A LITTLE OVERCAST today, which means searching for colour anywhere we can find it — the bright pink roses from P. on my desk at the office, a dash of red lipstick, and a glimpse, for old time’s sake, into Iris Apfel’s three-bedroom Manhattan apartment, from the June 2011 issue of Architectural Digest.
. . . 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 . . .
isn’t this room astonishing? designed by catherine kwong for the san francisco decorator showcase, and inspired by mick & bianca jagger in the ’70’s, it is the very definition of ornate austerity