Inspiring Interiors: Thom Filicia Style

I haven't been able to get my hands on a copy of Thom Filicia's book, Thom Filicia Style:Inspired Ideas for Creating Rooms You'll Love, yet but I have seen his work in pictures on the internet and I really like what I see. 

I love his style, the layers of interest he creates in his rooms and the masculine touch to the decor.

  Here is a peek into his Designer Visions Showhouse that was featured in the November issue of House Beautiful.

When I first saw this room, I fell in love with the large horses on the wall.  I'm not sure what it is about them because I don't particularly like horses, but the sheer size of them is striking and beautiful.  Definitely a focal point worthy of your attention.  The unexpected pops of yellow on the chairs is fun and make the traditional klismos chairs feel modern.  I love the round rug with the round table, the pattern on the drapes, the lantern style light fixture above the table and the reiteration of the round shapes in the room with the sculpture in front of the window.

 

Bright and colorful place settings are simple, yet glamorous.  I don't think you'll be bored at a dinner party in this dining roon.

 

Grass cloth wall coverings, 2 fabrics on the sofas, the movement of the rug, the light fixture over the seating area and the two leather wing back chairs add so much interest to the living room.  I can't decide what I like the most.

 

 

How great is the rope railing along this staircase?  I love how unique this is.  The one stripe leads you up the stairs in a clean and simple way with lots of impact.

 

This landing at the top of the stairs is so warm with the grass cloth wall covering, large, eclectic art in similar gold frames and wall sconces.

 

I'm not really a fan of this bathroom.  It would be fine on it's own I suppose, but to me, it looks out of place with the rest of the home.  Too cold and modern for this home.

 

This console table is amazing!  Obviously that fact that it is white helps to keep it from looking gaudy-instead it looks clean and sculptural.  The basket and grass cloth walls add texture and the simple lamps and mirror add symmetry that is pleasing to the eye.

 

A shot opposite the bed in the bedroom.  The floor lamps are beautiful and create a nice symmetry around the dresser.  The pop of color is so nice in the dresser and striped ottoman.

 

This bedroom shot is my favorite.  I love the moody, dark gray walls broken up by thin white stripes, the copper starburst mirror, and the quatrefoil 4 poster bed.  Notice how your eyes follow the lines on the walls and on the bed.  Perfection.

All images from House Beautiful

Things I love...

 about the 2009 Coastal Living Idea Cottage:

-The  open space with soothing color pallete and pops of color.

 

 -the texture of the rug

-the pillows on the couch add color, pattern and texture

-the large scale pattern on the stairwell

-the interesting light fixtures. 2 pendants over the dining table and amazing entry fixture.

 

-the tile in the kitchen going all the way up to the ceiling accentuates the tall ceilings, large hood, and light fixtures.

-the mix of metals in this home is beautiful

 

-the mix of light chairs, with heavy upholstered chairs on the ends creates a unique, lived-in look in the dining room.

-the mosaic art is a stunning color source for the home.

Great job, Coastal Living!!

Fair Trade?

I just received my first issue of this in the mail today....

because it now replaces my subscription for this canceled magazine...

Fair trade? Probably not. But it is nice to have a magazine sent as a replacement, I guess, that I am vaguely interested in. It is a nice gesture and I'm sure it was the best they could do. The shelter mag selection out there is a little spare though and I'm hoping some new ones pop up soon! I did just start receiving this one and I like it so far.



It is a new version of a DIY magazine, which I find to be geared a little more towards women than some other DIY magazines and it has some fun ideas to try. Any other new magazines or even old, that I may not know about? I'd love to hear what some of your favorites are that may not be the typical ones we all know and love.