Friday 7 January 2011

Best Soft Industrial Home in the World....Ever!


Oh. My. Good. Aunt. Nelly.


Please be warned if you have a weakness for gorgeous Modern Country Style. These may send you over the edge into...

*insert Jaws theme tune*

 Decor Oblivion.


{It's where I am now. Decor Oblivion, I mean. It's rather nice, actually. Not at all how I imagined.}


I first saw some of the images of this home featured at Mari's gorgeous blog Crea Mari Crea, which is FULL of fabulous inspiration plus she has her own beautiful Italian house.  

She's lush.

{Thank you, Mari}


When I set my hungry eyes on these images, my heart starting beating like a drum. I had to track down the rest of the house IMMEDIATELY!!

I could feel my blood coursing through my body. It was.....ooooohhh.....love at first sight.


All the rest of my plans for the day seemed to suddenly fade away into insignificance. I just want to sit and stare and soak it all up.

{Cleaning....washing.....ironing.....can't you see I'm busy ogling? Stop calling me with your irritating little squeaky voices.}


Isn't it completely heavenly?


These images encapsulate perfectly the Modern edge of Modern Country Style.


Soft industrial deliciousness. 


Softened by the country touches in this house - the scrubbed farmhouse table, the tongue and groove walls, the bunting, the material under the sink, the soft neutrals - the modern, industrial look suddenly becomes welcoming and cosy.

Just the sort of house I'd love to visit.


{Or gatecrash, to be honest, if no invitation becomes apparent. ;-) Do you fancy joining me?!}


And guess what? Our heating has been fixed. Huzzah! I nearly cried with happiness and had to restrain myself from giving the mender-man a big hug.

Honestly, I would have given him my life savings if he'd asked.

Luckily for Mr Modern Country, mender-man didn't ask.


Have a wonderful weekend, peeps.


 


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61 comments :

Catherine said...

Hey sweets!!

After we get kicked out of that last beautiful house you shared (you know, the one with the Aga that I sprawled across like a bikini clad car model...nup, not a pretty picture) you KNOW I will be there gate-crashing with you! Bags are packed, just let me know when we go!

...that first image set my heart fluttering as well,... What a gorgeous, stunning, beautiful home.

Love it!!

Hugs

Cath
xxx

Courtenay@Signal Hill Interiors said...

That washroom! All those amazing cabinets! I had no idea you were so hip and cool!

Irene ~ RE~VINTAGED said...

Do you think a bottle or two of very good Red may soften up Mari??? After all gate-crashing should be a civilised thing......

Stephanie said...

I am packed and ready to go...just give me a time....what a beautiful home...

Samantha said...

My favorite is the craft room with that light coming down almost from the rustic beams. A beautiful home.

Alison Agnew said...

Oh my...so much gorgeousness in one post. And a new blog to stalk...I mean...follow. Yippee!

Have a wonderful weekend my country friend.

Erin said...

LOve love love this Sarah! Glad your heater is fixed! Thanks for some ideas..hmm, what could they be???

Designing Domesticity said...

seriously beautiful and inspiring way to add a touch of industrial to your home. I love finding and using the unexpected - now I've got some new ideas.

Tracey said...

Love these photos! Love the indurtial touches! Great blog glad to find you!

aspiritofsimplicity said...

Oh my goodness that is so beautiful. And, I am happy to hear that your heat has been fixed.

WobiSobi said...

LOVE,LOVE,LOVE,LOVE LOVE. Did I say Love!

Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms said...

Frothing at the mouth like a mad thing. When are we going?

Anonymous said...

That house has seamless design! I love how each room flows together. Great bits and bobs of red! YUM! My favorite is the craft room. The clock missing the 5 is perfection.

Tell those voices you hear (lol) to stop talking to my voices because I have tons of laundry to do :)

Take care, sweet friend!
xo
~Michelle

Unknown said...

Hi Sarah.
thanks for having quoted me in your wonderful blog
You made me happy
Your english readers like this house much more than my italian followers!
Enjoy your afternoon
Mari

Unknown said...

RED's comment is very funny!
Although I am Italian and I live in Piedmont, land of great wines like Barolo, Nebbiolo, Moscato, etc., I do not drink any alcoholic beverage!
I drink only water, I'm sorry
ahahahaha
Hugs
Mari

Tricia said...

