The sad news of the death of Albert Hadley is vastly known by now.  The Dean of American Decorators is one of those few outliers in Interior Design who have created spaces that will be timeless forever.  As he said himself  “Decorating is not about making stage sets, it’s not about making pretty pictures for the magazines; it’s really about creating a quality of life, a beauty that nourishes the soul.” And he certainly did, and in multiple of occasions, by creating homes that were as beautiful as they were interesting and unique.  

I had the enormous pleasure of meeting him in two separate occasions and one of the things about him that most made me admire him was his humbleness and kind demeanor.  Two qualities that are difficult to find in a media where large egos and self aggrandizement is abound. His legacy will always be a source of inspiration and a model for me.  As well as to many others I’m sure.

This French kitchen is tangible proof that a space with eye-sore obstacles do not scare the French away, not even slightly.  Instead, the challenge encourages them to make the best of it in a “when life throws you a lemon”… way.  This kitchen, with its stone hexagon floor, is not only small, but it has a very challenging, exposed steal load bearing column, right in front of the contrasting modern cabinets that would make anyone’s head go wacky at the thought of working around it.  Even then, this kitchen looks awesome!  It’s full of independent, interesting details such as the rustic beam ceiling, the crystal chandelier, the Luis XVI chairs and that very expensive glossy black  fridge. All pieces, even while foreigners, are mingling together as an adopted family which only grows stronger in love.  Enjoy!

The Global Chic look has always appealed to me because it’s probably the kind that speaks more eloquently about it’s owners’ life, travel and sense of style.  I also especially love it because it’s the most purest of all to it’s habitat.  These images are from a wooden home, probably a Yali, overlooking the Bosphorus.  My wildest dream or maybe one of them!  Interior Designer Serdar Gulgun, sorry no website, was the one in charge of the magnificent restoration of this incredible 19th century home.  Enoy!

That bathroom, looking like something you would find in a Hammam (turkish bathroom) is, without a doubt, one of a kind.  Take a look at the mosaic ceiling, amazing!  Love how the detail of painting the moldings in different colors adds another layer to the room.  The ceiling of this house is pretty spectacular as well.

A very monochromatic dining room with very ornate dining chairs and a black and red Suzani tablecloth that picks up the red from the carpet and console.  The incredible ornamentation above the doors appears to be a Tromp l’oeil
Photos by Juergen Frank