I have SUCH a weak spot for built in seating- be in a banquette, a window seat or some sort of amazing cozy nook for reading or sleeping… for me there is nothing cozier in a home! Some inspiration to whet your own appetite!
And here’s one in a project I’m working on that will serve as a casual dining space in a family room when the oak and zinc topped table comes in! I’m loving it so far!
I was watching the Today Show yesterday (even though I CANNOT STAND Ann Curry) while moping on the sofa with my Christmas Cold (arghhh) and I saw Muriel Hemingway giving a tour of her grandfather Ernest’s Cuban home. I was so surprised by how stylish it was and how “on trend” with the current styles we’ve seen on blogs and in magazines. While I have yet to read any works by Hemingway (any advice on where to start?) I am enamored with his look! Take a peek:
His home in Florida is much of the same look-
There’s a fabulous bar in LA called Hemingways Lounge that is a homage to his style:
Here’s my take on Hemingway style- vintage posters, Oushal rugs, tropical influence…. and of course, bookcases and a bar cart!
I was talking with one of my studio mates about purple being “so huuuuuuuge” right now in interiors and fashion. I know for a lot of people purple is a color that immediately feels feminine and juvenile, but it is so not the case! While, yes, I did enjoy putting purple ligatures on my braces in middle school (which looked mighty fine, let me tell you), I’ve come very far in my love of the color. When used right is such a wonderful, mature mood creator- for a deep moody aubergine to a light and lifting lilac, purple has so many personalities. It looks amazing with grey, gold, citron, red and of course, a crisp white. Take a look at some of these purple rooms and see if it changes your mind about purple.
See how amazing it looks paired with a pop of red or burnt orange?
It’s almost a neutral when done in it’s lightest grey/lilac form.
SO crisp with white. It’s as if it emanates it’s own wattage!
Scared? Try just a pop.
These rooms don;t scream PURPLE, but the dash of the much color add so much dimension and interest!
So classic and clean yet traditional ad modern at the same time!
Again, with the red. It’s soooooo good!
Kelly Wearstler approves, and uses it with a grey/blue with much success!
Design Liz Caan, who happens to be from Newton, MA, a part of Boston that I’m looking to move do, created this DREAM closet using purple. Hello, I would cut off an appendage a la Aaron Ralston for this closet.
Say what? I’d sleep in there too.
Her shop in Newton Center is exactly what I hope to have some day. EXACTLY. And look at that fabulous purple Cole & Sons wallpaper!
Images via Pinterest, Decorpad, Elle Decor, House Beautiful, Liz Caan, Travel for Design
