stump chair

Stump Chair, a photo by Boggs Industries on Flickr.

chair, a photo by lé cheers on Flickr.

Yes, I even love this!

welcome

welcome, a photo by rinidisini on Flickr.

These are just a few of my favorite rooms today. I just wanted to share them with you. Tomorrow I will show a few of my favorite chairs. I hope you enjoy!

Bright, modern living room: Acid green + white + brown + blue: 'Oregano' by Benjamin Moore, a photo by xJavierx on Flickr.

Modern interior of drawing-room 3D rendering, a photo by Remodeleze on Flickr.

Velvet daybed + painted bookshelves in open-plan living/dining room, a photo by xJavierx on Flickr.

Gorgeous blue & brown living room: Luxe fabrics + modern artwork, from InStyle magazine, a photo by xJavierx on Flickr.

Playful color: Modern 'Bali' print + bold pillows, from Domino magazine, a photo by xJavierx on Flickr.

Contemporary interior 02, a photo by addisonmagazine on Flickr.

What is the difference between Contemporary and Modern?

This is a question that comes up a lot and can be quite confusing. Contemporary and Modern often get used to describe the same things. I hear people say all of the time "I want Contemporary furniture" Yet when they are shown sleek, chrome, leather, or bright punches of color, they want to run and hide! What they really mean is that they want an updated look. This is exactly what "Modern" is,a "time" and not really a "style", unlike Contemporary which is certainly a style.So Contemporary is a style and Modern is a period of time. I am highlighting Kelly Hoppen the Notable British guru of design because I think she exemplifies "Modern" interiors. She has the uncanny ability to take a space, furnish it beautifully with a "nod" to the past but definitely caps it all off with a cool, fresh modern look.

50-051 vitality, a photo by GrahamBrownUSA on Flickr.

This is a great example of a Modern update of classic vintage style, note the clawfoot tub with the vintage handles, and the shape of the table. . . classic styles but mixed with contemporary wallpaper, modern colors, and sleek glass this becomes new again! Kelly Hoppen is one of the best at achieving this look. I hope you enjoy and look up her work!

Kelly Hoppen's 'Home | From Concept to Reality'

Kelly Hoppen's 'Home | From Concept to Reality', a photo by GrahamBrownUSA on Flickr.

If for some reason you don't know this Highly acclaimed designer, you should. Prince William has hired her to do the new "digs" for the future couple!

Vintage Flock in Black

Vintage Flock in Black, a photo by GrahamBrownUSA on Flickr.

One of my favorite designers, Kelly Hoppen shows how to mix vintage pieces and give them a modern twist, check out her new book below!