Interior Design: Luis Puerta - Inspiring Spanish Interior Designer

Love the decorating work from this fantastic interior designer, Luis Puerta. Luis Puerta is an interior designer from Madrid, Spain. He has a fantastic feeling for style, elegance and harmony. He seeks to create spaces that are serene, elegant and timeless. He seems very much influenced by French design and uses mirrors in his spaces quite often. Take note because his mirror applications are pretty spectacular - such a great way to make a space appear much larger than it is. Be inspired by this talented interior designer ........

The interior designer Luis Puerta

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Source: Luis Puerta 

Interior Design: Elegant table lamps from interior designer Mary McDonald

While surfing on internet today I found these beautiful table lamps from interior designer Mary McDonald, very elegant designs. Below you will find more information about this inspiring interior designer. 

About the interior designer:

Los Angeles-based designer Mary McDonald is one of today’s most sought after designers and is consistently ranked one of House Beautiful “Top 100 Designers”. McDonald’s gorgeous interiors have captivated the design community and are featured in major national publications including Town & Country, Veranda, House Beautiful, Domino, House & Garden and International Vogue.

McDonald’s style combines old-fashioned elegance with a modern sensibility resulting in a fearless, joyful exuberance. Her ability to combine bold patterns, Chinoiserie and Indian influences with contemporary lines and an impeccable sense of color has established her signature style. From the refurbishment of Buster Keaton’s legendary villa to the recent completion of The Luxe Summit Hotel in Bel Air, McDonald’s projects captivate the press. House Beautiful says “her work is timeless and glamorous all spun together with a keen fashion sense…. she’s a fearless, exuberant accessorizer.”

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Source: Mary McDonald

Color Ideas: 12 Iconic Colors from around the World

Would like to share with you these 12 iconic colors from around the world. What an inspiring colors to use for decorating your house. Each color has its own beauty. I can hardly choose. :-) My favourites are Chinese Red, Caribbean Blue, Burgundy, Tibetan Yellow, Jaipur Pink and Prussian Blue. Which colors do you prefer? This blogpost is a repost of my blog of 03-11-2020. Be Inspired .........

Jaipur Pink

"The whole city of Jaipur, India is painted pink. It's an exuberant color, optimistic and positive. Jaipur pink reminds us that we're all alive and everything is possible. I like this type of paint, because it has a chalky layer underneath that blooms through and gives it a patina. Try it with saffron and orange." — Windsor Smith.

Painting: Sydney Harbour Paints Lime Wash Pink Ginger.

Chinese Red

"In Chinese culture, red is the color of good fortune and you see it everywhere — on pagodas, on tugboats in Hong Kong harbor and on paper lanterns swaying in the breeze. This is my all-time favorite Chinese red, in high gloss — like the lacquered tip of one of Diana Vreeland's fingernails. Red is the great clarifier. A touch of it will add crispness to any room." — Miles Redd.

Painting: Benjamin Moore Impervo Alkyd High Gloss Brilliant Red 20.

Pompeian Red

"Pompeian Red is the red — with a bit of rusty orange — that you see in the background of all those frescoes in Pompeii. Amazing that they've survived for millennia. Red creates a wonderful contrast that brings everything else into focus. It's gorgeous, very Italian and very romantic. It has the glow of the sun in it." — Brian McCarthy.

Painting: Farrow & Ball Estate Emulsion Blazer 212.

Caribbean Blue

"My idea of Caribbean Blue is this gorgeous turquoise that takes me straight to the beach. It's the color of water in the sunlight with brightness as well as depth. And like all the Glidden blues, it has a beautiful undertone. It might be pretty intense in a whole room, but try it on one wall, a ceiling, shutters, or a door — all great ways to use a strong color." — Suzanne Kasler.

Painting: Glidden Premium Deepest Aqua GLB24.

Tangerine 

"Apparently the first tangerines were shipped to Europe from Tangier and the city gave its name to the fruit and the color. Try tangerine lacquered in a dining room or a foyer to envelop you with warmth and make you feel as if you've jumped on a jet to some exotic destination." — Jamie Drake.

Painting: Benjamin Moore Impervex Tangelo 2017-30.

Swedish Gray

"I've always responded to Swedish interiors, maybe it's the quality of the light. The color I think of as Swedish gray is subtle and complex. You can see other tones in it and that ambiguity is intriguing. Set it off with dark charcoal or bright white and a bouquet of pink garden roses." — Victoria Hagan.

Painting: Benjamin Moore Aura Feather Gray 2127-60.

Tibetan Yellow

"This is the color of the robes worn by Tibetan Buddhist monks. When you see them walking down the street, it's like a ray of sunshine. Tibetan yellow is vibrant, but somehow it still has a softness and a sense of peace." — Vicente Wolf.

