Amazing “Aqua and Yellow” Living room!
February 23, 2011 in Bright, Chic, Glamorous, Hottest Designers, Living room, Wallpaper / Tiles / Murals, Yellow
I’m so excited about these images! A couple weeks ago I spent about an hour trying to find the designer of this fantastic room, but to no fruition. Now look what I stumbled across on the always fabulous Decorati Access?! This room is designed by (drumroll please) Philip Gorrivan and photographed by Michael Graydon.
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A closer look =)
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The amazing thing with this living room is the fact that the architecture and furniture is very traditional, while all the modernness is due to color and pattern. Wouldn’t you say?
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Another Closeup…
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Semi circle home bar clad in white alligator skin and embellished with nailhead trim? I’ll have a whisky please!
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Head over to Decorati Access to read a great interview with Philip Gorrivan!
[Whoops! Had comments turnes off, my bad. Should be open now =)]
Ali Ryan said on February 23, 2011
I recall seeing this room in Canadian House and Home. I just pulled my issue – it was in Jan 2009 and there was very little mention of the designer until the end – mostly the article was about the homeowner and her vision for the house. Glad to see that the designer is now getting the credit he deserves! Thanks for sharing!
Nancy@marcusdesign said on February 23, 2011
YAY Linda!!! Your detective skills are excellent my friend :) I knew it was Victoria Websters home but I wanted to know the designer :) I just love this home, it is so memorable. And I WANT the beach print soooo bad you have no idea. I was also trying to figure out the photographer of the print, my guess is Massimo Vitali. LOVE!
Nancy xo
Kathysue said on February 23, 2011
Linda, this room is so chic and stylish. I think a room like this becomes timeless!! Thank you for sharing. i love the pops of bright colors. KS
Erin said on February 24, 2011
Oh how I love this room! The color is so cheery and fun, but the space so traditional. You’re so right. And I too want that beach print so bad!!
Jen@Organized-Design said on February 24, 2011
Thanks for stopping by. Love your site, and especially love this room. It’s so dang fantastic! You’ve got a new follower!!
Megan said on February 25, 2011
Hey there-love all the rooms that show- keep up the good work!! As for this room- I am Canadian and have seen this room twice now- once as stated above in the magazine- Canadian House and Home Jan 2009, and then again in a more recent issue of Canadian House and Home (sorry can’t remember). Anyways-the owners have updated the Living room even more by having what amounts to “Grafitti” all over the walls- Gone is the great Wallpaper and in it’s place is a “hot mess”- and I mean that in a bad way. In my opinion-it looks HORRIBLE. But then again it’s not my house. But to me it is just doing something to be pretentious or I don’t know what- I am all for creativity but this- I just don’t get it. It was a beautiful room and now it is way over the top. Try and find the pic- if I can find it I will let you know. Again love seeing everything you post
Linda said on February 27, 2011
Wow, I can’t believe they changed this room?! Hope you find the pics, I’m stoked to see what they did!
xo Linda
laura trevey said on February 26, 2011
Gorgeous color combination ~ I love it!!
Kelly @ JAX does design said on February 26, 2011
This is such a pretty living room. It’s bright and happy and elegant and fun, all rolled into one :-) Love the architectural detailing in the ceiling and in the doorway, and those big windows are fantastic.
Hilary said on February 28, 2011
Hey Linda.
Check out this link and see a video tour of Victoria’s home. I work for House&Home and got the chance to view Victoria’s place for myself. She made some daring choices but I think that it all works!
http://houseandhome.com/tv/segment/fearless-decorating-house-tour
BrandiNell said on March 1, 2011
I LOVE Yellow and Aqua together! I have been thinking about using these colors in a guest room of mine. So serene and pretty!
Star said on March 2, 2011
OMG! I love these bright and vivid colors, but I love how the grey grounds everything. Hmmm…its gots my wheels turning!