1.12.2011

Design Crush

Do you remember this image from Better Homes and Gardens that inspired me ever so much? Well, it's from the home of Amy Meier. This past week I somehow came across her blog and was in awe of other snippets of her home. This is one from her bedroom. Isn't is lovely? The simple color palette has such interest with the use of different patterns. That checked chair is something I so want to recreate.


I then took a peek into her portfolio and instantly new she is my design match. Her traditional design takes on such a fresh and young feel with her use of color, texture, and patterns. What I love most is that every space looks livable even if you have small children like me. I would be ecstatic to have any of these looks for my own home.





40 comments:

ashley cooper said...

WOW! These interiors are really beautiful. Thank you for sharing your new finds! p.s. I am so in love with the David Hicks fabric too, a-m-a-z-i-n-g! Happy New Year, dear! xoxo

Monique said...

Her home is absolutely lovely. I love the shades of grey in the sitting room. That pink bouquet of flowers really pops. I love all the colors she uses in her home that turquoise and butter cream is also quite lovely.

Unknown said...

Amy Meier is seriously talented and I cannot get enough of her portfolio. Thanks for sharing Paula.

Fran said...

I agree! I found out about her designs a while back via Eddie Ross and was completely smitten!! She is uber talented and I love the first pic you posted!! She is one to definitely watch!

spark! (Ada-Marie) said...

Gorgeous! I love the liveable gray living room and striped ceiling in the last picture.

Anonymous said...

Isn't she great? I love her work. Such live-able spaces.

Jennifer

Tanya (a Taste of T) said...

I'm impressed with the patterns and wall colors.

Danielle (elleinadspir) said...

That teal blue is wonderful.

Alex {Things That Sparkle} said...

Her spaces are absolutely gorgeous. That bunch of pink peonies in the grey living room is absolute perfection!

My Interior Life said...

I just looked at her portfolio recently too (I'm assuming because of BH & G). Love her style!

Tash said...

Such gorgeous rooms! I love the simplicity with all the touches and I can understand why you want to recreate that checkered chair, it's such a lovely peice.

Katharine @ SouthernBourbonMountains said...

So clean & beautiful without looking sparse!!!

bryn alexandra said...

I have been looking at her portfolio all week, and then you posted this! Too funny.

I love that first image you posted.. I haven't seen it yet but I'm glad you did. I was thinking of a large gingham for the settee in my office and I think that sealed the deal.

How serendipitous!

Ashley said...

I'm so in love with the last picture, Paula! The Ikea bed (which I own) looks perfect against the period woodwork of the fireplace. Lovely all around.

Melissa Marie Head said...

Wow I adore that living room and dinning room. I want both! Thanks for sharing

The Buzz Blog said...

Love Amy's pop of color in her somewhat monochromatic rooms - and her use of texture! Just beautiful!

Unknown said...

Ah I have to go and check out more-it's absolutely stunning!

Staley Mc said...

Oh Paula I am loving these spaces! Thanks for sharing

Unknown said...

I adore her too :)

Unknown said...

wow... really lovely, what a great mix of color

Tamara said...

much agreed on that chair. i usually do not decorate with blue, but this has me thinking otherwise.

Stephanie Sabbe said...

I love how the canopy bed frames that striped ceiling!

JMW said...

Okay, I'm in love with this house. Seriously.

Living It At Home said...

Yes, Amy Is very talented and have been following her for awhile now. Her spaces are so live able and serene!

Sunny Jones said...

OH MY WOW to that living room. Goodness gracious it makes me smile :) Perfect amount of blue!! Xx

Nuha said...

love the living room!! and that shade of yellow is so perfect! Thanks for sharing!

Char said...

seriously gorgeous sharing

Couture Carrie said...

Gorgeous post!
Such lovely spaces, especially the bedroom in the last pic!

xoxox,
CC

Sarah {Raving Fashionista} said...

I would never really think a navy and white checked chair could look so amazingly chic! Especially when it's next to some gorgeous navy and white print drapes with a striped throw. I'm lusting over that little reading nook!

xo www.RavingFashionista.com

Danielle Sigwalt Interiors said...

Gorgeous for sure and I love those grey velvet sofas...they are stunning and would match almost any decor I would think!

Julie said...

I seriously love her work. Found her a few months back and felt similarly to you - her style is so perfectly "me" - as in, it's completely traditional, with touches of girly, touches of rustic, touches of preppy .... rarely does a designer come along who I'd be happy to live in all their spaces. Love.

Sarah said...

Love these pics! THose grey sofas are so dreamy!

SHERRY HART said...

She is one talented babe!!! Great images.

Kathysue said...

I am with you on this one, beautiful interiors. I will have to check out her web site. I did a post yesterday on blue and white interiors that you might enjoy. I am a blue and white fan and plan on adding more of it to my home this year. Love the buffalo check chair!!! I am also a stripe, check gal!!! Love your blog,Kathysue

elissa, ebb & flow said...

oh the paneling! and i love it in turquoise.

Cassie said...

These images all made me oh and ah! The look of the dusky blue sofa is just stunning. I loved that image originally too and it have been printed, saved and tumblred by me, so thank you for sharing further inspiration from this talented lady.
xx

Blair Friedeman said...

Oh, I adore that coffee table! Just lovely.

Katie @ Noodle and Boof said...

double crush

firepits said...

Nice Interior collections! The sofas are great!

shopgirl said...

This is a fantastic home! There is not one thing that doesn't look fabulous!