Chai modern

One of my little bros will soon be shacking-up with his lovely fiance in an open, modern, loft-type apartment. For some reason he thinks I might be able to help him come up with a decorating scheme. 

So, based on the preferences he indicated, I've taken a stab at some basics for creating a modern, warm, ethnic, eclectic, organic feel:

Livingroom





Key components:

• Neutral basics (walls white, dark grey or cream; low-slung sectional in grey or off-white soft fabric
• Square low coffee table (to accommodate casual dining while sitting on pillows)
• Natural fiber area rug (jute, seagrass, etc.)
• Focal point of bright yellow sideboard for media storage
• Lots of bright ikat and kilim print throw and floor pillows
  

Dining/Kitchen

Key components:

• Simple dark kitchen with bright yellow backsplash
• Round, dark, old-fashioned table
• Assorted modern chairs 

Bedroom

Key components:

• Warm neutral walls
• Low simple modern bed 
• Rustic bedside tables
• Warm, layered, textured bedding
  
  
  
  

Bathroom

Key Components:

• Warm neutral pallet of whites and creams
• Raw materials: seagrass, unbleached cotton, bamboo, wicker, wood
• Large, ornate silver mirror

Outside

Key Components:

• Lots of lush plants in rustic, assorted containers
• Low comfortable seating

Bathroom: Improved

Never did take any pictures of the "before" for fear of breaking the camera but this is a vast improvement to be sure.

DIY inspiration.

Design Sponge is on a role - I adore this wallpapered medicine cabinet:



Horrible pun not really intended. I apologize.

Not the greatest pic.

But I love this bathroom, especially the way the old-style tub sits on those beautiful wooden blocks instead of legs. So gorgeous.



Source: Bernard's Light and Bright - Apartment Therapy.

Could just be the hormones...

but right now I want to tear apart my whole house and rearrange everything.

Of course, it being February doesn't help either. Definitely getting a tad shack-wacky. I find pictures like these calming:

Source: Toast.

Outdoor bathtubs revisited.

So perfect.

Stylist Twig Hutchinson via Desire to Inspire.

Wash and repeat.

Ottawa has been having a wet, humid, sticky summer. It's always pretty bad but this summer I don't think we've had more than two rain-free days in a row. I always end up feeling like I need a shower about 10 minutes after I get out of one.

I think an outdoor shower or bath would make me very happy. I'd find room for one in my tiny backyard if it weren't for the proximity of the neighbours.

Edited to add two new pics via Desire to Inspire: