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A Classic Beauty

theLennoxx — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:54:24 +0000

This East Hampton home is designed by Larry Laslo and is a real classic beauty:

The focal point of this room is definitely the fireplace. It looks really tall. The wall above the mantel is decorated with a huge frame-less mirror with a round mirror framed in branches, layered above. I’ve seen a lot of mirror-on-mirror action lately. Do you like it?

See how the window is framed in a semi-circular arch from the inside, but is actually square.

The dining room is just the right balance between formal and casual. I like to call it “liveable”.

Is that a porcelain cabbage?

The sconces flanking the mirror picks up the deep color of the hardware. But I wonder if they were hung unevenly like that on purpose? What do you think?

The foyer is light and welcoming with its white walls and dark floors. I like how it is kept really clean and simple. On another note, you won’t be late for anything with a clock that size..

For good measure, here is what the house looks like from the outside. I guess it’s a mansion rather than a house? Either way, it is simply beautiful.

Glamorous Fairytale Bedroom

theLennoxx — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:07:39 +0000

This dreamy bedroom is designed by Kate McIntyre and was featured in Traditional Home:

The walls are covered with reindeer and trees, with the ceiling picking up the lilac tones from the wall. The four poster bed is placed on a custom hand sown cowhide rug in various shades of cream.

Color palette for this look!

The fairytale wall covering is actually a mural. The Four poster bed is custom made in polished cattle bone (which is kinda grotesque..?). Take a look at the beautiful clove leaf details on the headboard.

Just beautiful!

This cabinet is also custom made with metallic doors and branch pulls.

For the complete list of all the beautiful components of this room, visit Traditional Home’s website here!

Beautiful Contrasts

theLennoxx — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:00:51 +0000

San Francisco based design firm Charles De Lisle Workshop specializes in artisan designed furnishings, lighting and art. Who’s up for some artistic eye candy?

Have you ever seen a coffee table like that? A pile of rope in a glass box. It looks so much better that it sounds.

The ocean art on the right is really big. If you go back to the first picture, see how it is the perfect size behind the sofa, as if it was hanging right above it? Impressing design!

Absolutely love the heavy raw wood console with the beautiful vignette contrasting both the classic architecture and the very sleek modern furniture. I want this!

The golden side tables probably specially designed by Charles De Lisle Workshop. If you can’t afford custom, both Neiman Marcus and Z Gallerie have alternatives.

The Color Palette: Wall color could be Pantone Warm Gray 3C, or the slightly less red analog BM Rollex Siding Cobblestone.

A calm and beautiful bedroom of beige and crisp white on dark hardwood floor. I don’t understand how one can make an orange Arne Jacobsen egg chair (1958) look so elegant!

Door frame says it all…

The contrast between simple modern furniture, raw materials and classic beauty is readily visible in this dining room too. Take a look at that light fixture!

Male Friendly Bedroom

theLennoxx — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:25:21 +0000

This bedroom can be yours for a night or two if you happen to visit Australia. It is the Clarendon Hotel in Newcastle:

The room is beige with a rusty red accent wall behind the deep brown leather bed. I really like this type of bed, there is just something about the bed end that appeals to me. Simple lines, rich colors and heavy drapes combine into a masculine bedroom.

The beige wall color could be something like Pantone 467 C, while the red is Pantone 1675 C.

The huge round mirror over the bed is probably this one (right) from Heal’s at £825.oo ($1,240). A similar style mirror by Furniture in Fashion is priced at merely £99.95 ($150). Both Mirrors are 100 cm (40 in). Laura Ashley also has a smaller one.

Off topic; Australia is one of my dream destinations, I am under the impression there is a wicked wildlife over there, with the super cute Koala Bears and the crazy looking Armadillos (the latter of which I always associate with roadkill, LOL). Anyone been to- or live in Australia? Am I way off with my conception?

UPDATE: Apparently I was way off with the Armadillo, but I’d love to go to Aus and see one of those super cute Koalas. Thanks Beachtropic for filling me in!!

Sunshine Beige

theLennoxx — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:24:26 +0000

As the sky keeps falling down on our heads in the form of big fluffy sow flakes, here are some warm sunny interiors brought to you by the one and only Pottery Barn. I love the atmosphere in all of these photos, as well as the touches of fresh green plants and flowers. Dear Spring- we are ready for your arrival!!

I really love this picture, just want to jump into that soft sofa and grab that yellow book on interior design =D

These clear glass base vases are so cute and versatile. Your imagination is your only limit here. The electrical cord is very visible though.

Round dining table on a round area rug. Gotta love a great storage solution. Wonder what I would store under the table if I had one..? Very creative vase too.

How cute are these tiny cake stands with even tinier cupcakes on them? One for each guest maybe?

These looks so good they deserve their own closeup.

The biggest treat of browsing Pottery Barn’s website is all the super cute and totally doable decor, like the fresh green leafs submerged in water in the apothecary jars. Oh, and one jar dedicated to vine corks. Very befitting and practical at a vine “bar”.

Fern leafs and all kinds of botanical prints are very popular right now. I see it literally everywhere. And I adore this bedroom =)

Are you longing for spring as much as I do?

Matte Drama

theLennoxx — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:33:39 +0000

Interior Design husband and wife team Stephen and Gail Huberman of SGH Interiors are behind these dramatically beautiful interiors:

All walls are painted a matte gray color with crisp white ceiling and dark hardwood floors. The end wall of this living room is devoted to displaying beautiful sculptural items on custom built shelves. Take a look at the beautiful Gothic style mirror over the fireplace, and the cowhide bench.