Goodness gracious! I am with ya Sarah, I could stare at that house for hours! That fourth photo from the top, the one with the living and the eating area...oh my, heavenly!

High Street Cottage said...

Sarah, these photos are just gorgeous. I found I have one tiny thing in common, my large clock hangs over my credenza also. Other than that I need work. lol.
I just love the wire cloche. Amazing. And the pretty white shadow boxes in the boys room. So much to look at. Thank you for sharing. And so glad you're mender man paid a visit. xoxo tami

Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage said...

I'd like to come along for the gate crashing! Oh yes I would :)
This house is to die for. Love the industrial, the rustic and the soft country fabrics!

Unknown said...

What stunning photos, such a beautiful home. But I cant help wonder who on earth would be strong enough to lift that clock, goodness its looks very heavy, but I love it :)
Sarah

Anonymous said...

Sarah

First off. I a sure glad you are no longer cold. We had a funace malfunction in November and were without heat for 10 days.

The house you posted seems like a dream. How can anyone really have so many cool elements in one house?

The lockers. The little cubbies. The little drawers. THE little everything.


And that beam exposed cottage ceiling? Does that not just bring it all together?

This girl has an eye for perfect styling,and an ability to find the almost unfindable.

What a way to open my computer this morning.
Way to go for posting such an appealing home.

chris said...

I just have to pinch myself and say it isn't real. What a fun mix of modern and country...perfect.

michelle said...

Oh dear girl you hit the jackpot with these photos!! I a can why you would love them so much, what a gorgeous home! Not only is decorated perfectly but the character of the house is so charming with its nooks and slanted ceilings!!! Aaahhhhhhh!!
Thank you for sharing my dear!!

Have a lovely weekend!!

Unknown said...

Please please stop before I turn into a vile wanty-wanty MONSTER!!! This slightly harder-edged modern country vibe is totally up my boulevarde and I love it all! You aced it for me with this drool-worthy line-up. Best selection ever??.....As my mother would say, "Nice one Cyril!!"

Unknown said...

P.P.If you scroll back to a Paris post I did you will find a shop that sells all this sort of house heaven....wanna go shopping??!

It's me said...

It all looks so so great !!! love your post today Sarah !! ....love love Ria...xxxx....

Leah - The Inside Story said...

Oh Sarah, I am absolutely in love with this house. I have it in a book - French Country Style - but these pictures are so much better. I'll have to go an ogle some more. Thanks for such inspiring images. Ooh la la!!!

{northern cottage} said...

love love love...can't say it enough...this for me is PERFECTION.

where did you track down the rest of the pictures? Stunning soft industrial is right up my alley!

TELMA GUEDES said...

Beatiful, beautiful! a dream!!!!!I love it!!!!!!kisses!

René said...

Yes, yes I fancy joining you, but I'm afraid that the shark got me on the first image. Those images are all right down my alley.

-Rene

Vanessa said...

Sarah, my dear, you are hilarious! I can see why your heart went pitter patter when you saw these pics of that gorgeous home and truly friend, they remind me so much of what I have seen of your own lovely abode! :-)
Vanessa

Olive said...

How is it that folks have such lovely laundry rooms? Ours are both quite horrible. I take it you really like this house!

michele said...

you're so subtle, Sarah, so do you like this house?

it's SeRIouSly charming and warm (very glad you are thawing out too).

have a fab weekend.

michele
hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com

Kym said...

Oh my such gorgeousness....yes I think I would love to join you and gate crash this lovely home....well a girl can dream !!! XOX

Unknown said...

Those are some breathtaking spaces! I only could dream of living in something like this.

The Moerks said...

Count me in for the trip. I am warning you, I may have to stay there a very long time! ~Deb~

Jenny said...

Hi Sarah, you have done well, very well with the gorgeous post. I am right there with you ogling and gatecrashing! Count me in. ;-)

Le said...

my lordy lord - fabbboo !! bags packed ready to go - give location - will bring cheese and quince paste - best le

Luciane at HomeBunch.com said...

Oh, GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS! YOU... not the house! Just kidding!!! Both of you, ok? ;-)

Seriously! What a place! Wow! I can see myself living there too.

