Design talk: bringing home Hollywood glamour

My very first memories of being inspired by design always came about by film. I love watching movies and would often watch them over and over because I was so in love with the movie sets. I can remember driving my parents crazy because I would want to re create a room from a movie for myself which would entail paint, furniture makeovers, etc. I was obsessed. 

Period films are my favorite to this day because of the stunning castles and extravagant decor. I have also always found old Hollywood glamour to be incredibly intoxicating. The stunning Hollywood stars and glamorous rooms they spend time in. I've always felt very connected to that vibe. 

Hollywood regency & Hollywood glamour have always influenced my design work. The 'golden age' in films was around the 1930's and producers wanted sets to complement the movie stars so no set was short of opulence, glamour and gold, of course. Think bold, beautiful, luxurious, glamorous, glittering, etc. Think Frank Sinatra music, delicious smells, candles everywhere, soft lighting, luxurious fabrics, deep colors, just about everything will enchant you. 

I can sum it up to one word. . .drama. Oversized anything and everything. Shining walls, lacquered pieces, gilded gold and stunning silvers. Mirrors everywhere. Just imagine yourself coming home, putting on your silk robe and sinking into your space with a beautiful cocktail. 

Here are some Hollywood glamour inspired interiors that I adore. . .

Kitchen designed by Naomi Stein, Design Manifest

dining room design via Zgallerie

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All images sourced from Decor Pad.

E-design: A French modern mix for a beige bedroom

I'm currently working on a bedroom redo for a virtual design client. When I work with my clients, I always work to pull inspiration from their favorite travels, hotel experiences, etc. This couple wants to create a beautiful guest bedroom suite that reminds them of Fall in Paris yet with a more modern approach because the rest of the home is modern glam. 

Who doesn't love Paris? I definitely luuurve working with a Parisian influence in my design work. 

I love the velvet taupe tufted headboard. It's affordable and its a beautiful color. With this gorgeous chandelier, it will have a softer more feminine side of the Parisian inspired room. Don't forget to pair that with a ceiling medallion. I love beautiful white bedding with a champagne color trim, its all about the details. This chevron rug will give the room a more lived in look, like not too fancy. Then you can add in some beautiful nightstands like this one to really step up the modern glam look. For this particular bedroom, there isn't enough room for 2 so on the other side, you can place a smaller table, like this chic chain link table.  X stools for the end of the bed are great for guests. I am obsessed with these gorgeous pillows. You want to put a big and beautiful table lamp for night time reading for guests, I know I love to read myself to sleep when I'm staying somewhere other than my own home. Why not have a big Louis Vuitton book for your guests to read through? I also love this little box with pyrite, some good crystal energy never hurt anybody, right?

A few photos because I love to share what is currently giving me life. . .

Want help pulling your room together virtually? I can help you, see how here.