Day: November 14, 2011

Art Nouveau Now a Days via belle vivir blog

I was talking to my friend Cathy from Lerebours Antiques last Friday over dinner about Classic Architecture and she was telling me how much she loves early and late Neoclassical Architecture.  I told her that I liked everything from Gothic to Art Deco- excluding Art and Crafts.  I love the (concept of Art and Craft) but I don’t like the aesthetic outcome of it.  Ah.. nope!  I was surprised when I read Lonny on Saturday night and found their very interesting cover of Art Nouveau period and it made me think about how little influence is there now-a-days from that period.  And then I remembered this very exotic home that was recently featured in Elle Decor and Lazaro Rosa Violan‘s amazing office doors which have a bit of Art Nouveau influence in a modern way and the results were stunning!  Enjoy!

Art Nouveau Now a days via belle vivir
Art Nouveau inpired doors by lazaro rosa violan via belle vivir
 Lazaro Rosa Violan
One of Paris Metro entrances with its characteristic Art Nouveau entrance.
last image via Space for Inspiration.
Thomas Urquijo design and interior design via belle vivir blog

Thomas Urquijo, a Spanish Interior Designer or Interior Architect I should say, is one of those masters who knows how to mix periods and style in one of the most effortless ways I’ve seen.  His Interior Architecture is completely classic and elegant but it feels totally livable.  It doesn’t make me feel stiff at the thought of living in it.

Thomas Urquijo living room design with klismos chairs via belle vivir blog

Love this area for a small apartment living room.  The architectural screen and the treatment on the walls brings personality to the room while the daybed and the kind of modern or transitional carpet makes the whole atmosphere feel friendly.  The Klismos chairs make a direct reference to classic in a very light and chic way.

Thomas Urquijo living room interior design via belle vivir blog
Thomas Urquijo bedroom design via belle vivir blog
This bedroom feels so soothing and cozy yet it feels sophisticated.  The touch of light colored wood has a lot to do with this feeling.
Thomas Urquijo living room design via belle vivir blog

Thomas Urquijo seems to love regency and art deco style furniture, which I would say helps his rooms look transitional.  I feel I can never get tired in these rooms.

Thomas Urquijo dining room design via belle vivir blog

Here, in this amazing dining room, Thomas went completely regency.  He painted Egyptian figures on the walls and used a more modern version of the Klismos chair.  I adore the checkered border on the upper part of the walls.  It’s amazing how a simple little detail can bring so much character into a room.

Thomas Urquijo library design via belle vivir blog

This room has me drooling…. I mean seriously drooling.  I can not tell you how much I adore that ladder, does it look a bit Art Nouveauish to you?  I have to have a Louis XVI chair upholstered in black leather one day.  I know, I know…  Check out the circle sculpture on the wall! Can you picture a square one…? nah… The gingham checkered fabric on the wing chair brings a touch of youth to the classic library.

Thomas Urquijo garden design via belle vivir blog