8.17.2009

.a little something extra






I am drawn to interiors that feature a mix of materials. Classic and industrial, velvet with stainless, wood with chrome....you get the idea. This type of design was what my grandma would have called "quirky", just a little something extra that makes what is already good special. I agree.

What do you like to add to give an unexpected twist to a room?
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at 17.8.09 Posted by ticklishfromadistance
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22 comments:

  1. ChristinaAugust 17, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    eclectic spaces, for me, are often the most interesting and creative spaces. love the juxtaposition of that shabby chic dresser and the lucite chair.

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  2. FROM THE RIGHT BANKAugust 17, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    Your grandma would definitely call my house quirky! The last room is in my inspiration book - love the sofa with the lucite table.

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  3. lizaAugust 17, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    Oh, I love the top one! Where did you find it??!! Beautiful photos. Hope you're having a great Monday!

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  4. ticklishfromadistanceAugust 17, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    Liza-the top image was from an issue of House Beautiful. It is quite yummy!

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  5. la lune dans le cielAugust 17, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    I also love the mix !at home, old furniture and Ikea design !;)
    and I dream of having the chairs of the third picture!

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  6. Jacqueline @ HOMEAugust 17, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    I just deperately want the 3rd picture...won-der-ful. Oh dear..I don't like all these gorgeous pictures...I want to change my whole house again!!! XXXX

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  7. jess@noelmarieAugust 17, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    The art in the third picture is just gorgeous!

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  8. jaeAugust 17, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    i like to add just what you said....anything that is unexpected...sometimes a bit of whimsy never hurts either. to me a combination of modern and vintage is the way a room has character.

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  9. LenoreNeverM♡reAugust 17, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    beautiful!
    I still adore set of 3 identical flower arrangement on a table...

    ~Fabulous week!
    xo*

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  10. nelyaAugust 17, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    I love all of these and quirky is my go to design. I love a mix of modern and vintage and playing off opposites to really make each item all the more special.

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  11. UnknownAugust 17, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    i especially love the last image! i like a mix of materials too...i think it takes a talented eye to do the right mix.
    xox

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  12. Beth ConnollyAugust 17, 2009 at 11:47 PM

    I love lucite and modern art to add a quirky element to more classic rooms.

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  13. drollgirlAugust 18, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    these are all rather fetching, no? love them!!!

    the only thing i would switch out would be the damien hirst works in the last shot. that prick has way too much money and success and i'd give that space to another artist. or ten. :)

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  14. ticklishfromadistanceAugust 18, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    droll girl-your comments are hilarious and spot on as always!

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  15. FrenchBlueAugust 18, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    little g.
    Leave it to you to come up with some images that are unique in style! I adore this post. There is such a beautiful balance. I wish I had more big walls! I LOVE those colored albums and aqua chest of drawers! Wouldn't your leather sofa look great here? What did you ever do with it?
    Love you!
    Janet

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  16. ticklishfromadistanceAugust 18, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    Janet-you are so sweet. Yes, my sofa would look great, BUT, in a few weeks I will show you exactly how it is.......tease, tease

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  17. JoyceAugust 18, 2009 at 7:56 PM

    I like mixing old, new and art. The first photo makes me want to take my shoes off and skip on over to sit down. Enjoy! xoxo

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  18. orange sugar homeAugust 18, 2009 at 8:11 PM

    I think mixing periods is brilliant and I hope that it is not just a trend!! it makes so much sense and has such appeal. will it last? love these photos!!

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  19. ceeceeAugust 18, 2009 at 9:22 PM

    I love to add contemporary photographs and modern vases. Love your selections.
    Catherine

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  20. lizaAugust 19, 2009 at 12:06 AM

    Just stopping by to tell you how great you are! :)

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  21. ticklishfromadistanceAugust 19, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    Liza-wow. how sweet. you are greater.

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  22. susie qAugust 25, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    These rooms are the best. I love a mash-up. The top photo is now going in my favorites file.

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