Showing posts with label inspiration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label inspiration. Show all posts

Apr 21, 2014

where am i? (again.)

i walked in an eatery last weekend, and was really impressed with the finishes.
can you guess where i am?

 hmmm. classic subway tile with dark grout....

 white carrara-like countertops with light gray shaker type cabinets...


 darker gray walls with ribbed glass inserts...

 reclaimed/distressed wood tables, classic metal stools.


fun metal detail on tables.


 
wood paneled walls...

brown "leather" seats with top stitching and metal legs...

 cross hatch/strie laminate tables with geometric print upholstered banquette backs.



 

HAVE YOU GUESSED YET?
no?
need more pictures??
ok.....

 red bar stools and tall tables...

 long glass and metal light (i think the glass is made from recycled coke bottles!)



i really loved the details on the inside of the women's bathroom!

ribbed glass...


red penny tile with gray grout...

there was also this fun low kids table area, complete with little stools:

LOVED the ceilings!

have you guessed yet??


ok, how about a wider shot?


and finally-----!
chick fil a!!
who'd a thunk it?
not me.
way to go chick fil a. i am super impressed.


now that you know where i took these, here are a few wider shots of the place:


inspiration is everywhere!!

what do you think?
have you been in any fast food restaurants lately and been pleasantly surprised by the finishes and attention to the design of the interiors?
(i blogged about another fast food resaturant that caught be pleasantly off guard here...)
do nice interiors make you want to eat at a place more often?


Jul 17, 2012

barclay butera in park city

this past weekend, i was able to visit the barclay butera showroom in park city.
barclay butera is a designer known for his livable and beautiful interiors, and has showrooms in los angeles, new york, west hollywood, newport beach, and...park city.

i loved walking around the showroom, and taking in all the pretty details and layers.

i really love menswear-inspired fabrics used in interiors, and i was completely gaga over this bed.
the large scaled tufted headboard, mixed with the grey wool pinstripe, check and the giraffe print??

heaven.


the pillows were all SO soft. of course i had to touch them!
don't you love these two fabrics together? they make me happy.


this vignette had so much texture and interest....the map in the background is gorgeous establishes a neutral and graphic backdrop to the textured lamps, the wood accessories, and black chest.  the patterns on the sofa are prefect. LOVE that pop of orange.
oh...and take a look at the zebra ottoman and the striped rug. what a fun mix of colors and patterns...proof that animal prints REALLY are neutrals.
i will never, ever get tired of seeing a zebra ottoman.

what a great lamp. i love seeing natural elements with the volume turned up a bit.


more fun details.

i love to mix graphic prints and stylized florals.
the combination here was so pretty.

the cut velvet is textural and graphic and plays so nicely with this pillow.

another fabulous bed.
look at all that detail and texture!
i am dying over the cable knit blanket and the pom fringe on the edge of the zebra pillow.
oh---and  the contrast welting on the other pillows.
i can't get enough of contrast welting.

another cut velvet chair with a patterned pillow.


classic, timeless elements like blue and white pottery, a wood table and orchids work so 
well together on this tablescape. super pretty!

you can read more about barclay butera here, and see a few of the publications that have featured his work here.


Sep 29, 2011

inspired by: louis vuitton

check out the amazing louis vuitton window display i spotted while on vacation:
i have to admit, i am more of a coach gal, but these displays had me wanting to sell my car and get
a big fat louis vuitton purse. or wallet. or bracelet. or...whatever they were selling!

uh....wood herringbone floors??
peacock blue with touches of white and gold??
i'm dying of gorgeousness...

i immediately thought about what a beautiful room this window display would translate into...
maybe a little something like this:
(design by markham roberts)

or this:
(design by jan showers)

or this:
(censational girl)


these iphone pictures don't do the blue paint color justice. it was dark and moody, and had a bit more
green than what the photos are showing.

i would love to paint my new office this gorgeous deep blue-green color, but not certain how thrilled i am at the prospect of painting it back when we move again in 1-2 years.
hmm...do i go for it? or play it safe, and paint the walls a more neutral color and bring that gorgeous color in with the drapes? or some art?
i am having such a hard time deciding what to do!

 sorry about the glare! 
but aren't these displays genius?



well played, louis vuitton, well played.

(and aren't you happy that i refrained from using the word "EGG-cellent" during this entire post...
until now?)