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Category Archives: home tours
Irene’s Colorful Abode
My friend Irene‘s beautiful SoCal home was featured on Apartment Therapy this week! If you haven’t seen the tour yet, you’re gonna love it. I’ve had the pleasure of stepping foot inside her home and it really is as fun and welcoming as the photos show (possibly even more so!). This girl sure knows how to effectively bring together multiple colors, textures and patterns. She’s one talented lady!
View the full tour here and come back here tomorrow for a How I Organize post featuring Irene!
photography by Bethany Nauert
Posted in bedrooms, color inspiration, home tours, little details, living room
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Megan Mullally’s Home
My favorite feature in the latest issue of Elle Decor, is that of Megan Mullally’s (Karen Walker!) Hollywood home. A quick look:
In the dining room, I love the idea of using Suzani panels to add interest and color to the walls.
I love that the accessories bring in fun punches of color in the living room…
…and in the breakfast room. When the room is otherwise pretty neutral it doesn’t take a lot to make a high impact.
In the bedroom I love the simplicity of the decor…
…the floor-to-ceiling windows (and the gorgeous light they bring in!) make the room.
Last but not least, her pups are so incredibly adorable! I wonder if they go to a local LA dog park…I think they’d get along with Little Foot 
See the rest of the home here.
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Home Tour: Leah Balderson
Canadian House and Home’s latest issue featured five “small and smart spaces”, my favorite of which was this glamorous little condo. It’s home to Leah Balderson, owner of a Peridot, a decorative homewares store, and was decorated with the help of Tamara Wouters.
The neutral palette is soothing and allows the home to feel spacious and uncluttered. The bleached floors are a casual element that give it a bit of a beachy vibe.
This home is un-apologetically feminine and glamorous. There are a lot of beautiful details like the glass leaf chandelier and the gold louis chairs upholstered in script fabric.
The bedspread looks incredibly plush and the bedframe has such beautiful ornate detail.
The mosaic bust, decorative pillows, and gold Morroccan light fixture add sparkle. The light placed underneath the unique nail-head nightstand creates a warm glow.
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Designer Spotlight: Melissa Warner of MWM
Back in January, I spotlighted the very talented design trio at Massucco Warner and Miller Interior Design and Decoration. Today I’m excited to be featuring one of the latest projects by the lovely Melissa Warner, head of the Los Angeles office. Melissa sent me photographs of a San Francisco home she recently finished for a young family. I was absolutely delighted to receive them in my inbox! I think you’ll see why…
Entry
Dining Room
How great are these tangerine velvet chairs?!? They work so beautifully with the De Gournay Portobello wallpaper.
Office
This clean, uncluttered, light-filled office, with just the right amount of kelly green imperial trellis added for style, makes it an ideal work space.
Who knew office cabinets could be so glam?
Living Room
I love that these chairs are upholstered in an unexpected color -it’s such a fun way to take something traditional and make it more modern
Breakfast Nook
Such amazing light! who wouldn’t want to spend their mornings there?
Family Room
Boys’ Room
I love the impact bold painted stripes can make.
Girl’s Room
Aren’t those silhouette pillows darling?
Master Dressing Room
Vanity Area in Master Bath
A perfect composition of simple and standout pieces {that mirror}!
Master Bedroom
Osbourne and Little Asuka wallpaper + plush tufted headboard+crisp bedding=bedroom perfection
I was lucky enough to do a little Q&A with Melissa. Here’s what she had to say about the design project:
AB: What was the goal of the project?
M: A fresh take on the classic! The goal was to reinvent the traditional with clever details, bold patterns, and color for miles. I wanted to make the home functional and kid friendly, while maintaining a hip vibe and uniqueness that reflects the personality and youthfulness of its owners.
AB: Where did you find inspiration?
M: The clients! This young family is filled with energy and I wanted to make sure the house represented their lifestyle.
AB: What was your biggest challenge?
M: Using kid friendly fabrics without sacrificing style!
AB: What was your favorite design resource you used?
M: I worked with a local upholster who was so patient with me as we worked out every detail of tufting, nailheads, welting…the list goes on and on. I really enjoyed working with him to customize each piece and make it one of a kind.
AB: Which was your favorite room and why?
M: That’s a tough one but I’d have to say the little girl’s room! I had so much fun designing each detail of this space… I can’t resist the turquoise and watermelon combination.
AB: Did you have to make any big compromises?
M: The client was a dream! Our visions for the space were so consistent so I didn’t have to make any big compromises.
AB: Did you use any inexpensive pieces?
M: We did definitely mix and match higher end pieces with less expensive items. In the little boy’s room, the beds are custom made but we paired them with lucite nesting tables from CB2 -a reasonably priced and chic solution!
