Interiors

Damien Langlois-Meurinne

I recently discovered the marvelous work of French designer Damien Langlois-Meurinne.  Monsieur Langlois-Meurinne began his career working in the atelier of Christian Liagre.  He later moved to the German fabric house of Zimmer & Rohde where he was hired to create an in-house furniture collection.  In 2003 he opened his own design firm Agence D.L.M. and later opened a showroom in the Marais district of Paris to showcase his extraordinary line of furnishings, lighting and accessories.  Although his interiors are pretty wonderful, it is his “Actualites” that would  turn any room into a statement.

Here are some favorites.

Damien-Langlois-Meurinne

1// We Are All Made Of Stars – Chandelier 2// Fauteuil, Zimmer & Rohde, 2013 3// To Turn You On – Table, 2007 4// Young Tree Floor Lamp 5// Happiness – High Back Chair

I will be dreaming about his pieces for some time to come.

 

L’Apogee Courcheval

Well, Fall is officially here and my mind is already turning to thoughts of turning leaves, gourds in every color, hearty meals and, of course, the holidays.  So all my cold weather fantasies were realized after seeing the recent completion of L’Apogee Courcheval, the latest luxury hotel from The Oetker Collection of luxury hotels, due to open November 1st, high in the French Alps.  The interior design and décor is credited to renowned architect and interior designer India Mahdavi and Joseph Dirand.

They have created every element of the interiors from the rooms to restaurants, the private chalet to the chairs by the fireplace.  They have produced a chic, contemporary design that is soft, comfortable and luxurious.

L’Apogee-CourchevalWho wouldn’t want to cozy up in the front of this fireplace?

L’Apogee-Courcheval-bedroomA sophisticated play on chalet style.

L’Apogee-Courcheval-fireplaceRich, masculine, enveloping.

L’Apogee-Courcheval-diningOne of the many restaurants at L’Apogee Courcheval.

L’Apogee-Courcheval-green-roomI’m not normally a “green” person, but the combination of green with metallic brass accents is stunning.

I’m ready to start packing, how about you?

 

Cameron Diaz’s Kelly Wearstler Designed Apartment

Okay, so Kelly Wearstler has four best-selling coffee table design books showcasing her own fabulous homes along with the homes of the fabulous A-listers that sign-on to the Wearstler imprimateur.  And, alright she’s been instrumental in elevating the boutique hotel chain that she and her husband, real estate mogul Brad Korzen have developed to a genre all their own.  Add to that, a successful fabric line for Lee Jofa and Schumacher, rug lines for Patterson, Flynn and Martin and The Rug Company, her own eponymous fashion boutique on Melrose Avenue, one of the judges on HGTV’s Design Star and, last, but certainly not least, the mother of two young boys and you have, dare I say it, not only a trendsetter but a designer who has become nearly as famous as some of the famous people for which she designs.

Case in point is the recent apartment she did for Cameron Diaz in this month’s issue of Architectural Digest. Cameron Diaz is not known for being upstaged by anybody or anything, but here she has graciously shared the page with Wearstler herself.   The undisputed star here is, of course, the beautiful apartment that Kelly Wearstler has designed for her.

Kelly Wearstler Living RoomWearstler makes use of  a softer palette, opting for creams, taupes and pale apricots in the livingroom.

Kelly Wearstler Dining RoomHer generous use of metals is on play here, especially in the fabulous vintage Spanish chandelier in the diningroom .

Kelly Wearstler KitchenYou can never have too much metal, especially here where Wearstler has used brass counters and a backsplash in the kitchen, where she has opted for a very graphic and bold green on the cabinets.

Kelly Weastler BathroomPink onyx and brass.  Need I say more.? The design of the shower door is drop dead fabulous.

Images via Elle Decor Magazine

 

 

 

 

 

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