Painting: Pittsburgh Paints Manor Hall Naple's Gold 116-7.

British Racing Green

"I think fondly of British racing green, as I had an MG in exactly this color when I was in my twenties. I would use it in high gloss for a library, because it gives a room lots of shine and drama, creating a cool, quiet space. It goes well with old leather bound books and comfortable furniture." — David Easton.

Painting: Benjamin Moore Advance Hunter Green 2041-10.

Burgundy

"The color Burgundy takes its name from the color of the wines made in the Burgundy region of France. And like a glass of my favorite Pinot Noir, this rich red has depth. It responds dramatically to light and shade. Recommended for rooms where you want to curl up and read." — Katie Ridder.

Painting: C2 Paint Luxe Curtain Call C2-004.

Chartreuse

"Chartreuse is such a happy, spirited color. The name comes from the yellow-green liqueur made by monks in the Chartreuse mountains of France. I tend to gravitate toward the yellow side of the spectrum, and this shade is so multifunctional and rich. It looks amazing with anything from ebonized woods to whites." — Kelly Wearstler.

Painting: Pratt & Lambert Accolade Casava 15-10.

Prussian Blue

"The formula for Prussian blue was born in what is now Poland. It was one of the first artificial pigments and replaced the ultra-expensive ultramarine, unleashing a tsunami of blue into the world. Without it, we wouldn't have those smart Prussian military uniforms or Picasso's Blue Period. I'd use it in a bedroom with crisp white trim." — Alexa Hampton.

Painting: Benjamin Moore Satin Impervo New York State of Mind.

Aegean White

"You see a particular shade of Aegean White all over the Greek islands, where the whitewashed houses seem to incandesce in the light. Each village looks as if it has been planted into the side of the cliff, and this lime-wash paint feels equally organic. I've used it in a dining room where the mottled, chalky texture creates a sense of age and looks beautiful in candlelight." — Darryl Carter.

Painting: Virginia Lime Works Limepaint Bright White.
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Source: House Beautiful

Bedroom Idea: Elegant & refined bedroom by interior designer Melanie Turner

I adore this project by Melanie Turner Interiors. It's an elegant & refined bedroom designed by interior designer Melanie Turner. The gray tones combined with soft white, salmon and touches of gold make this romantic bedroom so warm and inviting while remaining luxurious. Love Melanie's choice of the iron canopy bed, the gray floral wallpaper as well as the Chinoiserie curtains. Beautiful, isn't it? Be Inspired .......

Melanie Turner: beautiful gray bedroom with gray floral wallpaper, framing iron canopy bed accented with white headboard and gray bedding. The bed is flanked by mismatched nightstands with vintage urn alabaster lamps and a white sheepskin bench. The bedroom windows are dressed in pink Chinoiserie fabric, curtains Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Blush Conch Fabric. 

More about the interior designer
Inspired by fashion and borrowing a palette from nature, Melanie Turner’s curated interiors possess a timeless quality that celebrate architectural details and classic design. She is an advocate for not only surrounding yourself with beauty but also living beautifully. Art and collections are signatures of her edited designs. Balance, scale, light and subtle color, or lack thereof, all factor into her residences, creating a timeless effect. MTI’s design projects are located throughout the United States and Mexico. Melanie’s passion for designing beautiful interiors transpires into sophisticated yet, unassuming spaces that change the way people live.

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Source: Melanie Turner Interiors

Decorating: Delightful kids wallpaper 'Garden Friends' by Harlequin

 Could not resist to share with you today this delightful kids wallpaper design called 'Garden Friends'. It's with all kind of insect friends like Bob Butterfly basking in the sunshine or Wanda Worm wiggling in the soil. So cute to see ....... :-)  Earlier I wrote more blogs about wallpaper designs, SEE HERE Be Inspired ........

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Source: HARLEQUIN
For more Inspiration, see also my PINTEREST account

COLOR INSPIRATION - PURPLE, BLACK & GRAY HUES (82)

 As interiorblogger I am always looking for interesting color palettes which I can use for decorating rooms and to inspire my weblog readers. Below you will find this lovely and refined color palette in purple, black and gray hues. Earlier I wrote more blogs about color palettes, SEE HERE 

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Source: Design Seeds
For more photos, see also my Pinterest moodboard "Color Palettes" 

Product Design: The soft green tableware collection Jolie from PIP Studio

While surfing on Instagram I came across this delightful tableware collection 'Jolie' in soft green hues. It's designed by the company PIP Studio. Isn't it a lovely collection to see? They design cheerful tableware, beddings, cushions, wallpaper, school articles, greetings cards, bags and lots of more. Hope I can inspire you too ........ Earlier I wrote another blog about PIP Studio, SEE HERE

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Source: PIP STUDIO