Refined elegance by Marie Flanigan

Good morning lovely DTI readers! Just a quick note that over the past couple of weeks I worked on and and scheduled posts to publish starting today running to the end of the month as I am headed to Mexico Wednesday. Monday's pets on furniture will return in February.  

It was not that long ago that Jo shared some fabulous spaces by Houston-based interior designer Marie Flanigan, but I am back with more! Refined elegance with subtle dramatic touches with a gorgeous wallpaper, a dreamy light fixture, a dark wall, large scale art. Luxurious without being pompous. 

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Classically neutral

I continue to be smitten with Andrew Brown's sophisticated, classic+contemporary+modern blend of styles with an always soothing neutral scheme and this home is no exception. Gorgeous and timeless. 

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Traditional with a bohemian edge

New York interior designer Katie Leede has managed to bring traditional and bohemian chic together in this home and create something so dynamic, lush, and welcoming. I have looked through these photos so many times, finding new and unexpected details with each pass. Lots of colour, wonderful textures and patterns are what Katie is all about, carefully curated together with beautiful art and antiques. 

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A neoclassical home by Tara Shaw

I don't know if it's that I'm now in my godforsaken 40's and life as I knew it will never be the same, but I never really thought much about "traditional" style decor such as this neoclassical home designed by New Orleans based Tara Shaw. And spaces like the dining room below really move me, much more than they ever did before. Of course, I would throw in a few more mid-century modern bits (as Tara has done in a couple of the rooms) just to keep things eclectic. 

A labour of love

Originally two keepers cottages this West Sussex flint house was extended and remodelled but not into a modern McMansion. No. Something just a little more special was achieved. Newly constructed rooms were given character and warmth with the extensive use of reclaimed oak and elm timbers and old York stone slabs. A modern glass link almost disappears while allowing light to flood into this quintessentially English home. Even the "new" oak beams were hollowed out to hide modern services. Truly a labour of love. Eckensfield by Caroline Holdaway Design.