Both are terrific books! If you are interested in more terrific design books, click here. In case you don’t know, titles of any kind are not copyrightable. This is not to be confused with a book with the same title by another favorite designer and architect, Gil Schafer James has written a highly acclaimed book – A Place to Call Home I mean, not only is he smiling in EVERY photograph, he seems to be laughing, in every shot. Not only is he incredibly talented, but I daresay that he’s THE happiest human being on the planet. I’ve not met James, but I sure do hope to one day. At least, for the time being.Ībove is the lovely, lovely work of one of my favorite designers James Farmer. And clutter haters, it’s safe to stop wincing now. “If I lived in ugly surroundings, I’d just curl up and die.” ~ Greg Irvine Please check out this short video about him.ĭon’t worry. Greg Irvine is an Aussie chap and you must check out his instagram. Greg Irvine found via the Style Files, found on Design Sponge I had no idea that John has a shop there. Some of you may recall that I went to Provincetown on Cape Cod last summer. More Astier De Villatte from John Derian’s instagram I really should make a field trip one of these days John Derian and Astier De Villatte at his New York shop Yes, yes I know, I know! Now, please settle back into your seats. However, if you’re into a little Boho/funky, chic, cooler than cool when it comes to decorating with plates, well there’s no better example than John Derian. Okay, just a little warning: The clutterphobes might need to look away for a spell. So, even for the folks who break out in hives if there’s too much going on, I think that you’ll find some images you’ll like. I am trying to include something for everyone. So, let’s get into some great ideas for decorating with plates. But then, many of my old posts aren’t either. It is not nearly up to the high level they currently share. I love it, normally, but this is an old post and it might explain why this one is not up to snuff. As a matter of fact, I link to it at least once or twice a month. Please know that I am not dissing this blog. However I came across this article on Remodelista and surprisingly almost every one is a don’t. The photo came down shortly after the post went up. I’m not going to put in any more don’ts because I live in fear these days that I’m going to insult someone I know like I did in this post. I love the oyster plates, just not on this wall. Plus, there are too many elements on the table. While the basic idea of this is fine, I think it’s too crowded. But even there, I prefer things to be more balanced. The exception might be if incorporated with a somewhat asymmetrical art wall. In fact, I have never seen an asymmetrical pattern with plates that I thought looked terrific. This asymmetrical design, IMO, is not working in this traditional Tudor style home. Oh, stop rolling your eyes at me! It does depend! And, one reason is that what would be glorious for some of you, would feel busy (aka: cluttered) and crazy-making for others.įor instance. Well, what’s the wrong way to hang the plates, Laurel? I don’t.īut, if it’s done wrong, it’s pretty icky poo. However, that doesn’t mean that I don’t think that decorating with plates on the wall is a bad idea. I mean, I have NEVER specified a plate for a wall, nor recommended it to a client.Īnd, most of my plates came from Pottery Barn. I know bupkis about decorating with plates. Now, I have to make a confession which may come as a huge surprise. Today’s post focuses on decorating with plates on the wall. I have no idea why, but I love to mix things around and I believe that some of you have requested this topic. Hi Guys! Hope y’all are enjoying the respite from the bitter cold.
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