Elegant Yoga Studio by Hecker Guthrie

 

 

Here is another stylish project by Melbourne design firm, Hecker Guthrie - this time they have transformed a former Melbourne warehouse into an elegant and serene yoga studio.  The prolific design firm used a tight palette of pale timber, rice paper and linen, and as a result have created a stunning space of light and calm.

 

Photographs by Earl Carter via Vogue Living.

Garden House Apartments, Sydney

 

Recently spotted via Est magazine is this stylish apartment from Garden House in Waterloo, Sydney. This project is a collaboration effort between developer Icon Co, JPR architects, interior designers, Hecker Guthrie and landscape designer, Myles Baldwin.
The aim for this low-level apartment complex was 'a modern embodiment of village living' - created by contemporary architecture, lush garden plantings, along with luxurious and comfortable interiors. The apartment interiors are fresh and beautifully detailed by the clever and always stylish Hecker Guthrie - that's a great looking kitchen and I admire the bathroom with its clever storage beside the basin.

Photographs via Est magazine.

Polperro Winery by Hecker Guthrie

Spotted on Yellowtrace (a great and up to date online design publication) is this lovely project, the Polperro Winery, which was designed by the much admired Melbourne firm, Hecker Guthrie. Located in Red Hill, Victoria, the interiors were inspired by artist Rebekah Stuart and her paintings, which can be seen throughout the spaces. Read here for more insights about the stylish project.

Photographs by Shannon McGrath via Yellowtrace.

House Plants

Plants on display and as an art subject in this Melbourne apartment by Hecker Guthrie.

All of the sudden I am really into houseplants. Yeah, I know, being an interior designer, you think I would be into them ages ago. While I have always loved cut flowers and foliage, over the last few weeks houseplants have been taking the lead.
I have seen many great examples of  plants in interiors over the last year, with Melbourne design firm, Hecker Guthrie being my main inspiration as they do plants extremely well, and I think this has helped me get over my silly association that house plants were a little.. well, naff.
Now my view has definitely changed and within two weeks I have three new houseplants inhabiting my home. There is something about having greenery inside that is just lovely.

 

Here, in the home of Paul Hecker, the houseplants add colour and soften the neutral interior.

 

The stylish home of Simone Hagg where houseplants make an appearance in several rooms.

 



Meet my new plants - a Phalaenopsis orchid and a Button Fern.

A Maidenhair Fern

Please go to links for photo credits. The last three images by Charlotte Minty.

Melbourne Apartment by Hecker Guthrie

Here's a nice way to finish off the busy week - a fresh Melbourne apartment furnished and styled by award winning design studio, Hecker Guthrie. Read here for more details. Enjoy!

Photographs by Eve Wilson via Vogue Living.

The Windsor Annex Store

The 2014 Australian Interior Design Awards have been shortlisted and I have been browsing through all the great entries.
Here is one from the Retail Design section that I like most - this is The Windsor Annex, a menswear concept store that was designed by Melbourne design firm, Hecker Guthrie. A stylish man cave of sorts, the store is beautifully executed with pegboard panels for display, leather detailing for the fixtures, tent-like canvas changing rooms and sturdy furniture. I also like the domestic details, the fireplace and indoors plants, which bring about a homely feel to the store. The Windsor Annex is a breath of fresh air and while it isn't aimed for female customers like myself, I would love to visit.

 

 

Photographs by Armelle Habib via Australian Interior Design Awards.

Stylish Melbourne Home

Vogue Living posted this stylish Melbourne home yesterday and it is an interior that I have admired before. Designed by Hecker Guthrie, this interior that has been shortlisted for design awards - I like the materials used throughout and you can tell that the furnishings have been carefully considered. See more of the home here.
Enjoy and have a great weekend.



Photographs by Armelle Habib via Vogue Living.