In the whole big world of international shelter magazines, there is one that sets my heart to racing with every turn of the page: Elle Decoration UK. I can't always find it on the newsstand, but when I do, I jump up and down and squeal like a little girl. The styling is more modern than I tend towards in my own home, but something about these elemental interiors inspires me to pare down my own space and celebrate simplicity.
One of my favourite aspects of this approach to interiors is the way that new elements are combined with old to create something even greater than the sum of their parts. In this case, the juxtaposition of the Nelson pendant with the Victorian ceiling medallion projects a casual yet historied elan.
Straight lines and sharp angles contrast with knotty woods and twisted branches to make for the most sophisticated kitchen I've seen in a while. Sure I'd be terrified even to crack an egg here, but hey, I've been spending too much time slaving over the stove lately anyway!
Everyone knows I love me a good rug, but who needs rugs when you have herringbone floors this divine? Plus I adore the low suspension of the lighting; the copper is such an intriguing counterpoint to the black leather chairs and nubby wool sofa.
You'll have to excuse any typos in this caption; I am trembling so much in ecstasy that I can barely think straight. A roaring fire, a worn leather chair, and the world's sexiest mantelpiece? It's all my Christmases and birthdays rolled into one!
Who amongst us wouldn't mount a collection of antique turtle shells above the bed? Seriously, though, I really appreciate that these soaring ceilings aren't overpowered by the furnishings. The bed verges on spartan and the color palette is warm yet subdued--so the architecture has the starring role.
Not only is this interior fabulous in its own right, I'm also giddy with joy over the daydreams that I can have about it. Think me, circa 1972, wearing buttery leather boots and a fur vest. Enter hunky ski instructor. Cue raging snowstorm. You get the idea...
And back to our regularly scheduled programming: a celebration of simplicity if ever there was one! With kids, pets, and the realities of life, an all-white bedroom like this is only a dream for most of us. But what a beautiful dream it is. Happy Tuesday everyone!
I love the way the art pieces are arranged in photo #1 - It's so clean and simple but I imagine it took a lot of thought to arrange them that way. The turtle shell wall hanging is amazing as well.
~Camberley
Posted by: Camberley | November 24, 2009 at 08:54 AM
Love that corner fireplace- so cool!
Posted by: Jaime | November 24, 2009 at 09:36 AM
pretty. love that fireplace!
Posted by: chelsea | November 24, 2009 at 09:51 AM
That last image that is COMPLETELY all white? So cool!
Posted by: Erin @ SYL: Slipcover Your Life | November 24, 2009 at 10:02 AM
obsessed with that all white bedroom. Thanks for sharing!
Lindsey http://www.insidestoop.com
Posted by: Lindsey | November 24, 2009 at 01:12 PM
Love that white bedroom. My godmother is obsessed with Elle Deco, just renewed her subscription and seeing those so pleased I have x
Posted by: Liz@VioletPosy | November 24, 2009 at 02:17 PM
They're all shockingly sparse! Pretty, but I'm not sure I'd be comfortable in them. I'm too tempted to muck it up with a collection or a bright paint color!
Posted by: Jessica | November 24, 2009 at 07:39 PM
definitely one of my very favourite magazines -- when first flipped through this issue awhile ago, remember completely falling for the amazing wood kitchen, and of course, the fireplaces -- really have a thing for fireplaces . . .
hope you're having a great week!
xo
Posted by: {this is glamorous} | November 24, 2009 at 09:28 PM
the last one is my favorite- and that fireplace: it's amazing!
have a lovely day, xoxo
Posted by: Susan | November 24, 2009 at 10:39 PM
that knotty wood paneled kitchen is like nothing I've ever seen! I didn't even recognize it as a kitchen at first!
I adore the herringbone floors. I just love the interesting angles, the zig and zag...
and I would ever so gladly submit to that "hunky ski instructor" space (and the fantasy). that rug and that fireplace look like they were designed specifically to "entertain" during a raging snowstorm! :)
Posted by: Carissa | November 25, 2009 at 12:51 AM
It's funny, Anne, though I was appreciating the creative and artistic elements of the other rooms, as soon as I reached your all-white pic, I made a "Aah," noise!
Posted by: Shell Sherree | November 25, 2009 at 01:03 AM
Hi Anne,
I live in London and would be happy to send you one when it next comes out. I always buy two..............
Posted by: Cassandra | November 27, 2009 at 12:55 AM
wow, Amazing house decoration, you guys are doing well work for it and I have a very good farm house at my village and i must need to decorate it this Christmas... Thanks.
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