Leila's OTT loft
Wed, 24 Jun 2009Leila emailed us some photos of her ultra-gorgeous, ultra-glam, ultra-funky loft and here's what she had to say: I always fantasized about sending you guys pics of my apartment when I finished decorating it, never thought it would take over two years. I have a beautiful loft in Brooklyn but it has this windowless room that I couldn't figure out. Basically I went back and forth between wanting a guest room and wanting a home office. Well in February I got laid off from my corporate fashion job and was given a nice severance. My dream has always been to have my own line so that's what I'm doing. Made the office decision easy! It has been the absolute best thing that's ever happened to me! I now have a cot in the laundry room for guests. They hate it! So here's my pics, I've gotten sooooo many ideas from you! My style is what we call in fashion OTT (over the top). My mom thinks all the chandeliers make it look like a brothel (I have 12).
What do mothers know anyhow? I think every girl should have 12 chandeliers!! (Thanks Leila!!)
Reader Comments (35)
Bold and beautiful!
Not usually my style, but this is gorgeous. So abounding, rich and warm. The colours are very profound... This loft looks like a castle !
Stunning! I love the chalkboard wall, lighting everywhere- especially pendants over the island, use of purple.... and what is that massive pink flower on the wall?
This is a happy home, full of personality. Love every bit of it.
I am really liking OTT style after looking at these pictures!!! she did great!!!
I'll come live on the laundry-room cot!
Sexy, yet inviting. Super chic and cool -- I would expect nothing less from one of the best designers ever.
This is ABSOLUTELY gorgeous. So many different wonderful things about it all. You truly did an amazing job.
GAH! This is so beautiful!
I agree that every woman needs at least 3 chandeliers in her home :)
oh wow, very glamorous.
wow! kind of speechless! i can practically imagine sitting at that dining table with a load of friends. this place is inviting and interesting. i wouldn't want to leave!!
MY GAWD!!!!! Stunning. Invite me over please!!!!!!
this is my fantasy home...im trying not to lust right now.
WOW - all those chandeliers!!! LOVE IT! Forget the cot - I'd sleep on the laundry room floor!
WOW...amazing!!! And if she needed a room divider she could check out that new LOFTwall website and customize! Maybe go with pink and zebra! that would be great!!!! I have to agree with deedee...very lustful!!!
if i were you, i'd invest in getting a photographer (a friend of course!) to come and do the space justice with some focused photos. you did a great job on the place :)
I love this!! it's so fun!
Love it! Love it! Love it! Absolutely stunning!
love it! the artwork is awesome!!!
downright heroic! go brooklyn
I LOVE THIS SOO SOO MUCH.. the colourful mirrors, the blackboard, the chandeliers, the black quilt with sparkly cushions. im in love!!
this is definatly an inspiration for my apartment in sydney, australia!
This is beautiful! Totally my style! Gorgeous!
-Madey
Wham Bam Glam!!! Definite rock star chic.
looks great 'til u see the doors..
that gross honey stain with white trim..it really reduces the glamour factor that was rocking out..
i love the peony painting on the wall above the couch. how did you do that or who is it by? it looks like it was lacquered onto the wall.