Showing posts with label interior designers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label interior designers. Show all posts

December 19, 2013

Best of MI...Dear Design Diary...Windsor Smith...


This is from January 2011 and I loved this issue of House Beautiful for featuring this gorgeous home of Windsor's.  I love dipping into my archives, of which there is so much to choose from!  I have been blogging for a long time now.  Hope you all have a great day and thanks for stopping by!!


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The last issue of House Beautiful had a couple of standouts for me...I know you love Windsor Smith and I just couldn't help going back to look at a couple of her rooms again and again. Her use of color, texture and fabrics just blend together so well and makes me want to redesign my living room and bedroom following her aesthetic:

The living room features an overall silver and white color scheme with hand painted de Gournay wallpaper that is just lovely. Notice the different textures (coffee table, chandelier, silk pillows) and the navy blue doors in the hallway...I think the white sofas give the room a more relaxed feel, making this space an expert mix of glamorous and casual chic...

Well, Peter Dunham is one big reason I love this room - that is his fabric and wallpaper - 'Samarkand' and I love the bed matching the wall! Note the metal bed, lantern, Moroccan pouf and wicker chair - so stunning! So, Dear Design Diary...make my wish come true and redo my rooms like these please!!!

(images by Victoria Pearson for House Beautiful)
(Interior Design by Windsor Smith)


If you would like your home to reflect your ideas and unique vision, contact me and we can work together to make your dream come true. Please send inquiries to monacointeriors76@yahoo.com - I would love to assist you with any project large or small!

December 17, 2013

All about the color...purple...

This is one of my all time favorite designs by New Orleans designer Hal Williamson in House Beautiful and I studied these pictures when I got my issue.  I had never thought about the color purple much before this article, but, he uses these muted tones so well that I fell in love with the color.  I would especially love to use Martha Stewart's 'Shantung' (for Sherwin Williams) if its still available.  I remember I went out and got samples of this color while I was still in design school and used it in a project.  I love the style of furniture in this house as well as the colors.  

Do you love it or not?  Would you use these muted purple/lavender tones in your home or for a client's house?

Benjamin Moore's 'Driftscape Tan' which reads lavender
Such a gorgeous mix of furniture and materials


You can just spy the iconic Beverly Hills wallpaper
in the kitchen of large banana leaves

Silky curtains and a photo of Ella Fitzgerald in the parlor
Walls are 'Grisaille' by Martha Stewart, another
muted lavender

Martha Stewart's 'Shantung' for Sherwin Williams
Silkscreen of Mahalia Jackson by New Orleans artist
Richard Thomas
Toile  'Louisiana Purchase'


(interior design by Hal Williamson)
(images by John Kernick)



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December 30, 2012

Best of MI...vintage + traditional = inspiration...


Its almost the end of 2012 and my posts have been sporadic as I was enjoying a week off...I want to show a 'Best of Monaco Interiors' series so here is the first post focusing on the beautiful work of designer Berkley Vallone, featured back in April...I just love her style and you will too - happy Sunday!! xoxo

I got my new Traditional Home magazine and was completely blown away by the pictures of the homes. Gone are the uninspired homes they have regularly featured! This issue has one house after another of really unique and different looking homes - traditional with a vintage and colorful twist! One designer really stands out for me - Berkley Vallone, who lives in Scottsdale, AZ and has a really charming and quirky home. See what you think:


Vintage trunk with a 'B' on it...



Whimsical teacup clock...


Gold details in the entrance hall...


Glamorous powder room...


More whimsy in the form of a lamp...cute dog too!


'B' on a pillow...


Check out this cake! wow!


Concrete counters, blue tiles, colorful dishes...looks like Orla Kiely...


Wow, wow - Lee Jofa paper, Jonathon Adler accessories, Elkay faucet!
what a laundry room!! Love the black + white...


Gorgeous leopard chair in the master...
Berkley and her mother run their own design company -

What do you think? Love it? 

Hope you are all having a great Sunday!
For more photos and information go here -

(images via)

Photographs for Traditional Home by Colleen Duffley


If you need help decorating your home please email me for information and pricing -monacointeriors76@yahoo.com.

November 11, 2012

Monaco Interiors SHOP NOW OPEN!!

Hello and welcome to the grand opening of my little blog shop! I have listed 5 items and hope you will stop by and see what's for sale.  I will be adding more items this week, but, wanted to carefully choose what I am offering for the opening of the store today.

On another note, I went for two walks on the beach both yesterday and today so I am posting pics. I find the beach endlessly inspirational as I wrote last week.

My design services are now complete with what I offer as well, so if you click on 'Services' I have included pricing with PayPal to make it easy for clients.

Looking forward to another episode tonight of 'Once Upon a Time' though the writers are getting a bit away from the original story and I'm hoping it won't go the route of 'Lost' - I couldn't continue that show after the second season, as it became wacky.

Here is a sneak peek of a couple of items for sale in my shop:





And below, snaps on the beach:

Silver water

I'm outta here!

The log


I hope you have a great week! 
Don't forget to check out my new 'Services' and
my shop which is now OPEN FOR BUSINESS!!

;-))

(images by Sarah for Monaco Interiors)



April 22, 2012

Vintage + traditional = inspiration...

I got my new Traditional Home magazine and was completely blown away by the pictures of the homes. Gone are the uninspired homes they have regularly featured! This issue has one house after another of really unique and different looking homes - traditional with a vintage and colorful twist! One designer really stands out for me - Berkley Vallone, who lives in Scottsdale, AZ and has a really charming and quirky home. See what you think:


Vintage trunk with a 'B' on it...



