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December 1st, 2008
sneak peek: absolute zero degrees


keith stephenson at absolute zero degrees sent over our next sneak peek. without even knowing it, keith is behind some of my favorite graphic design books in the rotovision “communicating with pattern” series. today i’m totally digging his UK-based live work/space. the numeric stools are definitely my favorite, but i love the way that subtle patterns weave their way through the entire space. click here for more images of this amazing space. [thanks, keith!] -anne

56 comments
noelle Mering said:
December 1st, 2008 - 12:09 pm

beautiful! i would love to know details on that green paint in the dining room…

December 1st, 2008 - 12:11 pm

The stools are brilliant, the wallpapers are amazing, and I’m in love with the Charley Harper prints! When can I move in?

December 1st, 2008 - 12:12 pm

In the third photo, is that a book shelf on the right? Any idea where I could find something like that? We live in a 620 sq ft condo, and always need space saving ideas for books.

tia said:
December 1st, 2008 - 12:28 pm

Love the bookshelf too - please source if possible.

Kristan said:
December 1st, 2008 - 12:35 pm

Omigod, what an AMAZINGLY put together space! Everything coordinates beautifully. I am especially in love with the numbered stools — too cute!

I think Keith needs to redecorate my space…

Claire said:
December 1st, 2008 - 12:47 pm

So jealous of that porch…

the.mediatrix said:
December 1st, 2008 - 1:06 pm

OMG - this is dreamy! I love every detail.

Anne said:
December 1st, 2008 - 1:10 pm

The bookcase looks like the Sapien Bookcase carried by DWR. It comes in grey and white, and they used to have a tall and short version, not sure if the tall is still available. Here’s a link to the short version:
http://www.dwr.com/product/sapien-bookcase-short.do?keyword=sapien&sortby=ourPicks

December 1st, 2008 - 1:19 pm

Um, have I mentioned that my love for wallpaper is constantly renewed when I visit this site?

The shelving is wonderful. Love the green wall so much, too.

jHill said:
December 1st, 2008 - 1:36 pm

i love the little painted animals

December 1st, 2008 - 1:55 pm

Wow thanks for your comments. That is exactly the bookshelf from DWR - we bought it in the UK via Purves and Purves who sadly no longer exist as a shop. But that is exactly the shelf - it holds a lot and really tidies things up. Don’t forget to check out some of our wallpapers at minimoderns.com too.

keith

December 1st, 2008 - 1:59 pm

oh and btw the stools are cheap IKEA stools that I painted with numbers to co-ordinate with the painted back wall and the small studio kitchen area.

jackie said:
December 1st, 2008 - 2:12 pm

this space is fantastic!

andwimb said:
December 1st, 2008 - 2:18 pm

Love the green wall too! your place is fantastic. also love the sofa & chair. any details on those? thanks for sharing!

December 1st, 2008 - 2:25 pm

What an amazing space!
I absolutely adore the little collection of ceramic figures (second last picture) and all the wonderful wallpapers.

Amy said:
December 1st, 2008 - 2:27 pm

Any info on the prints on the green wall (what is that paint color, it’s gorgeous) or the pottery (lamp and vase)? Beautiful space!

December 1st, 2008 - 2:28 pm

the paint is from Sanderson - the shade is Ohio Lt; the sofa and chair are from Habitat and are a reissue of Robin Day’s ‘Forum’. The animals are vintage money boxes from Carltonware - which occasionally turn up on ebay.

curlyred said:
December 1st, 2008 - 2:28 pm

those numbered stools rock!

sophie said:
December 1st, 2008 - 2:29 pm

i would also love to know what green paint is in the dining room. it’s great!

liz said:
December 1st, 2008 - 2:43 pm

WHOA!!!
I think this is my favorite sneak peek ever.

Emy said:
December 1st, 2008 - 3:46 pm

I love the dining table set, specially the chairs. Where can I find it?

Mariann said:
December 1st, 2008 - 3:53 pm

I NEED that living room set! It plays into my love of wood crates and they look so sleek but they look very comfortable. I also love the clock and chair wall papers and the little boxes. You have such unique, beautiful items.

December 1st, 2008 - 3:57 pm

I am so disappointed… I am in love with your couch and chair, Keith. Can’t find those reissued Day pieces anywhere.

December 1st, 2008 - 4:04 pm

Wow, I love ALL of those!

margot said:
December 1st, 2008 - 4:13 pm

Hello ,

This place is simply natural .
The colors are coordinate well .
I really love your place!
I would like to know the brand of the New paper with the chair !
Thanks for the peek … beautiful .

December 1st, 2008 - 4:36 pm

What a gorgously understated and peaceful home. I love the calm palette punctuated with lively patterns and fun objects!

Emma said:
December 1st, 2008 - 5:16 pm

Love the stools with the numbers! Who gets to sit on number one?

susanne said:
December 1st, 2008 - 6:53 pm

I must be the only one…I think it looks cold and hard and uncomfortable…

ec said:
December 1st, 2008 - 10:32 pm

the slatted wood chair with the pillow on it in the 1st pic can be purchased at ray20.com here in the US.

December 1st, 2008 - 10:56 pm

Definitely one of my favourite sneek peeks so far! It’s understated, stylish and quirky all at once.

cevec said:
December 1st, 2008 - 11:21 pm

Lovely space! Can you tell me who makes the little painted animals in the second to last picture?

