Monday, August 3, 2009

Inspiring Interiors

Hi Everyone! It's Crystal from Plush Palate again. Thanks so much for all your lovely comments on my last post. Though we all miss Tina dearly, I appreciate you making me feel so welcome here in the meantime! 

I spend a lot of time thumbing through interior design images each day. Most of the time they are perfectly composed, brilliantly staged, and impossibly pristine. As a perfectionist, that speaks to me and is what I strive for in my own place. But every once in a while, I crave to see those spaces that take me out of my comfort zone. I want to be floored and energized by something messy, something unexpected, or something creatively genius. That's when I turned to the The Selby, where the homes they shoot are refreshingly lived in and always overflow with personality. 

Isabelle McNally, Actress; at home in Greenwich Village NYC

Sofia Achaval, Stylist; at home in Paris

Ryan Korban, Interior Designer; at home in the West Village NYC

Frederic Beigbeder, Author; at home in Paris

10 comments:

Unknown said...

I loved the interior of Sofia Achaval's home in Paris. I thought is is so brilliantly beautiful: bright pallet, interesting combinations of materials, looks like a very happy place to live in.

Beautiful Day said...

The first few images are a bit cringe factor (because I can relate to them more than I would normally admit!) Love Ryan Korban's home, (and his eyes!), but the records and books in the author's shots really speak to me.
Wendy xx

Bakkanekko said...

sweet jesus! look at those fabulous books! i wanna have that many of books, god books :)

Anonymous said...

Those places are awesome!

Unknown said...

I so agree with you, there are so many interiors photos well, beautiful but lifeless (?). These one you show are so refreshing, I can imagine myself in there!

katrina and the king said...

One thing is for sure: it's sure nice to see a messy house in photos!! A relief :) The 1st .

Tickled Pink And Green said...

Love the pictures! Especially that one with all the messy drawers and chest. Makes me feel less guilty typing this comment instead of cleaning up. ;-)

TheBeautyFile said...

I love Isabel's place...her beautiful mess makes me feel right at home!

Anonymous said...

Isabelle's place is fantastic! What comfy clutter. Makes me remember that clutter is good!

stagingworks2009 said...

Crsytal..I love these interiors. Thanks a lot for sharing such wonderful inspiration. People need to read your post here to enjoy the beauty of such interiors. From Toronto Home Stager