Element Trends: Neutral Glamour

 

I mentioned that antique looks abounded. I home furnishings they were the essential pallet of old world elegance in bleached, faded, washed and worn in every sort of way. Linen is the ruling fabric. It’s strong, has a wonderful variety of natural colors and will wrinkle to provide the comfortable, relaxed but dressy look it is known for. Carved details, scrolls, curves, French and Italian influences and more rounded forms over straight lines add to the opulence of this look.

 

 

 

Natural elements, like shells and sculptural elements, like this classic horse head were nice accents to add to the completed looks. The lighting fixtures also are considerate to this mix of Venetian Palazzo meets shabby chic beach house meets Palm Beach Classic.

 

I also wanted to point out the importance of green. Green is big. Period, the end. Green is the new black.  As an accent it lets us know nature is always in the wings. It makes everything alive.  Note how it brings life into the still life of these neutrals. But I like it best as a potent accent. 

Neutrals are unsinkable. I 'm proclaiming "concrete" as the best go to color other than white. The multitude of stone and mortar plays up fantastically with textures and light. Look at how the statue above, centered on the console seems to tie together all the elements in this display setting. It works because it brings an unexpected guest to the table; glamour.  I suggest you run out now and find some concrete to bring home, antique or 50’s is best.  If you can’t, paint it with buttermilk and leave outside to weather for a year before bringing in.  You’ll be glad you did.