December 2nd, 2008 - 2:09 am

Wow, what a great space! I’m with helen dardik on those little animals. Great to see where you come from, Keith!

December 2nd, 2008 - 3:06 am

hehehe cold hard and uncomfortable hey? I have to say it did get a huge tidy up before the pics were taken. The space incorporates our business so can’t look too comfortable downstairs in the studio. The wallpaper is ours - the chairs print is called Sitting Comfortably and is available at http://www.minimoderns.com it is now available in buttercup as well from Stark wallcoverings in the US. Sorry about the sofa greencanary - the Day’s were our (UK) post war ‘Eames’ and didn’t make it as big in the US. The ceramics in the bedroom are 1960’s pieces by an artist called Bernard Rooke - there are often pieces on ebay but from UK sellers. Re stools - sadly Emma number 1 is very wobbly - i prefer 7. thanks for all your comments. Keith

December 2nd, 2008 - 7:23 am

Amy - the prints in the dining area are original screenprints by Stanley Donwood for the cover of Thom Yorkes ‘The Eraser’ album. They are called London Views. Available at http://www.slowlydownward.com

Amelise said:
December 2nd, 2008 - 7:42 am

The black lamp in the living room…where is it from?!

stephanie said:
December 2nd, 2008 - 9:30 am

LOVE that wallpaper wth the classic little chairs. And the view from the entry is break-taking.

December 2nd, 2008 - 10:42 am

CRIKEY! So many questions - we made the black lamp - it is soldered tubing painted black. - its hollow so was easy to thread a cable with a bulb on through it.
k

andrea said:
December 2nd, 2008 - 10:42 am

just a short post about the bookshelf. the owners in the post probably have a pricey original, but West Elm makes a rip off (Cadman Spine bookcase) that I have two of and have been very happy with: http://www.westelm.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?partNumber=WE-PRODf299&storeId=17001&langId=-1&catalogId=17002&viewSetCode=E&parentId=WE-SH1FRNSTO&retainNav=true&cmsrc=WE-SH1FRNSTO

December 2nd, 2008 - 12:08 pm

cool - ours wasn’t that pricey so it may be that we had an imported one of these. Whichever one you get they are very very handy.

K

Jacquelyn said:
December 2nd, 2008 - 1:34 pm

Love your color palette!
Where is that tall book rack in the Dining Room from?
Thanks!

Amelise said:
December 2nd, 2008 - 1:37 pm

Wow, re: the lamp. You guys are so wonderfully clever! Looks beautiful.

sarah said:
December 2nd, 2008 - 2:59 pm

thanks you I discover “absolute zero° ”
I love them
an you!!

Amy said:
December 2nd, 2008 - 4:40 pm

CB2 & DWR have something like the tall book tower on the 3rd picture - last time I looked it was around $150-250.00 per shelf.

Harriet said:
December 2nd, 2008 - 6:15 pm

Love it! Can you tell me where the bed is from? It’s perfect!

editor said:
December 2nd, 2008 - 7:20 pm

so beautiful i feel sick.

tarn said:
December 2nd, 2008 - 10:05 pm

very nice - where did you get the amazing chair wallpaper from?

December 3rd, 2008 - 4:45 am

Thank you for all your comments. I hope you manage to find all the things you like about our space. The bed is from IKEA its a Malm - was very reasonable and comes with matching nightstands and drawers. The colour we have is Oak. The only problem with IKEA beds is that they are not standard sizes so you have to buy an IKEA mattress etc. Thanks again for all your comments - its great to have such positive feedback.
Best wishes.
keith

rena said:
December 3rd, 2008 - 5:05 am

egads, love the sofa so so much. and i may bite the bullet and do some wallpaper after seeing your place! sorry we never got to meet up in NYC keith!

Amelise said:
December 3rd, 2008 - 6:31 am

I think the bed is an IKEA Malm bed with the matching Malm nightstands. Is that right?

December 3rd, 2008 - 9:07 am

Rena - I know missed u in both NY and recently in san Francisco and now that our pound is so weak - we may never return! :)

December 3rd, 2008 - 1:25 pm

Tarn the wallpaper is ours - its called sitting comfortably and is available in the US via Stark wallcovering in NY. see it at:
http://www.minimoderns.com

Lynne said:
December 3rd, 2008 - 2:16 pm

Aagh, I recognise these - I’ve featured two of those wallpapers on my blog! I have totally lined up the swallow cluster wallpaper for my living room, but in the black and white colourway - although that grey one does look very interesting…

Lynne said:
December 3rd, 2008 - 2:19 pm

PS What a great idea to number those stools - I totally thought they were something expensive I couldn’t afford. If you don’t mind, what kind of paint did you use? Did you then varnish it?

December 4th, 2008 - 4:49 am

hi lynne - we used an eggshell paint - directly on the surface no prep! (i know terrible isn’t it?!) and no varnish - they have lasted for 6 years so we did something right! :) If you do some post a pic on your blog so we can see what you do.

K

michiel said:
December 7th, 2008 - 11:25 am

oh man, what’s the name of that clock in the first picture? I LOVE it!

December 8th, 2008 - 6:59 am

the clock in the studio is an old clock from the 60’s that they had in UK banks.
k

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