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Speaking of Traditional Home, I also loved this story on Barbara Barry’s Los Angeles Office. She kept her office clean without a lot of decoration in order to have a fresh palette to work with.  I can attest to the fact that a cluttered office equals cluttered design.

As much as I love color, this all-white palette is really striking a chord.

Even her bulletin board is glamorous.

One more shot of their fabulous work space.  Ms. Barry said she’ll even curl up on a couch in the conference room to brainstorm with her staff of 14.  Sounds like a great practice to put into place!  I wish I could keep my desk that uncluttered.  Decorative hardware samples, countertop remnants, door samples, and drawings galore usually end up covering the surface!  Looks like I could take a tip or two from the Barbara Barry offices!

Now You Don’t!

Gorgeous and Practical!  I love this octagonal paneled wall that conceals everything from a bar to electronic equipment! Designer Yvonne R. McFadden and colleague Ed Belding of Summerour Interiors designed this Atlanta home in a neutral palette, and it could not be more glamorous.  I just had to share these photos of the home as seen in Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles.

Bachelors can be pretty fun to design for.  Once you’ve gained their trust, you can really get experimental with their space.  Let me tell you, once you have their undivided attention – they’re hooked!  I do know one Bachelor client who would call to confirm his sock choice before a date.

Steven Gambrel designs the perfect Bachelor apartments.  The closet above is AMAZING.  Masculine or not I would kill for that closet!    

Another Gambrel designed closet.  I picture this one for a more conservative investment banker type client.  When I design closets, I always like the cabinetry (when possible) to be 24″ deep.

 

This bedroom is just gorgeous.  I love the deep, moody tones contrasted with a warm caramel color. 

 

I wonder if the black lacquered walls with yellow ceiling was a tough sell. 

Here are a few more bachelor-chic images to get you in the mood (all photos via La Dolce Vita).

I was flipping through the latest Bathroom Trends magazine today at work and came across this gorgeous bed and bathroom designed by Jamie Herzlinger. Inspired by 40′s drama and the work of Richard Neutra and Rudolph Schindler, her personal Master Suite has plenty of sparkle.

The Master Bedroom’s walls are finished with Venetian plaster, while the Bathroom walls are dressed in Donghia Raffia.  Jamie is certainly all about texture…the club chairs are upholstered in a Donghia silk paired with white linen piping.  Of course I love the mirrored night stands – FABULOUS!

I love the exotic wood on the cabinetry, and I find it interesting that she chose vertical graining (horizontal graining is all the rage right now – guess she’s one step ahead).  I LOVE the custom whimsical mirrors and the Urban Archeology light fixtures mounted on marble mosaic tiles.  Notice the “x” bench for her vanity area.

The large curb-less, frameless shower is covered in Bianco Carrara slabs with a nice, large bench.

Jamie is able to continue the clean-lined feel with this structural freestanding 6′ tub.

The floor plan shows how truly unique this bathroom’s floor plan really is.  This might possibly be one of my favorite bathrooms…clean-lined yet glamorous, loaded with exotic woods, mosaic, and white marble – what’s not to love?

I can’t wait until October!!!  College Football season.. Husband’s Birthday… and oh ya – Jan Showers’ book, Glamorous Rooms hits bookstores!  I have never been shy about my love for her work…there is no hollywood glamour kitsch here people- it’s classic, elegant, and BEAUTIFUL.

Here are a few images that were new to me that I found via her blog.

How gorgeous is this Dining Room?!?!   I love the grey/gold color scheme.  I bet this is even prettier in person.

Her space in the David Sutherland Showroom in LA.  I see lots of “latte” cowhide rugs!

Showroom in Dallas.  I’ve always liked the way she treated large blank walls over a sofa.  Often time it’s HUGE mirror with prints on either side.  I think the symmetry really polishes off the room.

I promise you, one of these days I’m going to take a trip to San Francisco specifically for the San Francisco Decorator’s Showcase.  This bedroom designed by the firm, Massucco Warner Miller is so bright and cheerful.  I’m really loving the orange + zebra combo! 

Who’s in for San Fran next year??

I was beyond excited to see Houston decorator Katie Stassi in this month’s Paper City.  Her own home serves as great personal inspiration for me, but I really love seeing how she weaves her aesthetic into her client’s abode.

I instantly fell for the living room of Interior Designer, Sheri Sheridan’s Oakland home.  Her entire home is a perfect example of how to mix cool vintage pieces with new items from big box stores.  And the Dalmatian on the floor…presh!

Martyn Lawrence-Bullard is no stranger to the Design World, named one of the top 100 Designers by Architectural Digest, and published over and over again, he decided to give textiles a try.  According the latest issue of Elle Decor (which I loved), his first fabric line was sparked by travels to Turkey and Uzbekistan.

This is my favorite one (above).

Here are a few of my favorite Martyn Lawrence-Bullard designed spaces…

I love how he mixes these ethnic/boho prints with clean-lined glamourous furnishings.  It really is all about the mix!

Molly Luetkemeyer the founder of MDesign, creates youthful and unexpected interiors.  She honed her design skills at UCLA and then went on to work for Kelly Wearstler (I can definitely see the KWID influence in her work).  I admire her bold choices and the ability to push clients to think outside the beige and cream box.  Make sure to check out the MDesign website for more images!