posted by: Beth Connolly Labels: Fireplace, styling
In the best possible way. In the clean, fresh, bright, and brilliant blue that comes from this gorgeous china.
posted by: Beth Connolly Labels: fireplace, styling
I met a gal that recently found her way to the states – and more specifically the South End, where she bought her first condo – via Hong Kong. She carted back a boat load of blue vases, urns, and dishes in the signature hue and asked if it was possible to create a design that incorporate her extensive art collection and her prized china. I said yes of course.
The addition of orange brings a fresh pop of contrasting color to the scene.
While I love chinoiserie I do believe there is a line you can cross. I think of it as the Mason Dixon Line. A Boston city apartment shouldn’t feel like a Southern mansion dripping in excess – the challenge then is to use it to inform the design palette and theme, while keeping it sophisticated and chic. Think pastel Paris with pops of blue and gold accents or a more muted backdrop of neutrals with orange accents.
Left: Mark D. Sikes Loves blue and brings a sophistication with these muted tones. Right: French Country Cottage balances warm and cool for a cluster of cherubic perfection.
I adore white and blue but think that it feels more coastal than city. Softening the tones and introducing creams, warm violets, dusty greens, and gray blues will help give it a cozy chicness that will welcome and calm after a long day composing art schemes.
Top Left: Gold Puddle Trays – One Kings Lane. Top Right: Spiked Accent Table – One Kings Lane. Bottom Center: Caracole Lena Accent Chair – One Kings Lane.
Galbraith + Paul Wallcoverings and Fabric. Left: Bellflower in Dolphin. Right: Southern Shades via Etsy.
posted by Beth Connolly Labeled: fireplace, styling
What’s particularly great about this design challenge is that there is NO furniture that one must work into the equation. Just artwork, and blue chin. Awesome.
Go a little bolder with Cole and Sons Hex Wallcovering and a high gloss painted door or vanity.
This post represents my preliminary picks. I hope I’ve headed the ship from the China Seas to the Atlantic in the right direction.
Galbraith + Paul . Reverse Monarch in Ruby.