When it comes to mixing different design styles and eras, there's a fine line between inspired and overwhelming. We think this room manages to dance all over that line, though, for a magical result.
When it comes to mixing different design styles and eras, there's a fine line between inspired and overwhelming. We think this room manages to dance all over that line, though, for a magical result.
If someone showed us a color chip of this pink, we'd be hard-pressed to come up with much other than some kind of fairy princess room. But we love the play with the chartreuse of the chairs and the graphic rug. The embellished sconces juxtaposed with the convex mirror and modern chandelier shouldn't quite add up so well, but they do. Maybe it's just us, though - what do you think?
Image: Ngoc Minh Ngo
Refreshing.
view Bo Placebo's profile
That chandelier is to die for.
view suziegoombs's profile
Very nice.
view kellylc's profile
Yes, it reminds me of the chandelier at the Metropolitan Opera, which is excellent. I don't know that I love this room as a whole, though I'm working toward something of this mindset. If it were just me, my apartment would be much cleaner and simpler, but my roommmate likes a lot of 'stuff.' I'm trying to find middle ground where we can both be happy.
view GinaAnn9's profile
Ghastly.
view amy60622's profile
Very striking. Just add text graphics and this could easily be the cover of a design magazine or book.
view lightspeed's profile
This is yummy. I want.
view hessilou's profile
This room has character. It reflects the personality and good taste of its owner. Just chic.
view Lawnmowr's profile
I love it...this would make me very happy
view hanako66's profile
I love this room - I'd never get bored with a room like this...
..and it seems like a very inviting & comfortable environment for a dinner party.
view bepsf's profile
wow, my eyes received a shot of happiness at first sight. i wouldn't have this in my home but i do love seeing it. thanks!
view *heather leaf*'s profile
anyone know where the rub is from?
view alarow's profile
Oops. I meant rug.
view alarow's profile
Not crazy about the chartreuse chairs...would look better done in teal or a small b/w print.
view polkadot's profile
I wouldn't want to live there, yet it is VERY interesting to look at in the picture - not unattractive at all, just not my taste.
view LilyC's profile
Interesting, but I would tire of it in about a week if it were in my home.
view sarah nin's profile
Love it. Betsy Johnson's apartment, right? I've been wanting those platner chairs ever since I saw her apartment in a magazine.
view idea chick's profile
First time I've seen a pink wall that for some reason I actually like. Classically funky.
view Nephthys's profile
I'm in love! I walk out of my black/white/grey/chartreuse bedroom into a pink hallway every day. If only it looked this grand, though!
view UWSretreat's profile
Too much. I think what bothers me is the stuff on the table and the chandelier fights with the sconces.
view Valerie's profile
It is, in fact, Betsey Johnson's apartment.
view empirewaste's profile
Very nice! We moved into a place with a little studio that had walls that were this color. The hubby couldn't stand them, but I loved them. I found the color to be extremely livable, peaceful and calming. I love it with the chartreuse here. Go, Betsey!
view wig3000's profile
haha soooo betsey johnson. I like to look at her clothes but i would never ever wear them. kind of like this room.
view misslyss's profile
love it.
view Seaside's profile
The lines are nice, the colours are so 80's it's pathetic not mention it was a horrible colour combo then and still is.
view TheoJ's profile
First thing I've ever liked from Bestsy Johnnson. Great room!
view genjenn's profile
Surprisingly sedate for Betsy Johnson. Couldn't live there (like that), but love her iconoclastic exuberance. She rocks it!
Good thing she's known in the design world, otherwise I'd think a $3.6M greenwich village penthouse in powder puff pink would be a hard visual sell. Then again, anyone plunking down that kind of cash is wanting the location and a remodel.
Makes me think of potential interiors from The Brady Bunch: "Episode #016-Mike's Horror-Scope Carol reads Mike's horoscope about a strange woman who will come into his life. Enter Beebe Gallini, the glamorous head of a cosmetics firm, who hires Mike to design a new factory in the shape of a powder puff. Guest appearance by bombshell Abbe Lane."
view reb's profile
Ugh, I cant stand it.
view tallguylehigh's profile
It's great. And the chairs are amazing.
view Piztachio's profile
It's so not me, yet I love it, esp. knowing it's Betsey. It's beautifully done and so very her.
view Limonata's profile
i've always always wanted to paint my walls pink. it makes everything pop.
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