I discovered this gorgeous home via the pages of Western Interiors, which introduced me to designer Renea Abbott whose explanation of her design philosophy had me jumping with agreement! “I always like to throw in a little bling, a teeny bit of sparkle, to an otherwise clean and contemporary spacee.”
Yes, yes, yes, Renea!! You know that’s my philosophy. A touch of glam factor for every room – usually in the form of beautiful chandeliers or gilded mirrors. So, of course I had to use this space for today’s Room of the Week.
The first hint of glam is the high back chair with its gilded arms, and those luxurious pillows as well! The candlesticks also add a touch of drama, and the bench in front of the fireplace is fantastic. But, let’s not stop at one room – there’s so much more gorgeousness to explore in this Houston home…
Why hello ginormous chanel bag and gilded chandelier and mirror and table. You must have known I was coming for a visit! (Yes, even I can admit, that’s a bit much.) I do really love the clean hallway and that gorgeous little settee though. A perfect mix of modern and traditional, with the wood floors providing a touch of warmth.
Ahhhh…the bedroom. The far chest and table lamps are a bit traditional antique for my taste, but I would gladly take the rest.. especially the ceiling which keeps the room from feeling to stuffy. Again, loving the gilded gold in the chair. In fact, I love all the variety of seating options in here – not for actual conversation of course, but for preventing me from throwing my clothing all over the floor! And the chaise to lounge on by the fire. Lovely!
The “Oh, is that where I left that bag? Silly me!” placement of the Chanel bag disturbs me to no end.
It’s worse than the stylist placing shoes by the bed, by the chair, under the table, by the sofa…you get what I mean.
The rest of the house looks really nice though.
The little settee is FAB… LOVE it!
I love this home! That hallway on the cover definitley rationalized the purchase of this issue! I just adore the settee with the more modern art over it.
I love the house, but I would be happy just to have whatever came in that LARGE Chanel bag!
xoxo
Rebecca June
I’m with Townhouse Lady about the bag – a little obnoxious. Do love the bedroom, it’s a nice mix. And that hallway with the settee – really nice!
Wow, these are some of the most stunning photos I’ve seen in a long time-how inspiring! I LOVE that first photo-the walls, the walls!
oh. my. goodness.
My husband and I are moving in the next year and we’ve already decided that the next house we buy will be NOT new. We love the character of the older homes – there’s so much more to work with!!!
I love the black and white art above the settee – so simple but such a big statement! I’m working on a similar little DIY project myself. This picture has inspired me to get going!
x
What a lovely home! I could move in right now…
Renea Abbott owns a store in Houston called Shabby Slips right by my office. It is phenom. You all would love it!
http://www.shabbyslipshouston.com/
thats my kind of room!!
Not only do I love the house, but how awesome is it to use a chanel shopping bag as a prop? i can’t stop imagining what lovely item must be in a bag that big!
The townhouse Lady is so right on. It removes any elegance the tableaux had immediately. As stately as the sette & artwork are the entryway is the polar opposite… tacky to the degree of obnoxious.
Haha… think that Chanel bag is a permanent addition?
Really beautiful home – I just love that bedroom