Beautiful Spaces by The Elegant Abode
Hello and happy Friday! I hope that you have some fun weekend plans coming up (I’ll be packing and writing!) but first, it’s time to get inspired to decorate! Oh do I love nicely pulled together rooms! Take these below, for example, from designers Ali Vanderpool and Ariana Villalta from The Elegant Abode.W hat a perfect way to kick off a weekend with a little “real” interiors inspiration!
(Above: Sink = perfection. I love farmhouse sinks and old wooden floors in the kitchen)
Ariana Villalta studied fashion and interior design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Her background includes furniture and hospitality design, along with high end residential project management. She currently resides in Long Island City.
Ali Vanderpool graduated from the New York School of Interior Design where she developed an enriched understanding and appreciation of all styles and periods of design. She previously worked in two different Manhattan based high-end, residential firms. She currently lives in the West Village (NYC).
(Above: lovely desk area – such a nice idea to carve out a pretty corner in your home for work.)
(Above: Fantastic mirror, basket of pretty shows, and subtle patterned throw rug.)
(Above: I’m a big fan of sisal throw rugs, they bring texture and warmth into any room – AND they are usually quite durable and affordable.)
(Above: Gorgeous brick exposure!)
(Above: Great coffee table and art arrangement on the wall.)
(Above: Really cute bar display idea for the wall, perhaps in a living room or dining room space installed above a table or dresser.)
Together, these ladies run the The Elegant Abode where they design and decorate homes in the NY area and they write the Elegant Abode blog where they share their ideas and inspirations. In this post you can see a sampling of some of their work – so approachable and pretty!
Thank you ladies for contacting me to share your work, it’s always a pleasure to shine a spotlight on such talented designers!
(images: the elegant abode)
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September 9th, 2011 at 11:33am
Hi there!
What a wonderful post, lovely photos… Just want to go in there and have a look around and grab some of the wonderful items which are shown.
Thanks so much for this wonderful blog.
ines
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September 9th, 2011 at 12:04pm
Ooh, that’s completely gorgeous! I LOVE the gentle grey on the walls. And all the delicious details.
Thank you so much for sharing, Holly.
Sarahx
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September 9th, 2011 at 12:06pm
Really love their style, it looks put together but not fussy.
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September 9th, 2011 at 1:00pm
I am head over heals for exposed brick walls at the moment and this is making me even more in love! I wonder if I got the chisel out this weekend….
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September 9th, 2011 at 1:17pm
Oh Holly, thanks for the hot tip. I’m now following them. They have sublime taste. And that bar area idea has inspired me to do something similar. J x
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September 9th, 2011 at 2:58pm
Wow – I really love everything about these spaces. Elegant, clean and simple.
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September 9th, 2011 at 3:24pm
Gorgeous….these photos are making my heart sing on this dreary day! And that one with all of the pretty flats lined up in the basket?! eep. ack. swoon…..:)
xoxo
Melis
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September 9th, 2011 at 3:54pm
Yes this bar is absolutely good idea…
If we do not have so much space we can use like this bar…
And also all style is unique..
HAppy weekend..
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September 9th, 2011 at 6:09pm
Oh WOW! I love everything about that home. The grey wall color is perfect.
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September 9th, 2011 at 6:58pm
Love the nice airy colors!
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September 9th, 2011 at 7:04pm
These rooms all look so serene and relaxing, all thats needed is a book and mug of tea!x
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September 9th, 2011 at 7:15pm
gorgeous!! happy friday!!
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September 9th, 2011 at 8:24pm
Organization is a gift. A gift I was not born with. Organizing and managing to make your shoes look that chic is pure style. Love the working area. Her clutter is refined to a quaint little corner, her own little world!
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September 9th, 2011 at 8:45pm
Beautiful! This is pure feminim elegance! I especially love the basket full with pretty shoes!
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September 9th, 2011 at 10:08pm
WOW. What a lovely, inviting space!
sécia
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September 10th, 2011 at 12:21am
I adore the basket of shoes! Send some my way!!
September 10th, 2011 at 5:17am
omg im in love with those ‘nightstands’ used in the bdrm with the brick wall. where o where can i get those? and all the other rooms! j’adore! so much inspiration!
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September 10th, 2011 at 11:36am
Gorgeous! I love every space, oh they have taste!
Elegant, serene and light..
September 10th, 2011 at 3:04pm
Gorgeous Home! I love the farmhouse sink in the kitchen. I’ve always wanted one but have yet to fulfill that dream. I love the blue walls in the livingroom. I just bought a chocolate brown sofa and loveseat and seeing it with the blue is getting my wheels turning. Love it together! I wasn’t planning on painting again but I may just have to!
