Directorio Deco by Gloria Gonzalez

Inspiring Interiors

Shell Grottos

There’s something very appealing and quite fascinating about a shell grotto (at least for me!) These follies were a popular feature of British country house in the 17th and 18th centuries. It suited the Baroque and Rococo styles (which used swirling motifs similar to sea shells) and often represented the mimicry of architectural features from the Italian […] Read more…

In the mood for yellow

This weekend I’ve realised that lately, I’ve been saving many images of interiors with yellow on them, from mustards to powdery pastels, from classic country homes to contemporary city apartments, they all seem to have an instant uplifting effect on me. But I’m also aware that many people are afraid to use it at home- […] Read more…

The timeless interiors of Calderon Bilbao

I’ve been a big fan of Spanish interior design studio Calderon Bilbao since I discovered their work a few years ago. Somehow I realised I never shared their work on my blog and thought it would be a great way to say a farewell to summer. Based in Bilbao, this talented design duo founded by […] Read more…