spot the difference?

[ guest post: Tea for Joy. ]

When I recently wrote about this house on my blog, Tea for Joy,  I had to restrain myself from posting photos of almost every room (there are over 30 photos online – which include the most desirable garden house I’ve ever seen.) This house belongs to British photographer Paul Massey, whose home was recently featured as this Living Etc. home tour.

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This all-white space is also available to hire as a location, and I thought it was interesting to see the small differences (above & just below) between the styled magazine shots and the more minimal portfolio images.
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Want to make your own home magazine ready? Add some fresh flowers and food, strewn magazines for a lived-in look and textured throws for interest, and you are almost there’

[ thanks again to guest blogger lynne of Tea for Joy! ]

20 Comments

  1. Posted November 9, 2009 at 10:23 am | Permalink

    It is so simple, airy and serene. I love it.

    xo,
    cristin

  2. Posted November 9, 2009 at 10:45 am | Permalink

    Yes! This is just perfect–that bedside shot and oh, that kitchen! I love the tiles and the island and . . . I could just keep going. Lovely.

  3. Posted November 9, 2009 at 11:12 am | Permalink

    Oh, it is crazy just how big of an impact some fresh flowers make! I need to never let my home go flower-less again.

  4. Posted November 9, 2009 at 11:20 am | Permalink

    great home, sooo happy and peaceful and fresh.

  5. Posted November 9, 2009 at 3:48 pm | Permalink

    beyond even the added styling & lived-in touches, it’s interesting to note the difference in the way the photos were edited. a little less color here and a little more texture there.

    great post!!

  6. Posted November 9, 2009 at 3:59 pm | Permalink

    The kitchen looks almost identical to one currently featured in Living Etc’s current November issue. I really must thank a previous SFGBB guest blogger for turning me onto this magazine. It’s just one of best design/style mags out there. Lest anyone in the States be tempted to shell out for the full subscription price as delivered from the UK, though, you should know that some mega bookstores like Barnes & Noble have it on their newstand at the cover rate of $8.99–saves about $20 in shipping. (And that, folks, is my recession-friendly public service announcement for the day :)

  7. Posted November 9, 2009 at 4:04 pm | Permalink

    this sort of stuff blows my mind. a “hastily” tossed throw (har) blanket and a certain angle makes everything just that more alluring, as well as flowers and such. i try my best to do that in my house. personal clutter is just as much a part of the decor as a designer such and such. plus, there’s just more realness to it. omg longest comment ever!

  8. Posted November 9, 2009 at 4:06 pm | Permalink

    Thanks for the wonderful post Lynne!!

    And thanks for the hot tip Roxanna!! Good advice!

  9. Posted November 9, 2009 at 10:15 pm | Permalink

    I love Paul Massey’s home…One Summer, he went to France with his son in a camper van and spend the holidays driving from one place to another stopping at flea markets and junk shops…

    http://bodieandfou.blogspot.com/2009/11/chocolate-cake-by-mila-sienna.html

  10. Posted November 9, 2009 at 11:23 pm | Permalink

    Absolutely delightful. I simply adore clean, elegant white spaces.

  11. Posted November 10, 2009 at 12:44 am | Permalink

    Such a beautiful home!

  12. Posted November 10, 2009 at 1:25 am | Permalink

    wonderful post, grat homes to copy :)

  13. Posted November 10, 2009 at 10:33 am | Permalink

    gorgeous.

  14. Rachel.pitts@porternovelli.com
    Posted November 11, 2009 at 11:32 pm | Permalink

    Love this post! And I want that kitchen island!! Where can I find one??

  15. Posted November 13, 2009 at 12:59 pm | Permalink

    Makes me want to paint my whole house white – so tranquil and beautiful!

  16. Posted November 13, 2009 at 6:34 pm | Permalink

    I love, love, love this place! Tranquil, alluring, modest. Thank you!

  17. Posted November 13, 2009 at 10:15 pm | Permalink

    As a prop stylist/set designer-dresser and art director I am happy you posted this. Amazing what the simplest addition can do right?!

  18. Posted November 14, 2009 at 7:03 am | Permalink

    I love this!! What a great house and I have to say Living etc is my absolute favorite design mag!

  19. Posted November 14, 2009 at 8:12 am | Permalink

    Excellent post! Very insightful in regards to the styling and just how much better it is after. Great tutorial for me with photo by photo examples. Thank you!

  20. Posted November 27, 2009 at 12:19 am | Permalink

    Thank you for sharing this, it is increible how little things can make a big difference. :)

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