Displaying posts labeled "Elegant"

I can’t seem to bring myself to do neutral colour palettes in my home, but if I were to I would want it to be just like this, a former Governer’s home in Massachusetts designed by Lisa Tharp. Lots of white and creamy shades with black for a casual yet elegant vibe. A crisp white envelope is an atmospheric backdrop to a mix of European antiques and custom furnishings. New architectural features, inside and out, were designed to marry recent additions to the original structure’s classical proportions.  Couture furnishings from Lisa Tharp Collection add form to function while the seating is dressed in soft yet practical indoor/outdoor fabrics. Marble fireplaces were preserved in the matching dining and living rooms. A graphic new stencil wakes up original wide plank flooring in the main entry, and sets the stage for a family home that is welcoming and casual. 

What do you get when you unite some glorious marble, brass accents, retro-vibe lighting, herringbone hardwood floors and lots of molding detail? The most beautiful classic kitchen you ever did see! Designed by Joanna Lavén.

This apartment designed by Joanna Lavén is an absolute DREAM! The architectural details in every space is blowing my mind. Add in the decor that is sophisticated with a mid-century flair and I am just about to keel over in excitement.

Photos: Kristofer Johnsson

Today’s second offering is a designer’s own family home at the foot of Montmarte in Paris. A daring home where vintage references, personal creations and neoclassical French sculptures coexist. An elegant home but with a twist, a sense of drama, of cool.  Pigalle by French superstar interior designer Tristan Auer.

Modern blends effortlessly with old world charm in these spaces decorated by Sara Ruffin Costello. Casual chic at its finest. Happy weekend everyone!

(Photos: Paul Costello and Nicole Lamotte)