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Metallica

Posted By Julia-Chicago | Nov 14, 2012 | No Comments | Category: Color, Decorating, Design Inspiration, Kitchens, Material Girls Projects, Shops and Showrooms, Small Spaces, Trends

My kitchen design for the CS Interiors Ritz-Carlton Residences Anniversary Home- mixing gold and silver!

Thank you to Kohler + to Albar for this dramatic impact within my kitchen space. Can’t resist a shout out to one of favorite tile resources, The Fine Line for my Missoni inspired custom backsplash-Heck ya!

We have vendor presentations at our showroom weekly and during these informative tete a tetes we see the latest and greatest collections from some of our favorite lines-along with the new. The other day, we had a presentation where I spotted several fabrics that mixed silver + gold….too many to be a mere coincidence. Is this a “thing”? If so, are you digging it?

Personally, I love it. I am a metallics chick (what girl doesn’t like something sparkly?) and think if it is done carefully it doesn’t look disjointed but rather sophisticated and chic. Along with that is the idea that there are no longer any “rules” within design. Love this!

Let’s look at jewelry, for instance. David Yurman has been mixing metallics for years! Often paired with colorful gemstones, a Yurman piece is classic and lovely.

Silver + gold David Yurman jewelry

I say same goes for interiors. Here are a few of my favorite mixed metallic designs and spaces.

{via Lou Lou’s Decor}

{via Houzz}

{via House Beautiful}

{via Decorpad}

{via Fantabulous Design}

Take a Tour!

Posted By Julia-Chicago | Aug 29, 2011 | 6 Comments | Category: Decorating, Designers, Magazines

I’m sure many of us have seen the marvelous photos of the 2010 San Francisco Elle Decor Showhouse. I myself can say that I am eagerly anticipating the 2011 Showhouse! If you want to get a more interactive experience of the 2010 home, Elle Decor offers a 360 tour that even includes links to how to buy certain pieces featured in the home. Seems like we can never escape $$$ now can we? Take a look for yourself…it’s very cool!