Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Designers Who Inspire. #5 Palmer Weiss

Palmer Weiss is a southern lady who lives in San Francisco.  Her interiors reflect her southern roots, but with a modern west coast edge.

All images from Palmer Weiss' portfolio.

Palmer Weiss

The lovely Palmer Weiss

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I admire the lighting choices that Palmer chooses in all of her interiors.  The pendant lights over the island bring a modern touch to this traditional kitchen.


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The kitchen eating area has beautiful windows and a fun, happy color palette!  The large lantern above the table is a great choice!


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I love this wallpaper!  Wallpaper has made a comeback which I am happy about.  I have wallpaper in both of my bathrooms, but I would love to have it in every room!


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This living room looks so fresh and cool.  Not your mother's living room, unless your mother is fresh and cool.



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Notice how she uses a sculpture on the wall instead of a picture.  It adds great texture to the room.  It  looks like something from the 70s that I might find at the thrift store.  I mean that in a good way!  Actually, I think it is a Curtis Jere wall sculpture that is probably from the 70s.  So if you see something that looks like that at the Goodwill, buy it!




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Don't be afraid to use a chest of drawers in the living room.  It is a unique design element in this room.


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Palmer could have gone with a more traditional chandelier, but this sphere makes a dramatic statement.  Have fun with your lighting.



Here is a similar look at Home Depot.

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The gloss white buffet is a striking contrast to the brown grass cloth, and it ties in to the chairs.




This kitchen is a more modern style.  Check out these Bertoia style bar stools here.


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I am longing for a booth in my kitchen, but it is not big enough.  I saw one in a show home back in 1998 and have wanted one ever since.  The pendant light is reminiscent of this one from Ikea.

FILLSTA Pendant lamp, white Diameter: 19 " Cord length: 71 "  Diameter: 47 cm Cord length: 180 cm


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The sputnik chandelier in the hallway is awesome, but they don't come cheap!  Lamps Plus has a good one that is reasonably priced here.

Possini Euro Design Opal Glass Pendant Chandelier




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This modern living room has a 70s bohemian vibe to it that I like!


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Never too early to start teaching the kids about good design!  Palmer has two young kids, so her interiors are family friendly.


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Sleek bathroom!


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A more traditional room!  The color palette of orange and robin's egg blue makes it interesting.


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Looks like a cozy place to relax and watch tv!


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The zebra print runner adds a touch of drama to this entry way!



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A sweet room in raspberry, pink, green, and white.  I love the chandelier with the bare bulbs.  Bulbs without shades is a trendy look these days, but is best used with a dimmer.  If you like the look, buy this one from Ikea and paint it white, or whatever color you desire!

MOLNIG Chandelier, black Diameter: 23 " Height: 59 "  Diameter: 58 cm Height: 1 m 50 cm


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I love the icy blue with the emerald green.  Must incorporate this color combo into my home somewhere.  Immediately.


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A traditional room with a more modern style lamp.





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I love this room!  I am using this as inspiration for my daughter's bedroom!


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Oh my gosh!!  So cute!!!  This room could easily go from a 5 year old to a 15 year old.


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I love the mix of the mid-century modern chest with the double gourd lamp with the wallpaper and the seagrass carpet.  Traditional meets modern!


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The chair is another modern touch to keep the room from being too sweet.

So do you have a favorite Palmer Weiss room?  Check out the rest of her work here.

To see other Designers Who Inspire, go here, here, here, and here!

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

A Decorator's Fairy Tale

Once upon a time, there were two gentlemen named John.  One John owns the wallpaper and fabric firms Quadrille, China Seas, and Alan Campbell.  The other John is the marketing director for Quadrille.







One summer, the two Johns were vacationing in Lyford Cay, Bahamas and came upon a modest cottage.  The grounds surrounding the cottage delighted the two, and after peeking in the windows they decided to buy it!
Images from here.




After John and John got their hands on it, it was magically transformed to a most beautiful vacation home.  With its pink exterior and blue swimming pool, it fits right in nestled next to the golf course.




John and John and their designer, Andrew Raquet, bedecked the home in fine fabrics and stunning wallpapers from none other than Quadrille, Alan Campbell, and China Seas.




The home, which has been outfitted with vintage furnishings and quirky accessories and collections, is fit for a king and a...king.








The common hallway has been turned into a royal corridor with wallpaper from  China Seas of course.






The guest room, awash in lively patterns of orange and blue, invites visitors to snuggle up for a quiet night's rest.




The master bedroom offers a much needed respite from island activities.

And they live happily ever after.

The End.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

WALLPAPER

It's Back!



Meg Braff patterns
Did you know that Meg Braff designs wallpaper?  I didn't either!
Image and great interview from here.


Here are some of my favorite wallpapers from Meg Braff.  All of these would look great in a bathroom or small powder room.

meadow_reed_aqua

Meadow Reed



ferns_greens_on_white

Ferns



sporting_dete_white_on_silver

Sporting D'ete




treillage_white_on_mylar

Treillage



sampan_ming_on_silver

Sampan



flambe_truffle1

Flambe



cockleshells_slate_silver

Cockleshells




Wallpaper makes a bathroom so much more interesting.  It makes a big impact in a small room.  Plus you don't have to buy as much which is always good!





VT Interiors
Image from here.





Cowtan & Tout in House Beautiful.  Designed by Amanda Nisbet.





Marbleized paper in House Beautiful





Hinson's Spatter wallpaper in House Beautiful.





House Beautiful





Hinson's Fireworks wallpaper.  House Beautiful.






House Beautiful.  Designed by Tom Scheerer.





Megan Mullally's home in Elle Decor.





Elle Decor





Tom Scheerer in Elle Decor





Decor Pad.  Image from here.