Using the same color as the walls on the shelves and other larger pieces like this beautiful wing chair, other items really stands out, like that console table. It looks like a half wheel with arrow spokes. Wish we could see the rest of it.

A folding wall with a blue and green landscape of trees is placed as a backdrop for what looks to be a staircase sculpture.

The “heavy” matte walls are repeatedly contrasted by tall transparent glass items such as candle sticks, vases and apothecary jars. I really like the way this dining table is framed by the etageres.

Have you ever seen texture like this on a wall? Me neither!

For Coastal Cottage Color Lovers!

theLennoxx — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:19:28 +0000

Have you heard of Russell & Mackenna? Well it is a company specializing in beach cottage style furniture. Unlike most furniture companies, you get to design the furniture to fit perfectly into your home! You can choose between 33 vibrant colors and add the trim and knobs you want. For upholstered furniture there are 53 beautiful fabrics to choose from. Needless to say, this is fun! Lets check out some of their colorful furniture:

Bright turquoise walls with beige and yellow. This surf chic living room is all about happy colors.

That shade of turquoise is a bit on the bright side for me, but I love how it is repeated throughout the accents. And btw I am strangely attracted to the sofa fabric.. so pretty!

Now this is a cute dining area! The beige, turquoise and yellow work perfectly together.

Purple side table with orange fishes. Almost like a built-in vignette. No worries about decorating that table top!

This must be the most crazy color combo yet. I feel like a cartoon character just by looking at it! I would think any weather would be gray when you walk out of this entryway.

This lavender blue, turquoise and green nursery is the cutest! The wave detail on the crib is my favorite part.

More waves in this bedroom. I see 6 fishes.

Orange and pink is one of my favorite color combos. Perfect for a little girls room.

To make it even more fun, Russell & Mackenna is offering you, my wonderful readers, 40 % off of all furniture in their online store!

The sales code is LYK34KXX.

These colorful rooms really reminded me of Jane Coslick’s design style, check out her site for some more inspiration!

A Pop of Color

theLennoxx — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:41:02 +0000

Beth Haley is the interior designer behind this home of a million awkward angles. The way Beth dresses these rooms, you barely notice though, because she uses a neutral beige background with lots of color pops.

Attention is drawn straight to the bed courtesy of the deep purple accent wall and the very structural headboard.

This colorful vignette is certainly an eye catcher.

I love how Beth chose a funky zebra pattern framed mirror in this demure bathroom. What a lovely contrast!

The pointed ceiling in this boys bedroom is taken advantage of and dressed in a camouflage fabric for a cozy tent look.

Contemporary Glam

theLennoxx — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 19:38:12 +0000

Jeneration Interiors is behind this fabulous home of contemporary bliss. We have seen a lot of bright colors in contemporary design lately, so this more muted palette is a nice change around here.

So many lovely details, where do we start? Well, how about the gorgeous wall color? It looks like Benjamin Moore’s Kendall Charcoal. The furnishings and accents are really dramatic, with pops of “muddy” colors and glass ornaments for a touch of glam. Lets take a closer look at this living room:

Everything in this room is fabulous, from the glass orbit chandelier to the black and white geometric area rug to the black and brass bamboo beach style chair.

The black and gold credenza is the perfect base for a simple but dramatic vignette. It is all about proportion here, just look at the fantastic wing chair and the coffee table. The horn end table is available at Z Gallerie.

A black chandelier lights up this reflective chrome dining table. One row of deep red dining chairs is exchanged for a white-and-brass bench seat.

Here’s more of the cool vases like the ones on the coffee table.

Can’t omit this beautiful vignette. Is it just me or is this huge? Look at the winged chair and the brass chair in comparison.. They both look tiny! Another great example of dramatic proportion.

(Learn how to create a perfect vignette here!)

The black details are exchanged for brown to keep a softer look for this bedroom. Again, Jennifer of Jeneration Interiors plays with proportion.

This cozy nook for dining includes bench seating and white marble table top. The art deco chandelier is really making it’s way back in the world of contemporary design.

If you enjoyed this post, go to this site to see the full pictures, so pretty!

Breathtaking Bedroom Transformation!

theLennoxx — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:29:12 +0000

I love this bedroom makeover. Editor of Decorating Magazine Lacey Howard transforms a plain white bedroom into a warm and welcoming delight of taupe, corals and pinks:

The Bed:

Before the makeover starts, this bedroom is pretty much a clean canvas of white. The white ribbon on the bedsheets..

… is exchanged for a coral one. New bedside table and white plates as wall decor. A small vignette is created on the bedside table with a framed pink painting and a bouquet of flowers.This transformation is awesome! Rich warm colors.

The Closet:

The folding doors of the closet are removed.

And replaced with curtains for a softer and more open feel. The curtain rod is wider than the actual closet to make the closet look bigger. Now there is not just a wall with a closet, the whole wall is the closet. Love the warmer shade in the closet.

The Dresser/Desk:

This is the dresser you saw in the closet, and it has been replaced by..

The former pink nightstand. A glass side table turns this nook into a tiny home office slash vanity. To really make this alcove feel like a space of its own, the walls are covered in beautiful beige butterfly wallpaper.

The Seating Area:

The seating area was clean, simple and pretty before..

.. but absolutely stunning after! The coral pink curtains placed wider than the actual window frame makes the window look a lot bigger, and frames the sofa perfectly. The floor lamp (which was moved to the bed) is replaced with a white shell chandelier, and white ottoman tables and recliner each received new slipcovers.

This is definitely how you do pink room without it looking like a little girls room.

Watch the video to see the whole transformation taking place!