Decorology

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  • An amazing industrial chic New York City apartment

    An amazing industrial chic New York City apartment

    Okay, so this apartment isn’t technically in New York, it’s in Hoboken.  I actually worked in Hoboken years ago when I lived in Brooklyn, and it’s a really cool city with great views and great food.  I also recently discovered the work of John B. Murray Architect and have been binging on the portfolio.  Here is just one of the amazing homes the firm has worked on.

    Huge windows make for amazing natural right.  And what about that fawn-spotted rug?

    There is just something about bookshelves with a ladder isn’t there?

    This kitchen is so dreamy.  The subway tile backsplash, the rough hewn wide plank floors.

    This home is full of amazing details and impeccable taste.

  • Neutral Interiors: Getting neutrals right

    Neutral Interiors: Getting neutrals right

    Neutral Interiors

    Neutral interiors can be a beautiful, restful thing.  Done wrong and your left with an overly vanilla and drab eyesore.

    Here are neutrals that have it right:

    The black drapery hardware, iron canopy bed, and thick black frame all add just enough contrast to create some depth in the space.

     

    Leopard or other animal patterns are a way to do neutral but still add a lot of interest.

     

    Mixing textures is another surefire way to add dimension to a space that has a lot of color in the same value.

    Another example of mixing texture – the sisal, metal console table, iron lamp, and wood chests.  If all of these pieces were in wood, you can imagine how the space might look more drab.

    1-3. Country Living, 4-5. Interiors Porn, 6. Lonny

  • An amazing industrial chic New York City apartment

    An amazing industrial chic New York City apartment

    Okay, so this apartment isn’t technically in New York, it’s in Hoboken.  I actually worked in Hoboken years ago when I lived in Brooklyn, and it’s a really cool city with great views and great food.  I also recently discovered the work of John B. Murray Architect and have been binging on the portfolio.  Here is just one of the amazing homes the firm has worked on. 

     Huge windows make for amazing natural right.  And what about that fawn-spotted rug?

    There is just something about bookshelves with a ladder isn’t there?

    This kitchen is so dreamy.  The subway tile backsplash, the rough hewn wide plank floors.

    This home is full of amazing details and impeccable taste.

    What do you think of this Hoboken apartment by John B. Murray Architect?
    All images from John B. Murray Architect

  • Fresh, airy spaces

    all images via Rue Mag
  • Book Review: House Proud by Valorie Hart

    Book Review: House Proud by Valorie Hart

    House Proud: Unique Home Design, Louisiana is like a tour of some of the state’s coolest, chicest homes.

    A more articulate summary can be found at Amazon, where you can purchase the book:

    “Experience the joy of decor and design, restoration and rebirth, color and comfort – all in the enchanting locale of Louisiana. A New Orleans-based interior designer, Valorie Hart expertly leads a private tour of the most fashionable homes in the state. Sara Essex Bradley’s photographs document the personality of Louisiana’s homes, from the formal Greek revival house to the warm Creole cottage, the pre-Civil war beauty to the kitschy 50s-style ranch, the grand Victorian to the modern urban loft. This is not simply a design inspiration book, but rather a thoughtful compilation of homeowners’ personal stories of restoring and redesigning their dream houses – the stories of the “house-proud.”

    Here are some of my favorite photos, by Sara Essex Bradley.  I think her photography style was a perfect match for this project.

    I LOVE this living room. The ceiling to floor hallway/art gallery, the fawn inspired rug, and the picture hung over the bookcase. I don’t know why – I’m just a sucker for that.

    The cypress ceilings are original to this home.  And check out the checkered floors.  Drool.

    All in all, this book is a glamorous tribute to Louisiana homes, and even if you’ve never been, there’s plenty of eye candy to be appreciated!

  • Getting neutrals right

    Getting neutrals right

    A room in neutrals can be a beautiful, restful thing.  Done wrong and your left with an overly vanilla and drab eyesore.

    Here are neutrals that have it right:

    The black drapery hardware, iron canopy bed, and thick black frame all add just enough contrast to create some depth in the space.

    Leopard or other animal patterns are a way to do neutral but still add a lot of interest.

    Mixing textures is another surefire way to add dimension to a space that has a lot of color in the same value.

    Another example of mixing texture – the sisal, metal console table, iron lamp, and wood chests.  If all of these pieces were in wood, you can imagine how the space might look more drab.

    1-3. Country Living, 4-5. Interiors Porn, 6. Lonny

  • Happy Friday – eye candy!

    Happy Friday – eye candy!

    I feel awful I’ve been so neglectful of Decorology lately!  Our settlement couldn’t come sooner, because I’m not going to feel like the house is really ours until I have the keys.  Now I’m just in countdown mode until May 28th!

    Here are some gorgeous spaces to get your weekend started off right:

    via Pinterest via House Beautiful

    4 above via BHG

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    I might test out having white floors in my home office.  I love the look but would only want to commit to a small space in the beginning.

    via Elements of Style

    via BHG