Design Inspiration

We knew we were into Kelly Wearstler before we even met her—her irreverently glam design aesthetic has inspired us since her early days. Then we met the designer at her Beverly Hills house, and were smitten...and today, she pushed us over the edge into full-fledged adoration!Waiting at my desk this morning was this impeccably-wrapped gift from Ms. Wearstler herself, thanking us for the May cover story. What the box contained was absolutely stunning, but I couldn't help but share this amazing...Read Full Story

We certainly don't speak Italian, but that doesn't mean we can't learn a thing or two about iconic elements of the country's design history—and try to pronounce them in the lyrical language. Case in point, my feeble attempt to emphasize the hard "g" in the architectual term "loggia". I think I'll stick to writing it. Per trusty Merriam and Webster, a loggia is a "hall, gallery, or porch open to the air on one or more sides," often arcaded or colonnaded.A bit of backstory? The structure...Read Full Story

The Timothy Oulton flagship in Dallas is quickly approaching its one-year anniversary! Just last June, the beloved Brit—known for his tufted leather sofas and antique-inspired casegoods —generated major buzz in the Dallas design scene when he brought his business stateside.  Oulton's style is instantly recognizable; masculine upholstery pieces and twinkling crystal chandeliers caged in orbs of aged metal, accompanied by lighthearted accessories (boxing gloves, toy cars, bowler hats), create...Read Full Story

It was a gloomy weekend in New York City, with more dreary, drizzly weather on tap for the week ahead. And although I'm not normally the kind of person to indulge in fairytale turret–type fantasies, I can't think of anything I'd like to do more right now than to escape to a 15th-century French chateau for the ultimate romantic retreat.To wit: the Château de Saint Paterne, a two-hour drive from Paris in the Le Perche region of Normandy. On 25 acres of parkland surrounded by storybook scenery...Read Full Story

We were so excited to see The Future Perfect's new collection at ICFF, produced in collaboration with the designers Lindsey Adelman, Charles de Lisle, Jason Miller, and Russell Pinch. The three sofas (two of which are seen below) and chandelier are built to last with timeless appeal, perfectly tapped into the brand's elevated organic aesthetic. Swoon!{Photos courtesy The Future Perfect}Love this furniture? Look out for our feature on The Future Perfect in next month's issue, out June 10th!Read Full Story

Don't you dare get caught uttering the word bookshelf—design insiders use the fancy-sounding French word étagère. Pronounced: ā-ˌtä-ˈzher. You can use this term for any piece that has a series of open shelves. Here are a few examples:(Sources: Lonny)Read Full Story

Team Lonny has nothing but love for the City of Light, so we thought it would be fun to use the charming Paris snapshots from Nichole Robertson's Paris in Color Notes for a few inspired decor pairings!The exterior of a sweet bistro with this poppy kitchen (from our June/July 2012 issue)...Hydrangea bouquets with this mid-century modern bedroom (from our June/July 2010 issue)...A bright orange Vespa with these stacked Hèrmes boxes (from our Jan/Feb 2013 issue)...This gorgeously textural door...Read Full Story

(Debbie Harry) Fashion lovers and critics alike have been buzzing with red-carpet gossip ever since the Metropolitan Museum of Art's 2013 Gala Benefit this past Monday. Given the theme of the evening and the title of this year's costume exhibit, Punk: Chaos to Couture, celebs were invited to don their heaviest of metals and channel their best Sid Vicious impersonations for a night of music, artwork, and mingling with their fellow elites. As expected, a sea of paparazzi followed the attendees...Read Full Story

Ilse Crawford is one of my design heroes. The founding editor of Elle Decoration UK—one of the most consistently brilliant shelter magazines around—Crawford now runs her own studio in London, Studioilse, and creates projects like the hotel featured here. Welcome to Ett Hem ("A Home"), a 12-room gem in Stockholm where gorgeous design meets domestic bliss. In a city full of beautiful interiors, this may be the most memorable place to stay of all. The 1910 Arts & Crafts house once belonged to a...Read Full Story

Name: Kendall WilkinsonResides in: San FranciscoOccupation: Principal of Kendall Wilkinson DesignBest known for: Bold use of decadent color; the artful ability to balance the old with the new.1. Antique or modern?For me, it’s rarely an either/or proposition. In fact, I like to use one to help reinvent the other in the same space—it evokes a more well-rounded interior. 2. City or country?It’s the experience of both that strikes harmony for me. I need the duality to stay balanced.  3. Which...Read Full Story