Home Tour | Mixing feminine + masculine

There is something about the balance of a masculine and feminine space that I love. I typically love to lean towards more femme or more masculine in one space, but at the right time, a balanced mix of the two is very beautiful too. Designer Gillian Segal is killing me with her Vancouver home, and here is why. . .

When I shop for apartments or homes, I opt for large windows and a ton of natural light. That's what makes a space so beautiful and pretty. It gives a soft feminine feeling of airy-ness and light, so you can easily go dark and masculine with wall color, accents and furnishings. It won't overwhelm you. 

When you have furniture that has shard edges and hard lines, faux fur just naturally softens the look. Don't be afraid of layering things, like these black furs on the chairs. They lay so beautifully. 

Mix high & low: Gorgeous antelope wallpaper makes a chic backdrop against the IKEA barcart in gold. I adore the gold turtle shell, too. 

SHOP THE LOOK:

black Diptyque candle | UGG Australia sheepskin rug | Black Leather skull pillow | black faceted lamp from West Elm | small crystal skull | Set of 3 python trays | 

Dallas Decorating | A paint trick to try

While discussing paint colors with a few designers over the weekend, an idea came up in conversation that I'd like to discuss. There is a new paint style on the scene that's pretty chic & its the one color trick. Usually, I think its smart to pay attention to the ceiling but its usually in a different color or finish. However, this new look I love is all one color for impact! 

Painting the doors and moldings all in the same color gives a rich and sophisticated look that just kills the glossy pages of a magazine. This house featured in D magazine stopped me in my tracks with beauty. Not only is the color fabulous, the style of paint section is too! 

Designer Eric Prokesh can be credited for this glam look. I love how in addition to the all over paint, he used a wall covering in the exact hue to match the walls but add some dimension. Who else is obsessed with this bed? I am so into this space and into the paint look too. Anyone ready to try it?