Saturday, May 28, 2011

Eye Candy: Rustic & Refined

To me, both these interiors capture a perfect balance of a rustic and refined. They're from Dream Homes: 100 Inspirational Interiors by Andreas von Einsiedel and Johanna Thornycroft. I refer to it as the "book that keeps on giving." Even if you've looked through it a hundred times, if you pick it up a few months later, you'll see something new. (Above interior design by Sally Jeeves.)
Interior design by Collett-Zarzycki Ltd.
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12 comments:

  1. Teresa Hatfield ~ Splendid SassMay 28, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Beautiful rooms. I am in love with the rustic look now.
    Hope that you have a wonderful holiday, Michele.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  2. Francine GardnerMay 28, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    The first photograph feels very authentic, warm, lived in and unpretentious. Real country living!

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  3. UnknownMay 28, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Love those nooks and the patina of the all the finishes.

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  4. WhitneyMay 28, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Really lovely. But can you image the challenge of working in a stone structure? No hanging art on the walls, kids. And forget about installing easy window treatments. Also, not the the ceiling (in the 2nd pic) is quite low, so all the furniture in the room is a bit short. Well done, designer!

    Also, that rudimentary mantle is giving me the fever.

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  5. LilaMay 28, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    I love those gorgeous wooden ceiling beams. They make the rooms look so quaint and homey!
    xoxo
    Lila Ferraro

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  6. meenal bishnoiMay 28, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    love the exposed rustic beams..they really do make the room..and the elegant decor just provides a fine balance..beautiful! thanks for sharing, michele..have lovely memorial day weekend..do visit my blog when you have a moment..xx meenal

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  7. helen tilstonMay 28, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Beautiful rooms. For myself, I would prefer the first room. I love everything about it, particularly the floor and rugs. Thank you for sharing this eye candy
    Helen Tilston

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  8. Pinecone StewMay 29, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Have a SUPER week !

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  9. under spanish mossMay 29, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Adore the character that all of the rustic elements give a space. Beautiful.

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  10. UnknownMay 29, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    wow, this is such a beautiful room!

    following you now :)

    xo Ashley

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  11. Renée FinbergMay 30, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    i am push over when it comes to stone walls.

    :o

    xx

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  12. quintessenceMay 31, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I simply adore both these beautiful images. This looks like a book I might just have to have!!

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