Ally of From the Right Bank has another “What’s Your Style in One Picture?” challenge. As the other participants have lamented, this was so difficult to do. There were a lot of images in my files that really spoke to me but didn’t feel as authentic as this one.
I was smitten with this image when House of Turquoise posted photos from designer Liz William’s portfolio. It’s from a beach condo on Amelia Island in Florida and was featured in Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles.
This image wasn’t in the magazine article and I didn’t have any details such as whether the pieces were antique or reproduction. Liz kindly and quickly (within a few minutes!) responded to my emails asking for some details.
I love that this space within a master bedroom doesn’t look contrived. The home is near the beach but it doesn’t scream “beachy” and an antique French settee is unexpected.
Why do I love this room? Let me count the ways:
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has just enough colour
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mix of antique pieces with current fabrics
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antique carved French settee with one bench cushion, recovered in a beautiful blue Calvin Klein fabric
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ottoman in a graphic Duralee fabric
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books as accessories
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vintage wire basket
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antique lamp (unique and quirky)
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antique painted side table
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serene, pale white-grey wall colour (BM OC-25)
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original painting
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beautiful, custom pillows (love how the blue in the pom-pom ties in with the painting)
Thank you Liz for answering all of my questions (while on vacation!) about this beautiful space. Thanks to Ally for hosting the challenge. Join in the fun here!
If you need help figuring out what your style is, please email me at vanessa@vanessafrancis.com.
Shannon @ What's Up Whimsy
June 17, 2010I LOVE that ottoman!
Ruby
June 17, 2010I love that entire space…after taking a quiz on my style yesterday I fit in three , sometimes four categories, not sure I could sum it up in pic, but this comes close!
DesignTies
June 17, 2010I love that ottoman too!! Both the style and the fabric are great 🙂
Kelly
Style Attic
June 17, 2010Beautifully styled! I love your bullets, well stated 🙂
ashlina {the decorista}
June 18, 2010superb choice. i love it. 🙂
Irene
June 18, 2010Wow! This room juist looks soft and quiet. A perfect place for reading a book.
Marcus Design
June 18, 2010I love your choice Vanessa, I think my most favorite parts are the soft turquoise palette, that piece of art, and of course the lovely ottoman!! Wonderful choice 😉
Nancy
Julia @ Hooked on Houses
June 18, 2010Ooh, that really is lovely. So calm and serene!
one sydney road
June 18, 2010I’m amazed that you guys were able to pick one picture – so hard to do!! Love the soft blue color in this room…gorgeous.
FROM THE RIGHT BANK
June 18, 2010I am in love with the color of that settee! The whole space is really beautiful and like you said, it feel like the beach without overdoing it. Thanks so much for participating in the challenge. I know it was hard! 🙂 Have a great weekend.
spark! (Ada-Marie)
June 24, 2010I found you on From the Right Bank and I absolutely LOVE your “one picture” pick. Great style!