Whimsical teacup clock...


Gold details in the entrance hall...


Glamorous powder room...


More whimsy in the form of a lamp...cute dog too!


'B' on a pillow...


Check out this cake! wow!


Concrete counters, blue tiles, colorful dishes...looks like Orla Kiely...


Wow, wow - Lee Jofa paper, Jonathon Adler accessories, Elkay faucet!
what a laundry room!! Love the black + white...


Gorgeous leopard chair in the master...
Berkley and her mother run their own design company -

What do you think? Love it? 

Hope you are all having a great Sunday!
For more photos and information go here -

(images via)

Photographs for Traditional Home by Colleen Duffley


If you need help decorating your home please email me for information and pricing -monacointeriors76@yahoo.com.

March 17, 2011

Do you like the design of this room?...

I would LOVE your feedback on the design of this room in a house in Maine that is featured in the new House Beautiful...I am not sure I like the mix of furniture and styles in this room - it somehow doesn't seem to work for me. The Moroccan rug, the Saarinen table and the wicker chairs (which I love). Now, what also bothers me, are the floral curtains that really clash with the rather hideous Victorian settee. HB states that the designer Tom Scheerer "deftly put together a disparate mix in the living room of a coastal Maine house." Hmmm, just because its in this magazine, doesn't mean its true either right??  Do you think this mixes well?


The other rooms in the house are lovely...I would love to read your comments on this room...thanks for visiting me and I hope everyone has a great Friday!!

(Interior Design by Tom Scheerer)
(original photo for House Beautiful by Francesco Lagnese)


Need help with your decorating dilemma? Please contact me at monacointeriors76@yahoo.com and we can discuss your plan and incorporate your unique vision and ideas.

June 19, 2010

June 14, 2010

Mr. Berkus...We Love You...

I am joining in the NateDay celebration...I apologize these photos are not very good...I took them at night and it was challenging...quick snaps of his book, 'Nate Berkus Home Rules' which I highly recommend...below are a couple of design shots...









Nate has left the Oprah show and will debut his own show in September this year...can't wait!
(images by Sarah for Monaco Interiors)


May 25, 2010

Kitchen Kool...

Wow! if you like turquoise, you will love this kitchen! Sleek, shiny and retro...check out the ceiling! the lights, the counter tops and that island...the pops of yellow with lemons, the blender and the floor. Notice too the blue inside the wall cupboard. Such attention to detail. A cool, icy drink should be made in here for a hot summer day!

Kitchen designed by William Diamond and Anthony Baratta (original image for House Beautiful by Tria Giovan)

May 22, 2010

Saturday special...

I thought this gorgeous kitchen designed by Erin Martin had a vintage wallpaper...but, noooo...this is the work of artist Michael Dute and it is absolutely stunning. Imagine making any meal in this room...I'm putting a pot of tea on now...


(Design by Erin Martin, painting by Michael Dute, original image by Dominique Vorillon for House Beautiful)

May 18, 2010

Rooms for Television...

I often think it would be nice to have my own 'Media Room' to view favorite DVD's, movies and TV shows...these three rooms would be acceptable to me! Which one would you choose?

British designer Peter Dunham designed the room above...love the chair fabric and furry couches! (image by Victoria Pearson)

I love the brown walls and the interesting choice of pale blue for the gorgeous cabinet...wouldn't a lot of people have done the opposite with these two colors? designed by Nancy Price...(image by Eric Piasecki)

Lovely, light and bright room with jewel-tone fabrics - and of course, the leopard pillow! This room was designed by Faye Cone (image by Jeff McNamara) -
I will watch my fave show in bed, not in my media room...oh well...maybe someday...


May 1, 2010

New Design Crush...

I have seen Boston-based Frank Roop's work before in several different publications, but, when I started browsing his website - WOW! I LOVE the soothing colors and beautiful rooms he puts together. Take a look and enjoy your weekend!!






I want this room with the desk - what a great office! and the striped room dining room is so unique; I also love his use of textured wallcoverings in neutral colors that can go in any room. For more Frank, visit his website here http://www.frankroop.com
(images from frankroop.com)




April 10, 2010

Rafael de Cardenas...more design inspiration...

When I first saw this designer featured in the October 2008 Elle Decor, I couldn't believe how beautiful purple could look. Never my favorite color, that all changed upon viewing this gorgeous apartment in New York. I was blown away by the colors, mid-century modern furniture, vintage wallpaper and unusual accessories. I studied the pictures for every detail. Take a look at these photos and tell me which one is your favorite!


Vintage wallpaper and a 60's vintage Italian lamp above...

The living room features a vintage sofa found on eBay, vintage '50's armchairs with Donghia fabric, vintage lucite and glass coffee table (LOVE!) and a '50's floor lamp. What a wonderful mix of fabrics in here too.


More vintage wallpaper and chaise and a stool by Marcel Wanders for Kartell.

For me, the foyer sets the tone of the apartment with the designer's own mural, a Dorothy Draper lamp and mid-century side table. The chair is circa 1940's. Look at that fabric!



For something completely different as far as color goes, the master bedroom features more vintage wallpaper from Secondhand Rose in New York, a vintage Florence Knoll bench and quilts from Calypso Home.
Do you like purple in a scheme? Do you like the way the designer used wallpaper?
(images by Roger Davies in Elle Decor, October 2008)