A Historic Home's New-World Charm

 

Designer Ted Tuttle’s renovated Colonial home in Centralia, Washington, has an exquisite mix of modern furnishings paired with delicate antiques, including a daybed by Mies van der Rohe and wood stumps from Pottery Barn. The room has the perfect mix of formality while still containing an airy and relaxing element--something tricky to accomplish.

 

I never would have thought to do wicker chairs in this formal dining room, but due to the shape and black shade, the chairs actually work perfectly paired with the dining table and oak floors. 

 

 The bedroom, like the rest of the house, has the perfect mix of old world and new, elegant without being overly stuffy. In fact, the room is incredibly soothing while still adding fun elements like pops of cheetah prints paired with the old-world dresser and blue vase.

I have always been a sucker for all-white bathrooms, with of course an attached dressing room.

Overall, my favorite aspect of the re-design is how Ted Tuttle kept the integrity of the old-world character of the home, while still maintaining a sense of fabulous freshness and memorability. 


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A Friday Full Of House Envy

 

Velvet, tie-dye curtains and beautiful blue pattern galore! I seriously almost fell out of my chair when I found this absolutely stunning and simply chic living room and home from here and here. How gorgeous are those velvet chevron print chairs??

 

I also love how the kitchen above still seamlessly flows from the rest of the house, with it's dark gray wallpaper and violet chairs. 

And now the dining room. This has to be one of the most fabulous dining areas that I have seen. I love how the Moroccan inspired chairs pop in the room, perfectly contrasting the navy walls and mahogany modern dining table. Not to mention--that chandelier!! I have died and gone to dining room heaven!

And after a night of fine dining and entertaining, what better place to curl up than this extremely soothing monochromatic taupe bedroom full of texture and drama! 

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Magical Dining

Inspired the details of each of these dining rooms, which lead to the perfectly soothing yet sophisticated dining experience. My favorite room has to be the first, with it's breathtaking stone table, violet silk curtains and exquisite french vase...even with the dramatic pieces, it still seems inviting and intimate.

Cheers to the beautiful details that make a room come alive!

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Dining Room Heaven...

There is something just so perfect about this dining room. It has to be the soft gray walls bordered by elegant moldings, high ceilings, and the perfectly beautiful chandelier, coupled with the white and gold mod chairs and modern white table. The exquisite gold candelabras and gold eighteenth century French mirror doesn't hurt either! I am always looking for the perfect combination of traditional and modern, and here it is! Dining room heaven.

*image from my files, unsure of source