hey wally, all this talk about color and remodeling has me thinking about what comes next? I'm thinkin' you may need to do a little splurge here on some design elements that will catapult your place into the next design goddess arena.
Here are some shots from one of my absolute favorite designers of all time, Tricia Guild. I warn you, be prepared to spend some time on the site... a gal could get lost here...so much fabulous color and inspiration, so little time.
I first heard of Tricia Guild when i spotted her book, Pattern in a local gift shop. once i stopped drooling over the felt-flocked pages and gorgeous velum imagery i was able to compose myself long enough to whip out my checkbook, sprint home and spend some quality time with my new fab find.
Tricia Guild founded the Designers Guild in 1970. Her company is best known for its innovative fabrics, wallpaper and home furnishings. She showcases a lot of her work in these grandiose old mansions with amazing crown moldings and ceilings that go on forever.
a lot of her rooms are a brilliant study in monochromatic...
as you know, i am partial to pink. i love this room because it is restrained and modern, but also feminine without being overly frilly.
your space is large enough to accommodate something like this bold striped wall covering...i'm thinkin' stairway to the second floor could be a great place to try something really graphic...
this "hole-in-the-wall" is actually a pretty cool design element.
i like how the pattern repeats in the drapes, wallpaper and rug.
these chairs just make me happy.
love how she juxtaposes vintage furnishings with super contemporary...note the wrought iron table next to the settee'.
simple black and white that doesn't feel one-dimensional.
i love the effect of this patterned sheer...
here's a detail of the black,white, and chartreuse shears.
she is a master at mixing and layering colors, patterns and textures. she does some really unorthodox pairings...probably why she is my idol.
these vintage chairs look so pale and feminine...where is the fainting couch?
and this just plain yummy.
here are those all white floors designers like so much...wondering if any of them have kids...they do look really cool.
expect the unexpected...like the mismatched cushions of these groovy chairs.
and mixing different fabrics on the same chair.
you know me and pink...need i say more?
another detail of a paired sheers...
here's a streamlined window treatment i particularly like...the fabric feels oriental. it's contemporary without being cold and severe.
clean, simple lines of this contemporary chair paired juxtaposed against the ornate mantle...it all just works.
using two shades of green make this so much more interesting than repeating the same one twice.
Tricia Guild also has a phenomenal collection of rugs, throws and cushions...one element can transform a whole room. This one is called "central park".
i can see this in your living room, easily.
plush, baby. the Saarinen table never hurts, either.
ok, this rug would work GREAT with the kids...it's just too cool.
i like this because of the spin it puts on the traditional floral rug...over sized and asymmetrical blooms...
these throws are pretty reasonable..around $220. i may have to break down and splurge a little myself. let me know when you're ready to shop!
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