Category Archives: Montage

January 6, 2010 · 1:09 am

Montage: 22 Spaces with Sheepskin Throws

It makes sense that so many taste makers strew sheepskin throws on the furniture. Whether it’s to reinforce the cozy in an already dressed down space, soften a room that’s bit too sleek, or add texture to a monochromatic palette, the shaggy skins are undeniably a nice touch.

I was immediately drawn to the gray sheepskins that are thrown over the chairs in the third photo down. I could do that, I thought. I had seen the curly gray versions at IKEA. They’d make the perfect touch on my new gray sofa in the family room. At once inviting and edgy. So tempting. Until I thought about it. How many times a day do I replace the pillows and blankets that litter the floor? Did I want to add to the chore? Not so much. Oh well.

Maybe it’d work on my all white bed. Who am I kidding? I don’t make my bed . . .


Photos: photographer Laura Resen; stylist Leslie Siegel; photographer  Stellan Herner; Flickr-herz-allerliebst; Flickr-famapa; photographer Anna Kern; Digs by Katie; Flickr; Atticus & Milo; Erin Martin Design; John Maniscalco Architecture; Living Etc.; Mi Casa; photographer Rachel Smith; Apartment Therapy NY; Hotel Esplendor via Continuous Thread; Julianne Moore’s living room; Flickr-JHJapan; Elle Decor; photographer Trine Thorsen; Studio Isle Olde Bell Inn; architects Fernlund +  Logan; Emma’s Design Blogg via Remodelista; Apartment Therapy; architects Fernlund +  Logan; Bolig Magasinet.

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January 5, 2010 · 1:19 am

Montage: 17 Spaces with Sheepskin Rugs

Although I’m not a big animal skin fan, I do love the cozy feel of a woolly sheepskin rug underfoot. I recently went to IKEA and picked up one each for my sons’ bedrooms; now it’s the first thing their little feet hit when they touch the floor. (I was tempted by the gray versions for the sofa, but more on that tomorrow.) One of my sons pleaded the extra large one, so he could put it atop his bed so he could sleep directly on it, but I thought things would get a little too sweaty. I think I may need one for my side of the bed on the Cape. They really do feel delicious.

In the bedroom

fc Studio; Robin Pelissier; Flickr-ditfyleur; Lili Diallo; photographer Pierre-Jean Verger; Mi Casa; stylist Natalie Thiart; photographer Petra Bindel; Jessica Helgerson.

In the dressing room

Jessica Helgerson; Wendy Blount.

In the living room (and even a kitchen)

Home Portfolio; Apartment Therapy LA; photographer Clive Tompsett; Brad Ford in Lonny; Domino; Apartment Therapy.

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December 27, 2009 · 3:12 pm

Montage: 26 Spaces Hung with Stars

I didn’t forget that it is holiday time. (Notice the new red header.) In honor of the season I have curated rooms featuring stars. Some are lit, some are simple decoration, all are worthy of a wish. Happy holidays.

Photos: Light Locations; Canadian House & Home; Andra Birkerts; Larry Laslo; Style Files; Flickr-xoelle; Domino; Larry Laslo; Elle Interior Norway; Joshua McHugh in California Home + Design; Sixx Design; architect Marco Costanzi in Marie Claire Maison; Amanda Nisbet; Apartment Therapy; Flickr-Hyasinthivas; photographer Hotze Eisma; Flickr-showletter; Hugh Newell; Rum Interior Design via Apartment Therapy; Style Files; Stephen Knollenberg; photographer Colin Streater; Country Living; photographer Trevor Tondro; Decorology; HGTV via Apartment Therapy.

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November 9, 2009 · 8:01 pm

Montage: Oversize Art in Interiors

In lieu of writing about a particular artist for this Monday post, I’ve compiled a montage of rooms that use art to make a statement. Large canvases pull an otherwise boring room together and act as amazing focal points. Monochromatic images might add texture, while wild abstracts are perfect for pops of color. The only drawback – price. The larger the image, the more expensive it is generally. That explains why all the artwork in my house is petite. If only I could trade them in for something grand. If you’re crafty, you could splash color on a canvas on your own, or stretch a gorgeous piece of fabric over a frame and staple. Easy.

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Photos: Sixx Design; Bungalow Hotel by Sixx Design; photographer Simon Watson; photographer Magnus Marden; Desire to Inspire; Philippe Starck; Katie Lydon; Tsao & McKown Architects; photographer Paul Costello; Joe Nye in House Beautiful; Desire to Inspire; Hamilton Design; Amanda Nisbet; Amy Lau; Darren Starr in Style at Home; Tripod Agency; Desire to Inspire; Amy Lau; Amie Weitzman; Galo Verdesoto; Apartment Therapy Melbourne; Thad Hayes in Architectural Digest; Coburn Architecture; Tony Cappoli; Digs by Katie; photographer Stellan Herner; Lori Graham; photographer Erik Johnson; Decorno; photographer Erik Johnson; photographer Simon Watson; Top Design in Elle Decor; photographer Paul Viant; Bungalow Hotel by Sixx Design; Rice boutique; Stephen Knollenberg; Healing Barsanti; Martha Stewart; Katie Lydon; Ken Fulk; Pappas Miron; Stefano Tonchi; Healing Barsanti; photographer Ngoc Minh Ngo.

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October 29, 2009 · 7:30 pm

Montage: Mosquito Netting

It’s getting rather chilly in Boston. Some days are perfect crisp autumnal wonders. Others just plain cold. While I will surely be dreaming of Caribbean getaways come February, I had this post put together already, so I thought I’d share it now. I am crazy crazy with work. Will catch up here with many thoughtful posts later next week. For now, make yourself a rum drink and dream of the Islands.

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Photos: Photographer Adriano Bacchella; Ladera Hotel in St. Lucia via Apartment Therapy; Sixx Design; photographer Anson Smart; Dave Coote; Elle Decor; Piet Boon via Style Files; Skona Hem; Crib and Lean Day Bed via Stylehive; Bratsera Hotel in Greece via Apartment Therapy; Domino; Marie Claire Maison; Vt Wonen; Anna Kern; Living Etc.; Dara Caponigro in Elle Decor; Kristian Septimius Krogh; Tom Scheerer in Elle Decor; Patric Johansson; Remodelista; photographer Hans Zeegers; stylist Atlanta Bartlett; photographer Helen Norman; Fernanda Bourlot; Bolig Magasinet.

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