SERIES SUBMISSION: HOME TOUR + GET THE LOOK

This week will be the last of the series submissions for contributors to coco+kelley! I'm so excited to be nearing the time for me to select the finalists, but as always I can't do it without your help! Remember to leave (constructive) feedback in the comments to help make this decision a little easier. Now - on to today's post!

I'm especially excited about this one as the contributor is an old high school friend of mine whose passion for design led her to a similar path, and she recently opened her own design firm (with partner Jamie) in Portland called Chapman Interiors. She also has a stunning little blog and I happen to love her personal style. Her series would be all about the home tours (who can get enough of those?) which would include a 'get the look' section at the end showing you exactly how to mimic the style of the featured home. I'm loving it already!

Traversing though fashion designer Jill Stuart's NYC pad leaves you feeling like you've wandered through an airy art gallery. Her modern style and plush living are (at the very least) enviable. Powered by a white palette and modern punches of color, the spaces are bright and intriguing.

Love the silhouette of flowers in a vase. Symmetry and monochromatic furniture makes the space polished but welcoming at the same time. Fresh arrangements soften the sleek feeling.

The gently worn leather day bed says "come sit down and kick off your shoes"; it's a great addition to the other, more modern pieces. The color is a perfect choice too - black would have been too masculine and heavy, white too monochromatic. The caramel is warm and welcoming and unique all at the same time.

This is a great example of mixing modern (table+art), mid century (chairs) and antiques (chandeliers). The multiple small flower arrangements on the table a just what the space needed, it'd be too stark without them.

The large cobalt flowers serve double duty by bringing a little nature inside but also reinforce the color palette, this is an age-old designer trick. (Bonus, it's easy to implement and delivers impact.)
Such a beautifully serene bedroom. I love the large piece of white art, it leaves your mind's canvas clean and ready for a new day too. The introduction of soft blush (bedside flowers) is the perfect feminine touch.
The guest room is such a great space to turn the design factor up a notch. Considering you're not living in it every day, the bold color statement is fun for both you and your guests, like a little retreat at a swanky hotel.

*image credits: Elle Decor

Get the look at home:

*resource list: 1. crate and barrel brass lamp 2. white leather sofa 3. large mirror 4. black and white art 5. pink pillow 6. chrome tables 7. stack of vintage books 8. camel color leather ottoman.

Styling tips:

*Start with an all white canvas; walls, floors and ceilings (large furniture choices should be white or very very pale as well).

*Choose accent pieces that are a solid color (for example, an all fuchsia throw or a bundle of fresh flowers that are all the same color and tightly packed, pluck the leaves to strengthen their impact).

*Pick pieces with square edges and clean lines, no curves allowed in the furniture.

*Art should be abstract, either one large color block or abstract on a white background.

*Incorporate an oversize mirror with square edges.

Have fun with your new soft modern look!

Cheers,
-Julie

I love the space you chose to feature, Julie!! What did you all think? I'm especially fond of the resources at the end - these were totally spot on.