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Dream Spaces: 5 Seriously Glamorous Homes
Luxe textiles and reflective pieces add excitement to contemporary interiors
Contemporary glamor does not mean Liberace's place, kitten-heeled feathered slippers or oodles of rococo. Designers today are using just the right doses of polished finishes, reflective surfaces, crystals, lucite, glass, lacquer, silk and velvet to create elegant spaces that are not over the top.
It's a careful balance that delights me when I see it. Here are five homes from across North America that have been featured as Houzz Tours and are now in our Glamor Hall of Fame.
It's a careful balance that delights me when I see it. Here are five homes from across North America that have been featured as Houzz Tours and are now in our Glamor Hall of Fame.
1. Manhattan Townhouse with High Style. This Manhattan townhouse's glamor comes from a combination of luxe materials like lucite, leather, crystal and chrome.
The designer, Jarlath Mellett, also used striking silhouettes against light backgrounds, like these dark armchairs and floor lamp against soft white drapes.
The home combines a mid-century sensibility with more contemporary details with amped-up (yet not over the top) ornamentation.
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2. Contemporary Meets Tradtional in Saskatoon: This sleek showhome, decorated by Atmosphere Interior Design, is full of polished finishes, runway-inspired fabric choices and reflective surfaces.
The main living room's high ceilings are emphasized by long window treatments, subtle trimwork and the large painting that extends high above the mantle. Toile on the contemporary chairs is a nod to traditional style, while the zebra rug and perfectly clipped topiaries add some pop pizazz.
A wall-sized mirror inset behind the bed doubles the visual size of the space and the light.
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3. A Fashionable Oasis in Arizona: This desert home designed by Jamie Herzlinger looks like a fashionable mirage. It has clean lines and the right amount of shine in all the right places (check out the reflective metal over this dining table).
This incredible mirror mosaic wall is artistic and has a hint of disco style.
A range of soft fabrics in light colors, paired with glass, lucite and mirrored furnishings creates relaxed glamour in the bedroom.
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5. Champagne Looks on a Beer Budget in the O.C: Glamor doesn't have to break the bank. Domicile Interior Design mixed flea market and Craigslist finds with pieces from IKEA and other retailers, using custom touches to give everything a unique flair.
It's all in the details when it comes to glamorous design. Patterns, textures, finishes and well-curated baubles all play a part. Don't keep your jewelry hidden in some box; lay it out as part of the display.
This round glass table is a space saver; being glamorous means never being cramped. It also lets one admire the fabric on the chairs and the retro-style light fixture.
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