Saturday, August 21, 2010

2010 Hampton Designer Showhouse Kitchen

Cutting edge technology seems at home here with cottage white Craftsman-style cabinetry. Refrigerated compartments are housed within the cabinetry as well as warming drawers to keep meals at the perfect serving temperature. Two-inch Calcutta marble counters & vintage pendant lighting in polished nickel along with a stainless steel farm sink (unseen in this photo) gives this cozy cottage charm!

2010 Hampton Showhouse Guest Bedroom

The guest bedroom walls are covered in plum silk grasscloth which is stunning live! The delicate embroidered fabric by Lee Jofa very simply dresses the French doors, windows & bed canopy. A very comfortable guest bedroom. I would add Hunter-Douglas Luminette privacy shadings with remote control under the draperies.

Master Bedroom Mirrored Furniture

The entire bed is rendered in an antiqued mirrored finish such as you would find at the best Parisian flea markets. Pale lavendar walls & deeper shade draperies define the glamourous elegant space. Sophisticated mix of period & modern pieces give this room a definite European flair!

Master Bedroom Sitting Area

This Master Suite features a sitting area with a silverleaf metallic~painted octagonal domed ceiling. It's stunning in person! It reflects the mirrored furniture in the adjoining bedroom.

Verandah

This verandah features a colorful splash of Morrocan~inspired ikat fabrics for the accent pillows & as artwork above the summer white cushions contrast~corded in tangerine! Draping fabric across the doorways also adds to the exotic flair!

Friday, August 20, 2010

2010 Hampton Showhouse Dining Room

The beautiful coffered ceiling & wall paneling create the backdrop for this Georgian~inspired dining room. The bold citron formal draperies contrast with the "Irish blue" walls. The round Regency table and painted chairs dressed in pink leather pick up the colors of the 19th century Indian cotton Agra carpet. Bold splashes of color work here! Not so sure about the choice of lampshade pendant lighting. I would have done something transparent such as a crystal chandelier so you can see the beauty of this bay window treatment instead of hiding it.

2010 Hampton Showhouse Grand Living Room

This 2-story living room features a 22' white stacked-stone fireplace, detailed wall paneling & a wall of windows to the pool & reserve. The woven textured stripe Phillip Jeffries wallcovering complements the natural stone. Sunburst mirror above the fireplace, tall mirrored cabinets flanking the fireplace & tastefully simple upholstered sofa/pillow allows the draperies in a graphic geometric take center stage as the only print fabric in the room. It also mimics the design in the pair of tall cabinets to tie those elements together.

2010 Hampton Designer Showhouse Foyer

Architectural panel & moulding appointments make this entrance foyer classicly elegant. The wallcovering is luxuriously woven; both solid and wide stripe. The simple table & fern with decorative glass balls shakes things up from being too serious & formal. The potted plant & decorative lighting adds to the lighthearted feeling!

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Hamptons Chanel-Inspired Master Bathroom

This Coco Chanel~inspired Master Bath from the Hamptons Designer Showhouse is romantic & peaceful. It has a touch of luxury with the French custom cabinetry & clawfoot tub. I luv the vanity chair & lighting~the only change I would have made would be to add a plush lambswool area rug to step onto coming out of the tub. Oh yes~and a few soy candles!