My New Love - Singapore's "Black and White" Homes

My family has just been relocated to Singapore thanks to my husband's work. 

And with my arrival comes my current obsession - Singapore's infamous "Black & Whites".

I look down on some from my balcony, I glimpse them from the car, I walk past them and sneak peaks through their magnificent gates, I see them in the local interior magazines..... and I'm smitten!

Apparently tours are run here so I might be able to see inside one - one day very soon.

Julian Davison in his book "Black and White: The Singapore House 1898-1941" explains how these homes are still a distinctive element in Singapore's architectural heritage.

They were built while Singapore was a colony under the rule of the British Empire in the 19th century for the wealthy expatriates who sought spacious and airy homes for their families. Their style incorporated elements of UK's Arts and Crafts and Art Deco movements. 

Sadly there are fewer than 250 left now and are highly sought after. You can only rent them from the Singapore Land Authority many for up to $35,000 a month.  You are responsible for all repairs or renovations during your lease.

But aren't they divine....

Many have been beautifully renovated.

Images via Duchess Fare and Expat Living Singapore

Pretty Living

Love these images of this charming living room I came across in Skonahem today.

The images were used to illustrate the importance of having plants in our homes 

 in an article by Jannice Wistrand.

Pretty.

{via Skonahem}

A Black and White Kitchen

I came across this kitchen here today and had to share....

There's something about black and white that always draws me in :)

via

My Danish Dream

This waterfront villa in east Jutland, Denmark has me totally smitten.

The owners bought this villa and renovated from the ground up. 

 I love the traditional Danish elements such as the high ceilings, 

wooden floors, the elegant doors and detailed moldings.

This home is a beautiful mix of the old and the new.

I'm smitten with absolutely every gorgeous detail.

*sigh*

Photos: Andreas Mikkel Hansen for BoBedre

{Via Nordic Design}

{Original Source: BoBedre}

This Week's Living Room Loves

Today's inspiration.

 {All images via here}

Dream Home

Another beautiful home. 

Not too keen on the animals on the wall but everything else about this home is truly gorgeous.

{Via Desire to Inspire}

Renovation Delight

I love everything about this renovated bungalow in Charleston, South Carolina. 

The earthy rustic colour palette, the timber and white interior, the open & spacious living, 

the gorgeous outdoor entertaining area...I could go on and on.

Quite the dream home.

{Spotted on SA Decor}

{Via Remodelista}