Jonathan Sela and Megan Schoenbachler knew exactly what kind of home they wanted to create for their family. Something modern yet warm, connected to the environment, open, and a little rough. The subdued colors, salvaged barn wood, cork flooring, earthy concrete, and vintage furniture, and flea market finds combine beautifully with the more modern forms of the home. I especially love the huge dining room table, made from an Oregon Spruce tree that had been downed in a storm (if there is one thing we always need in our family it’s more room around the table). Indoor and outdoor spaces flow freely from one to another, allowing the children to explore on their own without ever being too far away. Natural light seems to poor in from every angle, and you can’t look a single direction without seeing some greenery beyond. Outside, the front yard is child’s dream. Complete with a teepee swing set, integrated sand box (more like a sand area), a bridge, climbing ropes, and a soft pathway for riding on. “Most people want to get out of their house. I’m happy to stay home all day.” No doubt.
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Every time I see photos showing the chair designs coming out of Bend, it only makes me want them more. I don’t even care which one, I just know I need an Orange one.
via Bend Seating
This feel of this place reminds me of a home in Southern California I lived in for a time when I was young. It has the same leafy plants scattered around, the mix of finished and rough materials, drawers and cupboards that stick when it gets too humid, and a floor worn from bare and sandy feet. The windows stayed open, and the fans on day and night. Our dog’s favorite place was either under the table with her chin on your foot, or on the patio in the shade of the banana tree.
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Based in Rotterdam and founded in 2010, ARRé Design Agency specializes in contemporary furniture and home accessories. I really like the nearly industrial style of their designs. Interestingly, some of the interlocking components are reversible allowing you a little design freedom of your own.
Made in Italy and sold by various retailers the Orbit Arm Chair can give you a sleek look for a pretty reasonable price (currently $129.00 USD via CB2). It may not be the absolute highest quality, and I’m not in love with the way the seat sits on and attaches to the base, but for the price you can’t be overly picky on some of the details. I have specified these chairs in several interiors and we also have one in our home. With three small but energetic young girls running the show, our home can be a rigorous testing ground for any chair. So far, the Orbit has withstood the abuse.
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Located in Copenhagen, this apartment belongs Anne Louise Breiner of BaLlab. There is a lot to love, like how she took a relatively small space and turned it into an open, comfortable home for her family. Probably because I have a bit of an obsession with chairs, and it’s also reminiscent of our home, I especially love the variety of seating (although she has a bit more invested in her collection). She also does a great job sprinkling in her secondhand finds, without going overboard on vintage.
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