But I have something else to tell ya... Guess what? I just awarded you the Stylish Blogger award! See what I mean on my blog.

Have a wonderful weekend!!!

xo

Luciane at HomeBunch.com

Laurie said...

Soooooo beautiful! I'm glad you can enjoy the weekend in a warm and cozy home!

Holly Lefevre said...

Gorgeous! I so wish I could fly you over here and you could see my friend Jenn's house...your would LOVE it! She has amazing taste and amazing collections of unique memorable items.

I would be thrilled if I could get 1 area of any part of my house to look like that!

Travel With Lulu said...

DROOL! You have my style pinned to a T - I love that the chunky beams were painted white - I think few would dare to do it, but it makes the room. Love the lockers in the bathroom, the red old chair. It's all so fab! (like you!) XOL

malia said...

wow what a stunning home!

Anne said...

Oh my, gorgeous! I imagine that the light must be so beautiful as it changes during the day, with all the textures and light surfaces.... but don't you think that gas dispenser should be in the bathroom? (couldn't resist....)

Cindy said...

OH SARAH!!! I definitely fancy joining you in gatecrashing that gorgeous house!!! Let's go!
Oh my, there is so much eye candy there, so much to ogle, so much to salivate over, I need to go and look at it again. Bye...Cindy

Country Livin' said...

WOW..........BEAUTIFUL!
Trish xo

Mary Ann Pickett said...

Hey...after "lurking" for a long time (love the dark grey accent wall)...I became a follower!
Great blog!
Mary Ann

Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking said...

These are all so gorgeous!So many neat ideas.

Brynwood Needleworks said...

Sarah:
This really is a gorgeous collection of inspiration! Thanks for sharing. I'll be coming back to look again and again!
Happy Silver Sunday.
xoxo
Donna

The Cloth Shed said...

Fabulous pictures and that house is just up my street.....industrial yet comfortable. Love the wire cloche...I have a bit of a thing for wire work at the moment.
Julie x

Unknown said...

Definitely the kind of home (and photos) that you just have to keep going back to in order to soak it all in. So many great pieces in one home, sigh.

Claire Potter said...

Love all the small compartmentalized drawers in so many of the rooms. I have one set of compartmentalized drawers that I acquired from Hailey road primary school. I painted them blue and keep all my art stuff in them and have stamped what's in each drawer with vintagey ink letter stamps. I love them!

About Southern Belle said...

Oh my! You have a lovely blog! I must say those home photos sent me straight into a sweet dream. I didn't realize my style was Modern County, but after seeing these photos I think that's what it just might be. So nice to meet you! By the way, thanks for stopping by Beautiful Nest and commenting on the Raspberry Jam post.

Blooming Rose Musings said...

Just let me know the date and I will certainly join you! This home is absolutely beautiful. Each and every photo made my heart skip a beat. Beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful abode.

Little Leslie said...

I'll meet you there. I love everything about that house. The light fixtures make me go crazy. Happy New Year , Sarah. Thanks for commenting on my blog about the farmer's market. I just loved the way the vendor stacked those veggies. He was certainly an artist!

Deb said...

Oh my...I just love every detail...especially those vintage lockers in the bathroom! I could so happily move right in! *Deb*

Unknown said...

When can I move it. I just love this home.

I tagged you in a post. I hope you'll play along.

Casa Très Chic said...

This is a gorgeous house!
The colors are perfect, so neutral.
It's so warm and inviting, I'd love it all.

Take a look on my blog, I awarded you the Stylish Blog Award.
Xo
Tereza

Marie Söderberg said...

oh yes Im in heaven too, georgeous pictures..

Carla @ Hammers and High Heels said...

WOW oh WOW! Totally loved this, thanks for sharing :)

TELMA GUEDES said...

..so beautiful details! love it! thank you to follow me in my blog! xx
Telma

Anonymous said...

You can visit this house!!! it belongs to a friend of mine, her name is Christelle and she owns a shop in one part of her house. She leaves in France, obviously, but if you happen to be around you just need to pop in to visit the shop, and if you are nice enough she may let let you visit the rest of the house!!!
She has got a blog http://borddescene.canalblog.com/
and an online shop... She has great taste and the decor always moves around in the house, it is gorgeous!!

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