of color up close. Or a series of travel photos, maybe a collection of colored doors from Ireland or architectural details from your favorite city.
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A Classic Cottlesloe Home
Can you imagine you living this life in Perth...
(or maybe you do already!)



















AND what did the Agent say?
A SUPERB LIMESTONE MANSION IN THE HEART OF COTTESLOE
WOWEE
(or maybe you do already!)
Property Summary
- PRICE RANGE: $8 MILLION plus
- Category: House
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Garage: 4
- Land: 1416.00sqm (approx)
- Close to: Perth: 10km (direct line)
- Features: Inground Pool
I don't think this ad has a pic of the front of the home, just the gate -
nice gate tho!
nice gate tho!

Inside this home is an eclectic mix of traditional, provincial and contemporary furnishings and fixtures... Exactly how I like a home to be!




The formal living room is quite feminine to me!
Soft sheers on the window make this room very elegant.
Soft sheers on the window make this room very elegant.







Because there was no floorplan with this gorgeous home ad, I have to assume this aspect of the large home is the rear aspect, not the front...







AND what did the Agent say?
A SUPERB LIMESTONE MANSION IN THE HEART OF COTTESLOE
Features:
- Inground Pool
The concept for this house was originally discussed in France over a delicious bottle of red around ten years ago, but it would be hard to imagine a home more suited to the Australian lifestyle than this elegant Cottesloe property.
Today, the home is a testament to the imagination and creativity of the owners and their architect, Tim Wright, and that day in France is commemorated by the graceful stone staircase leading to the tennis court - inspired by the label on the wine bottle that is now a treasured souvenir.
Well within the ocean precinct, and occupying a terraced 1416 sq.m. block in a tranquil, protected location, the imposing limestone home is on three levels with a Championship size tennis court on the lower level behind the house.
The interior is light and very versatile, with the spacious rooms on the ground floor flowing smoothly into each other and bi-fold glass doors opening up to create larger spaces when required.
The gleaming white galley style kitchen is at the heart of the home. Craftsman built and superbly fitted and equipped, this is the perfect setting for the production of great food while always being at the centre of family activities.
The placement of a living room with a north-facing aspect was a master stroke. This room has a wall of glass that opens onto a spacious loggia with a stone fireplace – creating a very special area for alfresco living and entertaining even in winter.
On the upper level, a wide stone terrace overlooks the fully marked and lit tennis court and provides a view of the surrounding area including the famous Norfolk Island pines that dominate the Cottesloe skyline. There is also a small kitchen on this level to cater for those watching tennis or just relaxing and enjoying the outlook.
The striking symmetry of this beautiful home fits perfectly into the landscaped grounds, creating the ideal environment for a family that enjoys entertaining and a relaxed lifestyle in magnificent surroundings.
Today, the home is a testament to the imagination and creativity of the owners and their architect, Tim Wright, and that day in France is commemorated by the graceful stone staircase leading to the tennis court - inspired by the label on the wine bottle that is now a treasured souvenir.
Well within the ocean precinct, and occupying a terraced 1416 sq.m. block in a tranquil, protected location, the imposing limestone home is on three levels with a Championship size tennis court on the lower level behind the house.
The interior is light and very versatile, with the spacious rooms on the ground floor flowing smoothly into each other and bi-fold glass doors opening up to create larger spaces when required.
The gleaming white galley style kitchen is at the heart of the home. Craftsman built and superbly fitted and equipped, this is the perfect setting for the production of great food while always being at the centre of family activities.
The placement of a living room with a north-facing aspect was a master stroke. This room has a wall of glass that opens onto a spacious loggia with a stone fireplace – creating a very special area for alfresco living and entertaining even in winter.
On the upper level, a wide stone terrace overlooks the fully marked and lit tennis court and provides a view of the surrounding area including the famous Norfolk Island pines that dominate the Cottesloe skyline. There is also a small kitchen on this level to cater for those watching tennis or just relaxing and enjoying the outlook.
The striking symmetry of this beautiful home fits perfectly into the landscaped grounds, creating the ideal environment for a family that enjoys entertaining and a relaxed lifestyle in magnificent surroundings.
WOWEE
Labels:
Cottlesloe,
Style,
WA
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