Apologises if it’s a tad early to make such a bold statement but I totally don’t understand why this look is still around. I have just spent some time researching and there is a whole plethora of boring spaces out there. Conservative, predictable and boring and I just don’t get why.
Homes should be glamorous, swanky, eclectic with a whole hodge podge of furniture styles going on – some historical grand gestures mixed in with modern ones. Louis armchairs upholstered in patent leather for example, Victorian cabinets sprayed tomato red and then further embellished. It’s a look that is theatrical, tantalising a little bit cartoon but never kitsch. Its drool worthy, its irresistible and more often than not chic. Super easy to achieve just surround yourself with stuff you love and then layer it. Pile up mantles, tables, shelves and so on and your pad will take on a glorious bohemian fancy-free attitude.
Walls are often times over looked and left bare. Layer them like crazy I say, paintings, letters and a fabulous animal’s head will build up layers and create an interesting dialogue.
This look may not be everyone’s cup of tea but its interesting. Striped walls make a statement and are further enhanced with a cluster of personal treasures on the mantle.
I love your style and I love your blog, but I don’t agree that homes ‘should’ be anything. I’m bored to the back teeth with minimalism, but there are those who still get some kind of purist pleasure from it, and that’s fine, I think.
Yes! Down with boring minimalism!
love the stripped walls… i would practically would wear that. got far too many stripped shirts
speaking of walls, can u do a blog on how to decorate with plates? i got a loads of plates that i so want to put up on the walls but the only probelm is that they vary in sizes, shape and design but all are japanese. u reckon i cud group them tightly and manage to get away?
I reckon you can indeed group them tightly together
i mean striped! ha ha
As much as I love your style, I don’t agree that Minimalism is grim. I think it has its place along with every other style out there. I believe that minimalism can be stunning if done well … have you seen pictures of Angela Dunns’ home for example.
Minimal but within the setting of a converted ballroom.
Totally respect your opinion but naturally disagree – to me a home that is devoid of personal stuff just isn’t a home its more like a museum. I haven’t seen a minimal home yet that doesn’t somehow feel uptight – beautiful maybe but uptight.
True I do like looking at beautiful minimalist interiors, whist not actually knowing anyone who lives like that. But I know a few people that live in spaces that are unintentionally minimal; you know the usual beige walls, brown leather sofas and a flat screen TV and not much else.
Adore your style, but don’t agree with you here. Minimalism (when done right) is a great way of decorating because it makes your home a calming oasis. When there is not a lot of clutter, you have space to breathe and think. The world out there is already so full of stimuli that it is important to have a place of respite in our homes, at least. A space full of personal things etc. may be interesting, but it isn’t restful.
Understand where you are coming from and here often times from clients here the same argument. Style is personal and its a good thing we don’t all love the same stuff. For me however minimal rooms are not relaxing – when everything is all pared back rooms just feel empty and sterile not relaxing and cosy. But hey we can all have our opinions and the good thing about being minimal is that its the easiest look to pull off financially and Intellectually which is a good thing.
You are totally right, of course. Thanks for your reply and thanks for an amazing blog too (forgot to say that earlier).
Very sweet of you to say thank you