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September 10th, 2011 at 8:55pm
I love these design Ideas! My Favorites: The wall bar display with the chalk board, the white baby room, and the brick wall in the bedroom (reminds me of Boston). I have total house envy, some day.
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September 10th, 2011 at 9:39pm
Love the bar idea, especially the chalkboard that says “cheers!”
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September 10th, 2011 at 10:26pm
I love all of the photo’s, but my favorite is the country sink in the first photo. I’m a country buff, so I decorate in a lot of western and country style, but all the other rooms are gorgeous.
September 10th, 2011 at 11:58pm
Fantastic combination of modern & romantic. Didn’t think it was possible and neither did my BF, haha. This gives hope!
September 11th, 2011 at 6:30pm
Each of their groupings are gorgeously simple and elegant. Stunning decor!
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September 11th, 2011 at 9:30pm
These photos are lovely. I absolutely love the gray paint on the walls and it looks so warm and inviting. I keep thinking that I should try gray but I’m afraid I will find it too cool but these photos are changing my mind. I wonder if the ladies would share the paint color?
September 12th, 2011 at 3:53am
I REALLY love the exposed brick. I am looking into doing this look on my own bedroom – SO cozy looking!
September 12th, 2011 at 5:25am
very lovely and inspiring spaces. I love the way she arrange the wine and liquor bottle and set the bar on the wall. very creative and unique :)
September 12th, 2011 at 1:45pm
The perfect mix of careful styling and carefree comfort – absolutely sublime! Beautiful images from a lovely, lovely site and a gorgeous blog. I love the natural accessories such as the water hyacinth baskets and woven rug, just perfect! x
September 12th, 2011 at 4:49pm
I love the brick wall!
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September 12th, 2011 at 4:54pm
Such lovely photos! My favorite is the charming corner desk. So very personal.
September 12th, 2011 at 11:04pm
What an absolutely stunning home! I love every single image :) And that exposed brick in the bedroom…gorgeous!
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September 12th, 2011 at 11:28pm
Love the brick wall behind the bed, reminds me of a place where i used to live. All the walls were painted white and one wall was left bare with exposed brick. It looks great!
September 13th, 2011 at 11:43am
I just LOVE: the desk area, the sn mirror, the brick wall, the letters on the baby room… fabulous!
Lisete Reis
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September 13th, 2011 at 7:43pm
The basket of shoes is such a pretty idea, now I want some beautiful new shoes!
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September 14th, 2011 at 2:42pm
Always inspiring :) I love that fingerpainted tree :)
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September 15th, 2011 at 5:40pm
Cheers!
Not a surprise that she is an expert in fashion and design. Everything blends so well and is absolutely lovely. Especially adore the kitchen.
September 15th, 2011 at 9:49pm
Love the placement of the couch. I think that’s what I’ll do with the couch I’m getting. Love the monochromatic lettering in the nursery too!
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September 17th, 2011 at 4:12am
I really love this “mini bar” idea – definitely a cute little addition. Something to keep in mind for the perfect little nook in my basement!
September 17th, 2011 at 9:30pm
This is a beautiful post! I love the pictures. I love that brick wall behind the bed… I have always wanted that look.
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September 17th, 2011 at 10:10pm
Love the white on white wall lettering…don’t see typography used as art nearly enough.
September 21st, 2011 at 3:37pm
These interior snap shots are so light and airy – just what we need with winter coming. I wish you could unearth some similar shots from UK designers.
September 22nd, 2011 at 4:08pm
Does anyone know where the tree picture and frame our from above the desk?
September 23rd, 2011 at 7:02pm
I especially love that last photo. Such a great idea!
September 26th, 2011 at 5:22pm
The photographer who shot these pictures is the very talented Ilenia Martini. The home is lovely, but the artist who shot it also deserves some credit :)
September 26th, 2011 at 8:57pm
Love your style, using natural elements to accent soft frilly accents. Stunning. Love the exposed brick wall with the soft white headboard of the bed.
September 27th, 2011 at 5:22pm
Wow! Holly – these are gorgeous and so inspirational….
I really love the color scheme and that nursery and just beautiful :)
Thanks for sharing,
Emily
October 9th, 2011 at 11:16am
I am in love with the bar set up! Where can I find the shelves?!
October 16th, 2011 at 5:12am
This has to be the most beautiful bar I’ve ever seen. Very clean,classy and modern.