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Home Tour: Louise Olsen and Stephen Ormandy’s Sydney Home
This breezy beachside Sydney home reflects the artistic and easygoing personalities of its owners, Louise Olsen and Stephen Ormandy -creators of Dinosaur Designs. A colorful art collection energizes an otherwise neutral palette. Each space is kept uncluttered, airy, and open to the gorgeous sunlight.
All images via Vogue Living Australia (January/February 2010 issue)
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Home Tour: Kelly Wearstler’s Opulent Color-Filled World
Interior designer Kelly Wearstler isn’t one to shy away from using bold color, especially in her own Beverly Hills home…and good thing because her risk-taking has led to pretty fabulous results…
Black fireplace in the lounge room styled with tall purple alliums
The lounge room featuring vintage sofas re-covered in blue leather from Ashbury Hides and vintage Pierre Paulin faux snakeskin chairs
Pink velvet chairs
Chandelier original to the house
The foyer featuring a vintage horse, custom red and white wallpaper, and a zebra hide from Rags in Los Angeles
One of her son’s bedroom decorated using a monochromatic color palette
Kelly’s office featuring Pedro Friedeberg hand chairs and gorgeous wallcovering by Robert Crowder
Spectacular vintage chandelier
Friedeberg hand chairs
The guest bedroom featuring the Tracery rug from her collection for the Rug Company, a vintage bed, Sferra bedding, and a black and white Hermes throw
Vintage chairs recovered in pink material
All images via Vouge Living Australia
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Home Tour: Christina Aguilera’s L.A. Mansion
Yesterday’s post featured peaks into several homes designed by Woodson and Rummerfield. Today’s post spotlights one home in particular designed by the talented duo – Christina Aguilera’s Los Angeles mansion. This home is impressive –rich with color, drama and of course glamour.
The green walls, playful accessories, and Paul Smith rugs bring in a ton of great color, while the smoky mirrors and crystal chandelier add drama.
I love the punches of pink added with the bookcase painted back and pool table top.
With so many colorful and quirky details, this home is far from boring and neutral.
Such a cute family! Isn’t her son Max so adorable?!?
This dining room features a hand carved antique lacquered table, wallpaper from Brunschwig & Fils, and an iron chandelier painted red.
This wall of shoes, organized by style and designer, is a girl’s dream.
Again, that kid is so cute!!
Jack Osbourne’s former bedroom was transformed into Christina’s dream salon/walk-in closet.
How fabulous are those illumintated mirrors and retro barber’s chairs?!
Christina gets glam while sitting cross-legged on the bed or floor. I do that too! Anyone else?
What a sexy bedroom! That canopy bed is so theatrical and romantic.
Just like many of us, she likes to create an inspiration collage board.
The color continues outdoors with this gazebo decorated in bohemian style.
Several images from the October issue of InStyle magazine.
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Home Tour: Kate Walsh’s LA Spanish House
Actress Kate Walsh resides in a gorgeous Spanish house located in Los Angeles. Kate enlisted Melissa Levander, set decorator for the television show Private Practice, to help her create beautiful interiors that blend French and Spanish antiques with 20th century design.
I picture this house being nestled somewhere within Santa Barbara.
The painting above the piano is by Jeff Robinson.
I love all the curves in this room -makes it feel so inviting.
The beautiful chandelier in this dining room is from Dragonette Limited
This is perfect for letting in the So.Cal sunshine
Who wouldn’t love to take a bath in this freestanding tub overlooking the pool?
The mosaic tiles in this master bath are from Bisazza -.something I’d definitely love to put in my own master bath someday. I love how beautifullly they shimmer!
The calm neutrals and varied textures, including the soft blue and gold rug from H.D. Buttercup, add a sense of coziness to this sophisticated master bedroom.
*Photographys by Francois Halard for In Style magazine.
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Home Tour: Candia Fisher’s Manhattan Duplex
Broadway producer Candia Fisher’s home is an art-filled Mahattan duplex overlooking the east river. The glamorous decor is a mix of asian, art deco, and contemporary style put together with the help of James Aman of Aman and Carson. Original pieces of art displayed throughout the home include works by Francesco Clemente, Andy Warhol, Richard Artschwager, and Ed Ruscha.
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Home Tour: Jill Stuart’s New York Penthouse
Not surprisingly, fashion designer Jill Stuart‘s downtown New York penthouse is impressive. Located inside the Urban Glass House (the final project of the legendary architect Philip Johnson), her home has several floor to ceiling windows that drench the modern space with light and allow for awe-inspiring views of the city including one of the Statue of Liberty. Unlike the bustling character of the outside city, the interior of the home has a sense of peace and serenity. The overall palette is predominantly made up of tranquil neutrals made interesting with a few selective pops of blushing color.
from the Oct. 09 issue of Elle Decor
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