As much as I would prefer neutral interiors, there is something undeniably alluring and charming in a feminine interior. Shades of pinks, puffy pillows, and splashes of light colors that screams peace. Enjoy!
I love bathrooms with life and substance. Bathrooms that easily tell their guest welcome and envelope them in a warm livable space. Happy Friday!
One of the things I find most admirable in a designer is individuality. How unique and innovative he or she is. You won’t find many designers copying those that are very unique, especially when it comes to accessories either for homes or fashion. That’s one of the many reasons I love French Interiors. Either traditional or modern design the overall result is about the person’s own life and way of living. A style is about the entire lifestyle, the way you dress, eat, travel, shop, think and everything you do in life encompasses your lifestyle. And since Chic is in the details and one detail for home decor is side tables, here is a round up of French and Modern Side Tables for your inspiration. Enjoy!
Blue, Gold, Top right corner, Prismatic table, Salvador side table, Starr side table, Tom Dixon, Costa side table, Free form table. For more side tables roundups visit this Side Tables Roundup.
This beautiful brownstone designed by Nina Farmer is located in the chic and classic neighborhood of Beacon Hill in Boston. Surprisingly I came across this house while at a cafe in Istanbul, where by law every cafe should have a reading section. It was featured in House Beautiful Turkey. The decor throughout is refined and eclectic with a few masculine furniture pieces. My favorite area is the entryway which Nina converted into the dining room. The walls and ceiling are painted in one uniform grey color, the ceiling itself is a magnificent work of art with a center skyline with a sputnik chandelier. The brownstone seems to be very roomy due to the size of the kitchen that fits a big island and a spacious work area. Enjoy!
While looking at the May issue of American Vogue I spotted a corner that looked strangely familiar to me. It was the white chesterfield sofa in Lazaro Rosa Violan’s studio with an oversized white architectural salvage piece behind. Then of course I saw the script and there it was. Photos taken at Lazaro Rosa-Violan Contemporain Studio. Then I did a little more research about it and found out at Lazaro’s Facebook page that some of them were taken at his house. It is always great to see more of Lazaro’s work and all thanks to American Vogue. Enjoy!
Here throw the door we can see the Chinese panels Rosa-Violan had in another area of his studio.
Model Sasha Pivovarova, singer-songwriter James Blake & editorial photographs by Mario Testino for American Vogue.
Designer Pietro Russo restored this beautiful home in Milan for his brother and family. The home dates back to the early 20’s and it has beautiful features that Russo didn’t change. Beautiful Bay and arched windows and heavy carved ceilings are some of those details. Carved wooden doors and ornate ceiling juxtapose with modern glamorous furniture. The overall result is an eclectic but sophisticated style where the ornate blends effortlessly with the modern in a glamorous way. Pietro designed most of furniture in his home, such as the floor to ceiling shelf that also works as a divider, and the dining table. Pietro Russo, besides being a designer is also a painter a ceramist artist and with a degree in scenic design has worked on film sets. A very multi talented designer.
In another note, sorry for the sporadic posts. I’m traveling to Zurich and then to Istanbul for a month. I’ll try for the posts to continue coming in regular schedule but it may slow down one day or two. Until then enjoy!
The blue sofa picks up the blue tones of the floor.