Steven Gambrel: Lessons in Design And An Elegant Home

Have you guys seen the beautiful Chicago home designed by Steven Gambrel in the latest issue of House Beautiful? The interior design of he home is full of layers of color and texture. My favorite room is the library which is painted in a custom high lacquered blue. I love this home because it has that sense of glam and comfort in a very livable way.  Also the touches of brass throughout makes me want it even more.  As a trained Architect, Gambrel’s interiors always have exceptional craftsmanship. One of his design staples is the use of contrasting color application on moldings and walls.  A technique that in his hands, always yields a great result.

Steven Gambrel interior design blue library belle vivir blog

An elegant degradation of the color blue in this beautiful home library.  Below, the entrance of the house has a beautiful black and white octagon stone floor.

Steven Gambrel interior design entry way via belle vivir blog

I’m a big fan of multi functional rooms and this family made of their dining room one of them.  Not sure if the glass doors are actually framed in metal or wood but they look amazing.  I’ve always craved the simplistic elegance of Jason Wu chairs for Canvas.  Here Steven used them around a custom made round table.

Steven Gambrel interior design living room dining room belle vivir
The different color scheme in each room gives this home an element of excitement and surprise.
Steven Gambrel interior design blue library via belle vivir blog
The use of abundant white and beige throughout the bedroom softens up the black color walls.
Steven Gambrel interior design bedroom canopy bed via belle vivir blog

 

Steven Gambrel interior design bedroom via belle vivir blog

 

Steven Gambrel interior design via belle vivir blog
Steven Gambrel interior design small room belle vivir

 

Steven Gambrel interior design office belle vivir blog

I love a small room enveloped by wallpaper and wood panel.

Lesson Design Steven Gambrel kitchen via belle vivir blog

It would be truly delightful to cook in a kitchen like this with such high ceilings and so much light coming in through those architectural doors.  Having a fireplace to warm up the cold nights while cooking and enjoying a glass of wine just adds to the charm.

Lesson Design Steven Gambrel kitchen belle vivir

Who doesn’t want a fireplace in the kitchen…

Lesson Design Steven Gambrel powder room via belle vivir
Photos by Eric Piasecki via House Beautiful
xoxo
J

3 thoughts on “Steven Gambrel: Lessons in Design And An Elegant Home

  1. Christine Storch

    I couldn't stop looking at these pages when I got this issue of House Beautiful. Love the designs.

  2. therelishedroost

    Love him saw him at the D&D and he is tall and handsome too! He also has amazing clients who trust his creativity and allow him to express it so beautifully in each space!

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