mixing modern and glam

If you asked me point blank what my design style is, I'd have a hard time telling you exactly. I know it definitely contains the word glamour and as we all know, I have an affinity for things that are old. That is not to say I shy away from anything modern and new. This mix is a wonderful example of what a good mix looks like, leaning more toward the modern side.

I'n not necessarily font of how much stark modern there is, but some of the elements are really good. For example, these oversized square exterior shots in black and white. They are modern, but have such an antique feel about them...I really think they set the tone for bringing the whole room together. How about that elegant little settee? I love gold mixed with beige linen, nothing could be chicer. Also, the dining room. Super modern white table paired with gorgeous old French chairs & an ornate chandelier. Very modern glam.

dining room glam casavogue

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my blue period...

I don't know if its because I'm currently in Austin or what, but I really am having a blue period. As I finished my ORC room with a bold navy, I'm filling a clients top floor media room in a muted ink blue, and as I decorate my new Austin space, all I can imagine filling it with is shades of blue. I've even gotten white towels with blue stripes, soft blue bath mats, blue shower curtain, I've even found myself buying only blue dresses. Whatever the case is, I've definitely found my blue period.

I'm all about black, white and gold. Period. That's my ish, and I love those colors and the high contrast that goes with them. Then I came back across an old apartment that I loved and decided, that's it, I'm painting my apartment walls blue. This is my inspiration. Greg Natale is one of my favorite designers and Sydney is my second favorite city in the world, right behind Paris, then San Francisco, then Madrid. Back to my point, I love everything this guy does so I'm definitely going to be using this space as my inspiration. (It just so happens that it was one of the rooms on my mood board, and interestingly enough it was the only one with any kind of color in it. So different from the rest.)

baby blue too

I have such a mix of different things in greys, blacks, whites and gold. So, this sweet blue will be the perfect backdrop to my eclectic mix of furnishings. The best part, in my opinion is that I get to include more black, which wont be overkill because the blue keeps it from being too much. Instead it just looks more rich. Thank you Jesus.

baby blue too

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