Studied

Alice Lane Home

Cause sometimes a room can be livable and an art piece.

Jason Mowen

Seriously, though, these rooms are intriguing me right now. They've got this artsy, calm, orderly thing going on.

Home of Carla Fendi via Architectural Digest 

Love that Joseph Hoffman chair. I know where to find one in the Fledermaus style if anyone's looking. Or you can get a set in a similar style to the one above here.

Frank Babb Randolph

Via Domino

Cute little stool. The Serena and Lily store has so many cute things!

Room by Jonathan Reed

Jonathan Reed

Room by Madeline Stuart

Lauren Liess

Via 1stDibs - Styled by Carlos Mota

Via Traditional Home

These colors and styles make me think of the fabulous Eliel Saarinen house up at Cranbrook that my Mom and I went to while she was in town. I've been before, but it does not get old. The style is unlike anything I had seen and continues to be an inspiration.

Saarinen house living room

Saarinen house living room

Saarinen house seating area in studio

The light fixtures, the textiles. All of it is amazing.

William Sofield

Is there possibly a dark velvet theme going on here? Maybe.

Via Lonny

Not sure what designer was involved in the pic above, but it reminds me a lot of Lars Bolander. 

Home of Nina Garcia by Aparicio and Associates

And, finally, one of my all time favorites. I think this was the first room I came across in this understated style that really struck me.

I hope you find some inspiration in these!

Too long

Here it is: I have no excuse. I have not posted in forever, and it is no one's fault but my own. My apologies. So, with that said, let's get back to it!

Living room by Genevieve Faure - via Architectural Digest

I love this style. Some people have the ability to make each piece, every object in a room, look like a work of art. Your eye happily hops around looking at this thing that is grand and that thing that is diminutive. Just lovely.

By Katie Stassi Scott of Katie by Design

Darryl Carter says, "It's about curating things I love that you wouldn't necessarily think go together." 

Darryl Carter via Elle Decor

Despite the monochrome of this room, it seems like a very usable and comfortable space. Carter certainly has a knack for restraint and the ability to edit. He says that his design is about "discipline and subtlety". I believe I lack both in my own interiors. A friend once entered my house and immediately stated, "Whoa. You have so much.... stuff!" Ha! Although it is not a philosophy I can live, I can certainly appreciate it.

Foyer by Yvonne O'Brien of The Private House Co.

Texture and sparkle and color all in one lovely vignette!

Timothy Whealon

Can you see how each piece holds its own?

Home of Ronald Bricke - via NYSD

Boys bedroom by Sarah Richardson 

Bunny Williams

Doesn't this chair fabric make you think of a sketching by Matisse?

Victoria Hagan

Hallberg-Wiseley Designers via Architectural Digest

Kay O'Toole of Houston via Cote de Texas

This one is a bit grainy, but what a wonderfully rosy glow! I love that Aubusson rug thrown over the table.

Suzanne Rheinstein via Elle Decor

The pic above has probably been posted a million times, but for good reason! The layout, the color scheme, and the classical furnishings are all done in what feels like a decidedly non-traditional way. 

Suellen Gregory via Veranda

Contrast seems to be the key to this room. I love that she decided against symmetry here and did black lamps on one side of the fireplace and white on the other. It creates that wonderful tension that is so visually arresting.

Frank Babb Randolph via Veranda

I could seriously go all day posting these gorgeous pictures. It really is amazing how many original designs that people can come up with. I love the subtle warmth of this particular room. It also reminds me of how my little sister once told me that I had a serious chair addiction.... Looks like I'm in good company with Mr. Randolph here!

I hope you all have a great week ahead and I will post again soon!