The Great Indoors
I thought I’d start off the week showing you interior photographs featuring decorative painting and great color combinations — or as I call it, The Great Indoors.? Off we go!
Words cannot express the love I have for these two rooms: the striking yet happy mix of white and tangerine (left, possibly from Elle Decor) and the unexpected-ness of the stencilwork on the right.? These were in my morgue file and the sources are unknown.
The picture (below, left) shows a bit of the Giuletta e Romeo hotel in Venice, Italy.? I love the elements of the right picture: ceilings, walls, chair rail and flooring.? (Source Unknown)
I have always enjoyed seeing one color in one room leading into another color in another room.? (Below) This is the harmonious mix of colors found in the main lobby of the Greenbrier Hotel in West Virginia.? It was designed by Dorothy Draper.
(Below) This home was featured in Elle Decor and photographed by Pieter Estersohn.? It is a 15th century mansion near Florence, Italy belonging to Maria Beatrice and Leonardo Ferragamo.? To see another room, click here.
(Below) Last but certainly not least, is this extraordinary bedroom photographed by Giorgio Majno.? It is within a state apartment in the Castello di Masino (The Masimo Castle).? Apparently, there is decorative painting and trompe l’oeil artworks throughout the entire castle.? The structure was built in the 11th century and the chinoiserie panels on these walls were created in 1781.? It is now owned by the FAI, the Italian Environmental Fund.
Hope you’ve enjoyed these pics — have a wonderful day!
Sharon
908 days ago
wow, these work are amazing, Something about it that makes the room so much bigger and important. I wish to have these in my room. sigh!!
Theresa Cheek
905 days ago
I have the orange and white first photo in my files….think it was Elle Decor…
Regina
901 days ago
Thank you, Sharon & Theresa!
Melanie@designamour
899 days ago
Oooh! Ahhhhh! First two SO different and SO doable with Modello masking stencils. Sorry-that’s just immediately where MY mind goes….
deb staver
616 days ago
Just found you and enjoyed the pictures and your enthusiasm. I am a self taught artist who has enjoyed the creative process and success. I also have sold many paintings. I am eager though, to attract the business I so immensely enjoyed in previous years. I am have never had to advertise, the work in the past just flowed to me. Eventhough, I consider myself a seasoned faux finisher and artist and I am quite the novice at getting myself out there. Are there such things as agents that represent faux artist like myself? Of course, I am working with interior designers but I would love to be have reputable agent book my work and let me do what I love to do is to creative. If you have an interest in writing about this , I would appreciate your thoughts and ideas.