Velvet Curtains

Velvet curtains in High Road House, Chiswick by Ilse Crawford.

Velvet curtains at Two Two Six Hollywood Road, Hong Kong and Kranzbach Hotel, Bavaria - both by Ilse Crawford.

Soho House, Berlin via Remodelista

Last week, I showed my clients some velvet fabric as a possibility for curtains in their home. I found these visuals to demonstrate how great they can look. 

More of Ett Hem Stockholm

I previously posted about Ett Hem Stockholm, a Swedish luxury 12 room hotel, in May last year and I came across these extra images that show more of the interiors - such an array of furnishings, materials and rich details. Designed by Ilse Crawford of Studio Ilse, Swedish architect, Anders Landstrom and hotel owner, Jeanette Mix, Ett Hem Stockholm is about "feeling at home, but ten times better".
Photographs via Architectural Digest Espana.

Ett Hem Stockholm

Welcome to Ett Hem Stockholm ("a home" in Swedish), a 12 room hotel which opened their doors earlier this month. Based in a former private residence built in 1910, I think this is what a hotel should be - a comfortable home away from home, but 10 times better. Ett Hem Stockholm is a result of a very successful collaboration between its owner, Jeanette Mix, UK based designer, Ilse Crawford and Stockholm architect, Anders Landstrom. I love the stylish and comfortable interiors with its rich collection of furniture, antiques and design.

See more photos and an indepth article about Ett Hem in this article from Monocle here.

Photographs via Ett Hem Stockholm.

Mathias Dahlgren by The Selby

Entrance hall

Fast food bar

Slow food restaurant

When I came across The Selby's latest posting, I instantly recognised the work of Ilse Crawford of Studio Ilse. This is Mathias Dahlgren restaurant at the Grand Hotel Stockholm, Sweden and while you must look at the rest of The Selby's profile here to see the whole experience, I'm appreciating getting up close to Crawford's design and details. On Studio Ilse website, it explains that the 'restaurant design expresses chef Mathias Dahlgren's gastronomic philosophy in 3D'.
I like the contrast between the fast food bar and slow food restaurant as well as the amazing collection of furnishings and lighting used. And how about that patterned tile floor? Awesome.
Photographs via The Selby.

Christopher Farr Cloth



36-24-36 fabric designed by Ilse Crawford for Christopher Farr Cloth.

I was introduced to Christopher Farr Cloth yesterday during a presentation by Designers International, Auckland. I instantly recognised the 36-24-36 fabric designed by Ilse Crawford (as seen above on the bed) and it is available in a great range of colours. The whole CFC textile range is rather lovely and it was great to see the good quality up close and personal. I have admired the 36-24-36 from afar for some time and indeed it is very good to know how handy it is now... Photograph via British Blogs.