This week’s Stuff Magazine features Heather Hazelton’s condo designed by Boston-based interior designer Kristine Mullaney. Heather is a fun and gorgeous girl who’s the local ad manager at CW56. That means she gets to meet “Gossip Girl” cast cuties. But that’s not what the story is about. “Beantown Boudoir: TV Exec Heather Hazelton Gets Her Glam On At Home” looks at Heather’s Back Bay home, made newly fabulous by Kristine Mullaney.
Heather had the usual mélange of IKEA, Pottery Barn and Crate & Barrel pieces; you know, the particleboard wardrobe and the mammoth brown sectional complete with olive paint. That is, until she hired Kristine, who transformed her place into a glam and girly haven. Heather told me, “I travel a lot. I’m never here, so I don’t focus on decorating. My place definitely didn’t match my personality or my wardrobe.”
Kristine started by asking Heather to pull her favorite dresses from her closet. Out came the Diane von Furstenberg, Theory, Chanel, Gucci, and Herve Leger. (That may well be what I’d buy if I were a single, childless exec with an amazing body.) The bold patterns and colors were Kristine’s inspiration. She says, “I try to pick colors that my clients wear, that they look good in. From opening up her closet, it was clear that Heather wasn’t afraid of color or bold statements.”
While a DVF print influenced the overall tone, it was a coral Leger from which Kristine took color cues. For the entry, Kristine says, “We took that Leger dress and kicked it up about five notches.”
Entry
The checkerboard marble floor was already in place. They painted the walls Birds of Paradise by Benjamin Moore. Kristine found the chandelier at an estate sale in Beacon Hill at auction. It was dusty and gross but she knew it would shine when it was all cleaned up.
Bedroom
The bedroom is glam, but softly romantic too. Kristine wanted to evoke the feel of old time Hollywood starlets. The wallpaper is Schumacher Kyoto Flower in silver and the silk charmeuse drapes are from Osborne & Little. Kristine says, “I wanted it to look like a silk charmeuse evening gown.” The Stark Leopard Rose rug adds to the Hollywood vibe. Heather bought the Donna Karan bedding on sale at Bloomingdale’s, and she found the light fixture at Domain, pre-Kristine. “It was the one thing I did that was good,” she jokes. The raspberry and pink pillows are made from Jane Churchill fabrics.
Bedroom Closet
The closets are completely new, and the perfect use of the room’s extra space. A large closet was crucial for Heather. Kristine based the design of Heather’s new closet on Dorothy Draper’s style contrasting black and white. Heather says, “All I wanted was a closet. Kristine was talking about the molding; I didn’t’ know what she was talking about, but when she finally showed me a picture, I said, ‘I want that!’ And then I went to L.A. for a week and when I came back, it was done!”
Accessory Closet
This was the original closet. Kristine turned it into a shoe and accessory closet. It’s based on a picture of Kim Cattrall’s closet, which she saw in a magazine.
Bathroom
The bathroom is painted in another bold shade of pink – Benjamin Moore Vibrant Blush. The original black tiles tie in with the black and white closets.
The best seat in the living room.
The living room isn’t complete yet, but here’s the statement piece – the Jeannie chair from Mitchell Gold. And Heather found it all on her own. It came in hot pink, all ready to go, but Kristine suggested this rosey raspberry cotton velvet from Duralee instead. The contrast leather piping is the perfect finishing touch. The ivory carpet is from Stark, and they’ve ordered a mirrored console from Ballard Designs to use as a media cabinet. Heather loves mirrors, so much so that her friends teaser her about it. There’s a mirrored piece in the bedroom too.
Of the overall look Heather says, “I wanted my place to be feminine and sexy and comfortable. When I finally come home its shut down time. The high heels are off and pajamas go on. I make dinner and hop in my chair.”
What a fun apartment — I love all the bold colors, the Hollywood glam…just all of it! It’s giving me loads of ideas for my new place. 🙂
I love this apartment so much!! Sometimes I wish I could have a second apartment all my own, with no boy that is, that I could decorate exactly like this…lots of pink.
Kristine is just great- love her!
Thank you Marni for the wonderful article in Stuff and for this fun post!
Say wow!! What a wonderful use of bold colors. Where does the homeowner go to relax?
Don’t you think it’s a bit busy for such a small space? It’s not my most favorite design I’ve seen there is a little too much pink and gray and more pink. It seems completely not practical and will not be a good resale. Very cute apartment though, just a little to customized to resell.
Suzanne, Heather relaxes on the big round raspberry-colored Jeannie chair in the living room.
Dear Stacey,
One of my strengths as a designer is listening to my client needs, drawing out what their particular style is, and delivering an environment & decor, which is a reflection of their taste and suitable for their lifestyle. If you took the time to read the article, my client is thrilled with the end result! I have also received many projects as a result of this article.
I have clients with all different styles, tastes and lifestyle demands, such as; ultra modern, hollywood glam, Traditional New England, Transitional/ with a British flair, Japanese minimalist, modern bachelor pads in a “James bond likes style,” …French Country, really the list goes on and on….and I enjoying working with all of them in helping them create a home.
Thank you,
Kristine