I'm BAAAAACK

Hello my fellow decour buffs!

I cannot believe that it has been nearly a year since I have posted on j'adore. I would like to apologize for my long absence without explanation. I took on a new job and moved into a new home...and unfortunately, I was unable to post the way I wanted to but my love of decor is STILL alive and aloft. In short, I'm back. I found the following photographs of some spaces that I think are just simple and wonderfully elegant from Architectural Digest.

What I love about these spaces is the subtle detailing and mixing of styles. In this first room, the element that was most intriguing for me is the earthen pot sitting at the base of the steps, adding a bit of texture to a room that is all smooth lines and angles. Also, check out the floating wall. This is a fantastic way to break up the space in a room without breaking continuity and creating the look of a larger space. Definitely going to experiment with this!
This next space I fell for because it seems to be the polar opposite of the one above. This room is all texture and earth with some clean lines added in for contrast with the bed, chair and flooring. Excellent use of contrast if you ask me!

The kitchen below is my dream country home space. Leaving the exposed beams is an excellent way to incorporate the country with the modern (not surprisingly, this was the name of the feature article in A.D.)

Well for my first post back, I hope that you enjoyed the spaces. You WILL be seeing me around again and MUCH more often with spaces J'adore!

Riveting Decour

In my searching for my next blog topic I found Bilhuber and Associates. Jeffery Bilhuber has designed for such big names and companies as Conde Nast, Anna Wintour, Iman & David Bowie, Elsa Peretti... I could go on! His designs are sophisticated and rich without being overpowering. Color schemes are complex and inviting and his use of detailing is unbelievable.

Many designers have a signature. Some little something that they add to the design world which places their fingerprint on a space. Some use color in specific ways, some love texture or specific patterns like the Burberry of the design world. One of Bilhuber's signatures (as there can be more than one) is Rivets.

Rivets? Who would have thought to use rivets on the walls or the floor of a room?! But look what he has done with these spaces with simple linear patterns built into the rooms. Just... rivets.

Jadore the Details....

J'adore Rustique

Cool tones, aged wood and tea roses create the perfect rustic home feel. These rooms look like they belong in scenes from A Good Year, which was a very mediocre movie with fabulous photography and decor. Spaces like these, created by Sandy Koepke, make you feel like you are living in some quaint little town in Provence, no?

Jadore...

J'adore la salle de bains

Never let where you bathe become the forgotten space. Ladies know that the bathroom is where we go to preserve our pretty and wash the day away. The WC is often the last room we think to decorate, but take some time and look at these dramatic designs for some inspiration.

As featured in Elle Decor... The simplicity of the lines and shapes of this room gives it a clean, very elegant feel.

As featured in FromEurope.com ... I love the geometrical shapes of the towel rack and counter.

As featured in idealstandard ... Don't be afraid of a bold colored accent wall in your bathroom, even in a small space. The plum wall and accents with metal flooring makes for a fabulously chic and modern WC. Also, you have to love the space saved with wall mounted sinks and toilets. Its a European look and function that we should adopt ASAP.

As featured in idealstandard ... If you like a more traditional feel (ie: white walls and accents) intricate tiling can be an excellent way to add a new element to the style of your bathroom.

As featured in ideal standard ... No space? Decour the floor! This subtle flooring accent really makes this room.