Elle Decor US Edition November 2015

I quite enjoyed this issue of Elle Decor because there was so much going on in my head while flipping through the magazine.

Of course, feel free to ignore me and just go through the pictures.

Isn't Jean-Louis Deniot the "It boy" of the design world - especially Elle Decor?

It seems he is featured every other month - probably not but it does feel that way.

The editors can do what they like but for a national magazine with an international presence you would think they could widen the decorator pool they feature.

It's funny because Deniot seems to decorate in a way that is very Elle Decor.
 ( US edition that is as each country has a very different ethos ).

If it wasn't for the sink and tap I would not have thought this was a kitchen.

Detail driven, materials that say custom made and not available on the high street, and expensive.

 

What you now expect from a Parisian flat of a modern princess.

I politely nodded along and thought it was all agreeable until I saw the picture below.

No one 
- not even Jean Louis Deniot - 
is going to convince me herpes on the walls is chic.

Turquoise is a special color but I doubt the suitability of this color in the Parisian light.
I am afraid that this wall and bedding might have to be changed next year.

I love Robert Courtier. 
 I like his energy.
If you are on Instagram, you would love his feed.
I really like this flat.

Polished and livable.

Not over cooked.

Great use and choice of fabrics.

I'd be happy here.

And that's the best litmus test for decor.

I have reviewed Kelly Behun here before on another Elle Decor issue that featured her home.

Some thought I was a bit too hard on her.

Perhaps I was.
Her background is of designing hotels and public spaces with Ian Schrager and Philippe Stark so that will influence someone who brings bold choices to a private residence.

 The official mood board will be different when at the office.

But the vibe I get seems inspired by a background story of a really hot small town girl who marries loaded guy, gets divorced and is remaking her next chapter where she decided she is going to have fun with loads of lovers with her well negotiated divorce settlement and host parties to remake herself as a regular as a friend of some urban housewife and become a Bravo celebrity.

There is room for all types of decorators and who cares that I am not a fan.
She's hardly losing any sleep over it.

But you can't tell me this chevron wall, ikat pillow and pentagonal graphic floor is restful after a day out in the world. 

This room is made for parties to be shared on instagram or 
on New York Social Diary.

Although this Gracie wallpaper in this bedroom is soothing but regular readers know what I feel about haphazardly thrown throws on beds.

That day bed at the end of the hall with pillows is so you can collapse after enduring walking down the hall to recover from your dizziness.

I am a fan of Paolo Moschino and his partner both in real life and work, Philip Vergeylen who are both at the firm Nicholas Haslam.

I met them at a talk they hosted at their boutique at the Harbour Design Center and they were both delightful and charming.

It's funny how some people view this central London decor.
I remember some people from the States or Australia at the office or salon would flip through magazines and say that they were so plain and boring and wonder where the dual staircase is.

 But this is London code for posh, elegant, and Swiss bank account thank you very much.

Paolo and Philip get this look spot on. 

Visually could there be more impact?
Sure but then you can go to other designers such as Kelly Behun above.

Some of you who don't live in Europe might think that this bedroom is a bit cramped to have cupboards right next to the bed but that is the reality of London life.

Hope you enjoyed flipping through the magazine and either agreeing or not agreeing with me! x