{ Metamorphose }

July 16, 2012

While I love my apartment ~ it serves me well as both a base camp and an oasis ~ lately I’ve been thinking it’s time to let it evolve a bit. I’ve been simplifying a lot, getting rid of big furniture and just shedding old energies. I’m ready for a touch more color and a few new natural elements. Here is an accumulation of references (pulled mostly from Desire to Inspire and Architectural Digest) that are sloshing around in my imagination right now:

  • Asia Carter

    Great inspiration!! I am in the process of pulling together ideas for a massive overhaul of my entire house!!

  • http://modetteblog.com/ Kate {Modette}

    Amazing inspiration! I love all of these spaces! x

    Kate {Modette}
    http://modetteblog.com

  • http://www.wonderfulandmarvelous.blogspot.com/ Andrea

    Love the first and the last picture!! These fresh blue hues really brighten up a room!!
    xo Andrea

  • STYLE-SQUARED BY Z&m

    LOVE THE TRANSPARENT COFFEE TABLE!!!

    http://style-squared.blogspot.ca/

  • Rebecca

    These are great inspirations for new furniture! I love the first picture. This would be definitly my taste. xx

  • http://twitter.com/stylistamama Rose Polglase

    I have been thinking that it’s time to redecorate too. Love the dark trestle table with the mismatched chairs and black painted walls! Such a beautiful space x

  • Clara Turbay

    It´s perfect!

  • Madeline d

    I love the ideas! such a nice balance of colours and eclectic pieces. White walls are truly a perfect canvas :)
    check out my blog!
    http://www.classicallycontemporary.blogspot.com
    madeline, xx

  • Bekah M

    Nice modern and colorful inspiration! You should totally set up a Shop Post of what you’re getting rid of, though…there would be many eager to take home a bit of your previous inspirations.

  • Théa Unknown

    I love these interiors!

    Théa Unknownhttp://theaisunknown.blogspot.com/

  • www.stylemailbox.blogspot.com

    i love this post and perfect timing! i’m currently doing the same with mine and getting rid of things that no longer serve me… which leaves room for new chic things that do. i love the evolution. :-)

  • http://www.thankfifi.com/ thankfifi

    love the luxury of coloured velvet furniture

    ♥ ThankFifi

  • Alison

    These are all beautiful! I styled my room after yours actually – I’ve got a black and white scheme going on….but I have a few pops of color that add variation to the room! Good luck redecorating!!

    http:www.theflareblog.com

  • http://closetconfections.com ClosetConfections

    Love the first pic! That blue couch and clear coffee table are stellar… perfect for a city apartment.

    Kendra
    http://closetconfections.com

  • http://twitter.com/caravanofstyle Monica Modzelewski

    The playboy art gives so much fun and life to your apartment. I hope that’s an element that you’ll keep!
    - Monica
    Caravan of Style

  • http://www.Princessmartha.com/ Martha Dominguez

    I think the best way to revamp your place is to bring in one major new modern piece and add some cool retro accessories…then of course, always move furniture around.
    You’ll be surprised how much of your own stuff you actually like when you give it a new supporting cast ;)
    Good luck…I know how exhausting and overwhelming it can be just to even pick a theme, feel, color, style…but you’ll get there and when you do, you’ll LOVE it ;)
    XOXO

  • Stephanie Neiheisel

    Thank you for the inspiration! I love following your blog :)

  • Elizabeth Keene

    I love the mixture between the blue and the black and white modern pieces. It’s beautiful! And I’m sold on anything lucite! http://www.akeenesenseofstyle.com

  • Versetle1

    Per. Fect. Ion. There’s just no other way to describe the graphic black and white juxtaposed with the bold colors, art, fixtures & furniture. What great way to balance the two. love it.

  • Anonymous

    oh i wish i live in that house!

    http://www.styleandshades.blogspot.com

  • ttea Von Munnich

    I love colourful rooms. I’m not much into the minimalist, everything white kind of thing. To me it’s too sterile to be relaxing, colour gives everything more life. I just painted my wall a granny smith apple green colour, and I love it.

    http://fashionananthropologicalpointofview.blogspot.ca/

  • http://glass-of-fashion.blogspot.com Katie

    i love symmetry in interior design – the sofas & paintings in the 2nd pic, gorgeous!

    Katie x

  • Kiara King

    That last image has completely inspired me – I love that the fireplace ledge turns into bench with a throw rug and cushions. My partner and I are looking to do something like that with our home, so I’m loving this new take.

    lioninthewild.blogspot.com

  • http://twitter.com/Anthea__T Anthea

    These are so different than the stark white, traditional, feminine etc. rooms everyone tends to share! Nice job!

  • http://Lolaandpaz.com/ Lola and Paz

    Truly beautiful! I love the collection of art in these photos.
    lolaandpaz.com

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1033981551 Adeola Naomi Aderemi

    Just amazing!

  • leslie sharp

    I love the first one with the vintage playboy cover. That room is the perfect combination of color and light!
    xo,
    leslie
    http://www.dresscodebyleslie.com

  • Laura Tedeschi

    Kelly if you need somme espressive paintings I’m here-)

    • Anonymous

      I’d love to see your work! Do you have a link online?

      XOKelly

  • Natalie Levy

    For adding something vibrant to a room, check out the paintings by the artist Asher Levy. For example: http://asherlevy.com/artwork/2606681_MADONNA_1.html or http://asherlevy.com/artwork/2606667_NY_CITY_BLUES.html

  • JinetVentura

    Hi Kelly :) Your apartment is perfect! Cant wait to see what you come up with -you are a true talent. Creativity at its highest! LOVE your blog XO <3

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  • http://www.facebook.com/felicia.shelton3 Felicia Shelton

    Your apartment is stunning. Your taste eclectic and so on point. The only thing that I see is that you could less rugs or thinner rugs. I think that too much carpets or rugs create a stuffy room. Just my two cents, can hardly wait to see what you come up with. It’s going to be great, I’m sure.

    Felicia S.
    my blog: http://www.nearandfar.wordpress.com