Consistency/Inconsistency vs. Thematic.

13 years ago

In the September issue of Traditional Home, which I flipped through, there is a large Hollywood Regency style home featured. The people who come to mind when you think of HR are people like Willaim Haines, James Mont, Karl Springer, Tony Duquette and, more recently, Kelly Wearstler. And, I tend to think "glitzy" when I think of HR style. This house is a bit different.

The outside is definitely a certain Hollywood type: vaguely colonial revival with painted brick and clapboard but stripped and deco-fied a bit.

But the inside is what I really noticed because there is a LOT going on, and yet in an overall, traditional, (expensive), modulated way--it all works together.

A lot of the millwork is Georgian: dentil mouldings, columned arches with keystones...but in the entryway the railing and chandelier are Italianate.

The dining room has an italianate chandelier, medallion and ceiling with Federal/Regency looking furniture.

The breakfast room has Zuber panoramic paper, so it reads "French", as does the treillage garden.

The living room has what I would consider an Irish ceiling and mantle piece, and Charles-of-London style upholstery, so I would say overall, English.

The library has waxed, (veering toward slight pickle) paneling. They took down wood paneling with the pickwick detailing and put up --wood paneling. One of those super expensive changes that almost ends up looking the same.

Anyway here is a house that has rooms that differ specifically from each other in style but because it was done with a careful hand, it doesn't look thematic--just "traditional".

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ttodd
13 years ago
Well you know that as soon as I started reading your post my hand subconcious;y reached for the issue where it lied on top of the printer.

I agree w/ your assesment 100%. I'd only had an opportunity to quickly peruse the issue when it arrived before having to put it down. While flipping through that particular article I thought "Something is slightly off kilter from room to room and it all works. It absolutely has an 'acquired over time' appeal and a real home feel and you've pinpointed exactly why.

I absolutely believe that multiple styles can live in a home differing from room to room and still have complete flow. You either have to really take your time over time doing that or you can hire a great designer.

And isn't that the hallmark of a great designer? That the end result looks effortless as if it's 'always been'? Not the same from room to room to room?

At least that's what sets a a true design artist aside from a really good decorator.

Was it Bronwynsmom who pointed that out on another thread where a poster was drawn to very different styles? If it wasn't I'd love for someone to refresh my memory as to who it was.

Thanks for bringing this up!
kitchendetective
13 years ago
Howdja get the September Traditional Home when I just received the July one??????????????? Feeling very left out and it sounds like it's right up my alley. :>(
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Consistency/Inconsistency vs. Thematic.

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