YOU MAY REMEMBER the term ornate austerity used here quite a few times before, sometimes referring to the work of Gilles et Boissier or Andrée Putman, but most often referring to Joseph Dirand, and so was thrilled to come across a recent article in The New York Times featuring the architect’s elegantly spare Seventh Arrondissement apartment.
This week's décor inspiration is the work of Parisian architect & interior designer, Jean-Louis Deniot, whose style can be best described as new or cool classical, and who often references the designs of Adolph Loos for "exactness", Dorothy Draper for "the theatrical side to her design", Renzo Mongiardino for his "collector's spirit", and Peter Marino for "couture-style luxury".
. . . as you know, have been, recently, very much into the notion of ornate austerity, that is, a maximalist’s interpretation of minimalism, and interior designer rose uniacke’s sprawling london home with its rather sparse furnishings, is the embodiment of just that — keeping things simple and in a neutral colour palette, to better showcase the grandeur of the spectacular vaulted ceilings and crown mouldings, crystal chandeliers and sweeping staircases and fireplaces . . .