Home Tour: Colourful & Simple Tribeca Loft

Elle Decor | Photography by William Abranowicz | Produced by Anita Sarsidi

My heart skipped a beat when I first saw the cover of the latest Elle Decor. Bright, airy and oozing a casual summer vibe, the cover shot told me all I needed to know - I was gonna love this issue. I've shared with you my favourite home tour, a loft space in Tribeca, NYC, which is flooded with natural light. Architect Lee Mindel was inspired by 'the simplicity and light of a Scandinavian schoolroom' and so created a similar backdrop for the artful life of Winsome Brown and Claude Arpels who live there. I love how the couple have created a stylish, non-pretentious and colourful family home. What do you like about this loft space?

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Tommy Hilfiger's London Pop Up Shop: Preppy Brights

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Last week London's Covent Garden played host to a temporary beach house that was Tommy Hilfiger's home from home for a week. Complete with garden and a healthy dose of UK sunshine, it really did feel like a mini slice of East Coast Hamptons chic (well, if you looked past the hoards to tourists in the surrounding area!). The interior mirrored the preppy nature of the brand's apparel range: Bright primary coloured hues dominated the whitewashed beach hut interior, whilst coloured Tolix chairs doubled as display stands for books, accessories and stationery. What catches your eye? My favourite design elements included the blue and white awnings and the quirky coloured ducks. Tommy's pop up beach house will be travelling to Stockholm, LA, Milan, Madrid, Sylt and Knokke. Be sure to check it out if you can!

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Home Tour: Bold & Playful Fire Island Beach House

Alexandra Angle

After yesterday's colourful home I felt inspired to find other seaside homes that broke the trend for whitewashed, nautical-inspired schemes. With a colour block approach to decorating, this Fire Island beach house certainly fitted the bill. I love how simple shelving and bookcases have been made into interesting features with a quick coat of paint. The vase vignette is manages to be a striking piece despite its simple stripe nature. This is telling of much of the house: although bright hues are used, they are used in an understated, gently playful manner. And don't get me started on that adorable mini surf shack area, complete with an outdoor shower and a summary yellow hue means I can't get enough of it!

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Home Tour: Colourful Beach House - Miami Brights!

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What I love most about this colourful beach house is exactly that - its colourful nature. Why? Well, as much as I like seaside huts with their whitewashed floors and rustic fabrics, it's also fun to see something a little different; something a little more playful. And with summer approaching fast I'm feeling high on Miami brights, so I couldn't resist pulling together a few market picks to help achieve the look: I love the striped yellow mug and the hot pink patio furniture certainly makes a bold statement. I also really like how they've kept the blue and orange hues running throughout the house. Now, where's my passport...?!

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Home Tour: Colour Block

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Marie Claire Maison were spot on in their choice to shoot this delightfully colour filled home. With its colour block approach to decorating - where a core set of hot hues have been chosen to lift an all over white canvas - the space oozes personality and intrigue. My favourite features? The turquoise lampshade duo and the teal splashback. What do you like most?

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Home Tour: Cosy 40sqm Swedish Apartment

Plenty of storage for magazines. Check. Lashings of natural light. Check. White washed floorboards. Check. Armed with these three instant wins and backed up with beautifully stocked open shelves in the kitchen this delightful Swedish apartment packs a serious punch despite being small in size at 40sqm. Luxurious drapes in the living area soften the space, whilst storage is maximised throughout the open plan areas making it the perfect city pad. With all that space for magazines I think I would be right at home! What do you like about this apartment?

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Home Tour - Inside The Home of a Finnish Stylist

Dwell have pulled a corker out the bag with one of their latest home tours. The space belongs to Stylist, Susanna Vento and is a veritable treat of whites and brights. One of the standout details for me are the paint dipped dining chairs, which lift the predominately black and white scheme. There's also plenty of other small, delicate details that add interest to the space, namely the softly accessorised windowsills and impromptu art walls. What do you like about Susanna's home?

Dwell | Photography, Petra Bindel

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