Sophisticated Elegance: White on Brown
January 23, 2011 in Brown, Classic, Hottest Designers, Lighting, Living room, Luxurious, Mood Board, Paint Picker, Steal the Style
A clean color palette of brown and white is a sure hit if you are aiming for a elegant and sophisticated look in your home. The point is proven in this beautiful living room designed by Kelly Proxmire.
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With such a simple color palette, the details are all the more important. White molding creates depth not only on the ceiling, but also on furniture and doors. Notice how Kelly combines damask fabrics with chevron and dots in the next photo:
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KELLY PROXMIRE /DAMASK FABRIC / TUDOR BROWN PAINT / PAGODA LAMP / FRANCES ELKINS CHAIR / PILLOWS
The deep rich paint color is such a wonderful backdrop for curvy white furniture like this, don’t you think? I really see the gorgeous details in the ceiling as the icing on the cake. Such a delightful detail.
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Lesley Anne Kinney said on January 23, 2011
I’ve done a number of rooms recently with silver coach lines on the ceiling (I do a lot of ceilings), it’s such a nice, subtle touch.
I love the room but would want just a touch of another colour in there.
Lisa said on January 23, 2011
Oh that is a beautiful little touch on the ceiling. Really does finish it off. I agree with Lesley Anne that a little hit of turquoise, pink or orange would be wonderful!
Maca Martinez said on January 23, 2011
Such an elegant palette! I like the way fabrics and shapes combine. Beautiful post! XoXo
Elements said on January 23, 2011
Oh the inspiration. My kitchen and dining has this feature colour and I am thinking my bedroom needs, not just one wall but all 4. Always great to have photo evidence to convince husbands. Thanks lovely.
Sharon said on January 23, 2011
gorgeous! and silk throw pillows are always gorgeous!
Meg of domicileDesign said on January 23, 2011
A gorgeous room – the details really keep the simple color palette from being to blah – I’m in love with the monogrammed pillow and the ceiling!!
Kelly @ JAX does design said on January 24, 2011
Love, love, LOVE this room! It’s already in my inspiration folder. I’m going to copy that ceiling detail :-)
Bryanna said on January 24, 2011
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Linda @ theLENNOXX said on January 26, 2011
Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a comment, I’m so happy you found my blog!! I hope to hear more from you =D
xo Linda
Nancy@marcusdesign said on January 24, 2011
I love this palette, I think I especially love it because it gives the same strong & sophisticated look as black and white does. Very pretty room, and a perfect example!!
Nancy xo
Trish said on January 24, 2011
Stunning, you always display the most beautiful designs!!
I have tagged you for a couple of blog awards if you have time.
Cheers!!
barbara@hodge:podge said on January 24, 2011
Ahh, such a soothing palette. Love it!