Simply Beautiful- Modern, Contemporary Spaces

‘Less is more’ 

When visionary architect and designer Mies van der Rohe uttered these words I wonder if he realized the impact they would have, not only during his time, but today as well. These simple three words- they are words that challenge and inspire designers even today. They echo in our everyday struggle to create things of simplicity and beauty.

How often have you come across a product or a building or an space and have marveled at how beautiful it is because of its sheer simplicity? When the design seems so perfect, so balanced- where everything seems ‘just as it should be’ and you can’t imagine how it could be made better.

Here is a collection of images of modern, contemporary interior spaces that I think are ‘Simply Beautiful’…

C Plan House- Khosla Associates

Casa K by Studio Arthur Casas -Image courtesy Dezeen.com

Image courtesy John Ellway via Pinterest

Shearer’s Quarters by John Wardle Architects- Image courtesy Dezeen.com

Casa Grecia by Isay Weinfeld- Image courtesy Dezeen.com

V4 House studio MK27- archdaily.com

Image courtesy www.thepursuitaesthetic.tumblr.com

Bedroom by Rajiv Saini- Image courtesy Michael freeman Photos

Bedroom by Rajiv Saini- Image courtesy Architizer.com

Hiren Patel's Courtyard House- Image courtesy The Contemporist



Nordic Elegance from Note Design Studio

I know it’s been ages since I’ve posted anything,but the interior designer in me has been busy completing a few projects- pictures of which I can’t wait to share with you soon!

In the meantime here are a few interesting lamps by Swedish Note Design Studio. I think these lamps are pretty funky and cool. Take a look. Hope you like.

1. Silo Pendant Lamp

These cute little lamps are designed for Zero. The minimal design of this lamp is inspired by the classical silhouette of a grain silo and also closely resembles water tanks that we see dotted all over our own Indian cities- probably the reason why I am so taken with them. The lamps have an edgy industrial feel softened somewhat by the colors they are available in.

2. Fuse Pendant Lamps

Designed for E-x.t, these sexy looking lamps celebrate Nordic simplicity. The soft porcelain lamp is accentuated perfectly by a wooden pendant holder. The lamps are available in subtle white or cream as well as a more funky pumpkin orange.

3. Tomorrow & Yesterday Lamps

Inspired by an awkward man-made separation between the Diomede Islands located in the Bering Strait, these two lamps have an almost space-age look due to their interesting form. I love their simple elegance.

Tomorrow Island Lamp

Yesterday Island Lamp

The simplicity of these lamps make them ideal for a contemporary or minimally designed space where one wants a touch of the quirky.  



[All Images Courtesy Note Design Studio]