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From the Inspiration Archive: Monique Lhuillier's Los Angeles Home

080609_monique1.jpgOur friend Carolyn recently bought a lovely condo in West Hollywood, and now she's in the process of picking out paint colors. "I want a look that's just timeless...classic...like listening to Billie Holiday...but you know, modern too. Nothing too bright, just really soothing." With this in mind, we've found these photos from last year's Elle Decor that feature the home of fashion and bridal designer Monique Lhuillier. Done in a palette of greys, soft blues, and earthy browns, this home looks so very serene and picture perfect--we can hardly believe a toddler lives there! A few more photos after the jump...

 
 

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(Images: Elle Decor via ChicFreak)

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Looks and feels like the work of Steven Gambrel, especially the office. Can you tell us who the designer is?

posted by ChrisToronto on August 6th 2009 at 8:36am
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Honestly? This feels more like a high-end hotel than a home.

posted by MamaChilanga on August 6th 2009 at 8:37am
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That's very elegant. I like it, but as a mother of a toddler myself, it's hard to imagine it as a place for kids. I would have liked to see a picture of the child's room, or maybe a picture that shows the kid playing in one of those gorgeous rooms. (Of course, I know everything was arranged just right for the photographs.)

posted by Brandyjane on August 6th 2009 at 8:48am
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I absolutely loved this when I saw it in Elle Decor months ago. In fact many of my clients (I am a decorator) had pulled copies to show me.

-Karen

www.cheekyliving.com

posted by cheekyliving on August 6th 2009 at 11:42am
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What serene & elegant spaces - I could move right in.

posted by bepsf on August 6th 2009 at 11:44am
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luv the office/library

posted by chris_94131 on August 6th 2009 at 12:01pm
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It's uneven to me. The office and the formal living room look like they're a part of an entirely different house. I would have to see the kitchen (And remember not to use the guest bath to avoid vertigo).

posted by coggs on August 6th 2009 at 12:52pm
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Does anyone remeber/know which issue of Elle this was in?
thanks

posted by capelin on August 6th 2009 at 12:53pm
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I covet her place!

posted by desireeg on August 6th 2009 at 1:32pm
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Not a child-friendly object in sight.

posted by jen_g on August 6th 2009 at 2:14pm
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trés chic!

posted by DrTheopolis on August 6th 2009 at 2:15pm
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does anyone know where the zebra print bench is from?

posted by tinab on August 6th 2009 at 2:18pm
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I agree about it looking like a hotel, a nice hotel no less.

I do like the study, very dramatic.

posted by LoriSF on August 6th 2009 at 2:50pm
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beautiful paint colors and decor...but i agree that it feels more like a hotel than a home...a "home" , to me, feels more warm and inviting...less stuffy. Id be afraid to touch/sit/eat anywhere in this place

posted by abc123 on August 6th 2009 at 3:28pm
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Just gorgeous, very feminine and sophisticated. I want it!

posted by Shirlb on August 7th 2009 at 6:47am
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its the January/February 2008 issue of Elle Decor Magazine... The zebra print bench is by Paul Marra... and the home was done by interior designer Jennie Abbott.

posted by dreyerdesigns on August 8th 2009 at 12:05am
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