Houston Design: big, beautiful, black & white

My heart hurts for Houston. This city means so much to me, my parents fell in love in Houston, I went to college in Houston and most of my family calls Houston home.  Many of my friends have been affected by this weeks hurricane, so please pardon my lack of blog posts and activity around here. I have been hosting family and doing what we can to help our friends in Texas.

If there is one thing I know about Houstonians, they are some of the most amazing, friendly and supportive people I know. Much like the wonderful interior design community, when the going gets tough we all band together. Which is why this week, I want to put an emphasis on Houston design and some of my favorite people & designers. 

Today, I wanted to feature Paloma Contreras, a fellow design blogger who I have known for years and watched her blossom into a beautiful designer. This is one of my favorite projects of hers, big, beautiful, black and white. My personal favorite palette. 

I especially love this living area. It feels so fresh, clean and glamorous. Every high style room must have the Kelly Wearstler pop bowl. It's one of my favorite looks because it adds a pop of fun personality to an otherwise calm room. 

SHOP THE LOOK: 

the promise of a blue kitchen...

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They say that blue suppresses the appetite, thats why you rarely see a restaurant in blue. On that same note, you never really see a true blue kitchen either, blue is usually a color for the bathroom as it promotes a feel of relaxation. However, after seeing this gorgeous soft blue kitchen, I'm thinking why not. Hey, it might even help those looking to eat less. Whatever the case, it looks absolutely stunning especially with soft golden accents.

I just adore the pair of chairs with gorgeous matching fabric. I also found a love for the same hue in another kitchen designed by Lorenzo Castillo. See the two different ways he styled the kitchen...which is your favorite?

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I love this look also in the more traditional style too, with white walls and a chic wood counter.

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Like the pretty blue color? Ikea does them (i swear they do everything these days). Check out these two very chic Ikea kitchen looks...It's pretty modern looking but I still think these looks are absolutely gorgeous.

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images by annie schlecter for house beautiful, lorenzo castillo via habituallychic, ikea