House of Turquoise: Glitz and Glamour Galore

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Glitz and Glamour Galore

This chic foyer designed by Kelley Proxmire for The Washington Design Center's 2010 Design House is incredible! Kelley was inspired by a pair of turquoise vases she discovered at the closing sale of Charlotte Moss's shop in NYC. For her “Glitz and Glamour Galore” Foyer, Kelley envisioned the space as the Park Avenue home of a New York socialite, and a backdrop for big entertaining. How cool is that David Hicks-inspired octagonal pattern painted on the bamboo floor?? Read more about this fabulous room here!

29 comments:

Dale at Hospitality Design Inspirations said...: Erin,
Your images are always so amazing. Your blog is the first one I can't wait to check out in the morning.

This room is stunning! You don't really think of turqoise as a formal color (more casual), but paired with black and gold, it is truly special. I also love the hexagonal pattern on the wood floor.; July 13, 2010 at 9:30 AM
Hannah said...: Beyond fabulous--so glamorous!!; July 13, 2010 at 9:30 AM
Sarah @ Dream in Domestic said...: This is incredible! It's very refined in the color scheme, but for some reason it doesn't seem to monochromatic. I am so in love with that honey comb floor. What a cool idea!!; July 13, 2010 at 9:33 AM
Gramercy Home said...: Stunning. I love that painting (turquoise abstract) too. Sooooo pretty.; July 13, 2010 at 9:43 AM
Julienne said...: What absolute drama! I love it!; July 13, 2010 at 9:44 AM
Ren- Lady Of The Arts said...: Love it-
The zebra print stool is so fun!
The honey comb floor looks particularly chic!; July 13, 2010 at 9:45 AM
Janell @ Isabella and Max said...: That is a foyer? Looks like the size of a ballroom! Great floor idea...Janell; July 13, 2010 at 9:56 AM
Geb said...: Omigosh..it looks like an amazing ballroom..so so glamorous!; July 13, 2010 at 10:10 AM
Ms. Bake-it said...: What a gorgeous foyer! I absolutely love it. Especially the last photo with the turquoise artwork above the buffet/dresser. I would love to have that artwork for my family room.

~ Tracy; July 13, 2010 at 10:34 AM
Laura Trevey said...: The abstract with the coordinating lamp shade is to die for!!

xoxo Laura; July 13, 2010 at 10:35 AM
Layerstoo said...: WOW!!! absolutely gorgeous....love everything about it.; July 13, 2010 at 11:47 AM
Lovely Scribbles said...: WOW! This foyer is completely fabulous! I definitely love the floors too, but I have to admit, it's the turquoise that really makes it pop. :); July 13, 2010 at 12:02 PM
Merlin said...: What a sparkling gem of a foyer! Fantastic job! fmp; July 13, 2010 at 12:50 PM
AlyciAmore said...: Phenomenal! I love the hexagon floor!; July 13, 2010 at 4:50 PM
JoLeigh said...: This is why I will never tire of turquoise~; July 13, 2010 at 9:55 PM
Mona thompson said...: I know this is about turquoise, but there is just something about black!; July 13, 2010 at 11:11 PM
Ines said...: Hi, Sweetie-

what a adorable room!!! I like it really much!
Glitz and Glam- wonderful- all a woman needs :-))
I love black and white ( my most dresses are black and white) and I think in this room you had to take a closer look, to find me *heehee...

A really good combination of clean style and glamour! Perfect for me!

Enjoy your day-
Love- Ines; July 14, 2010 at 2:59 AM
bermudabluez said...: Oh my! What a gorgeous room! Several gorgeous rooms! Love these!! Have a great day!!; July 14, 2010 at 4:02 AM
mrsben said...: Such glam and what an awesome floor! -Brenda-; July 14, 2010 at 7:38 AM
ashlina {the decorista} said...: devistatingly gorgeous....as usual my sweet. i love it.; July 14, 2010 at 2:07 PM
Heather said...: That is GORGEOUS - AMAZING...and oh, I want to live there!!!!
awesome photos!
Thanks for sharing,
Heather; July 14, 2010 at 2:37 PM
Kathy said...: These are STUNNING!; July 15, 2010 at 11:28 AM
kathy said...: love the turquoise, black and white together!; July 15, 2010 at 2:19 PM
Helena Fay Ballard said...: Beautiful pictures!!!; July 15, 2010 at 8:52 PM
Alexandra Rae said...: I still can't get over these rooms. Keep going back for more! Thanks for your master editorial eye. ;-); July 16, 2010 at 12:32 PM
pk @ Room Remix said...: I love that last image! gorgeous.; July 19, 2010 at 8:56 PM
Laura Bielecki said...: such a load of color, drama and GLAM! great scheme with lots of excitement.; July 19, 2010 at 9:28 PM
Kim said...: Chocolate & Turquiose, my two favourite colours. Like someone else on here said, Turquoise does not normally come across as a Grand Decorating Colour but these photos go to show that it does inspire the Regal look. And the floor, that is so inspiring. I LOVE IT; July 25, 2010 at 6:53 PM
Rica said...: This room is absolutely gorgeous! Where to begin? I love the doors, the art, and photos on the plate. What an inspiration.; September 24, 2011 at 4:24 AM