Rainy days make me appreciate Belgian and Swedish styles. The fundamental principle seems to be, Bring in the light. I've been reading about it, and as best I can tell, this style is accomplished by using muted colors (grays, creams, whites), brighter accent colors (muddy blues and rosy-pink-reds), crystal chandeliers, mirrors, linen, candlelight, slipcovers, Gustavian antiques, lighter wood finishes. And so on.
Just as long as it brightens your inner world on a grim day.
Restoration Hardware has reinterpreted the style a bit, though I'm not sure what my husband would say if I brought home a deconstructed chair.
Just as long as it brightens your inner world on a grim day.
Restoration Hardware has reinterpreted the style a bit, though I'm not sure what my husband would say if I brought home a deconstructed chair.
A tour of Houzz turned up a beautiful room. I like the blingy chandelier, gray walls, a muddy blue armoire.
Despite the muted tones, everything is light and hopeful.
Despite the muted tones, everything is light and hopeful.
Whites, creams, pale grays. A touch of gilt.
I'm not sure how to label this style. Do you know?
It features Belgian linen draperies.
A sunny white room with a hint of gilt. This room really makes me want to leave my interior doors alone--just leave them white.
But I'm still thinking.
Here, RH's showroom is very polished and chic, but I wouldn't be able to rest until I'd added a vase filled with peonies. Actually, I would add a lot more. Lots.
Love this kitchen by Walker Zanger.
The clean lines and occasional curves. I'm happy to see a black Viking tucked into the creamy cabinetry.
Gilt, blossoms, painted furniture. A whispery soft wallpaper pattern.
Another RH room.
What would you add?
The tallest headboard ever. Love the curvy dresser.
Muted paint colors from House Beautiful.
The sparkle of a chandelier, the soft color and fragrance of flowers, and the rich patina of Gustavian antiques.
It's a good day to ponder style. How to make it my own.
Style is like a raindrop.
Imperfectly perfect.
Not quite round.
Style is like a raindrop.
Imperfectly perfect.
Not quite round.
When it comes to Swedish/Belgian style, I won't be able to tick off all of the boxes. My colors might be darker. My antiques might not be antique. Things might be skewed. But they'll be personal.
A room isn't a room until someone breathes the air, stacks books on a table, tosses a wool throw on a chair, adds tulips in a vase. It may not be perfect, but it will be alive.
A room isn't a room until someone breathes the air, stacks books on a table, tosses a wool throw on a chair, adds tulips in a vase. It may not be perfect, but it will be alive.
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