Rex Ray-Inspired Home

It's no secret that we here at Apartment Therapy are big fans of SF-based artist Rex Ray. His colorful, biomorphic work is captivating and, we've always found, inspiring. It seems we're not the only ones who glean inspiration from his work, as this apartment attests to.

9-5-08 amy lau.jpg Interior designer Amy Lau used her client's Ray work as a jumping off point for styling their home, and what an amazing job she did. Decorative touches throughout the house mimic Ray's style, from the colorful stretched vases to the Ray-designed rug.

• Check out more pictures and an interview with Lau on the project at Decorati.

(Re-edited from a post originally published 9.05.08 - JL)

Comments (11)

I love her work, and the chandelier in the 2nd photo is just amazing! Does anyone know who it is made by and where it might be purchased?

posted by jacasi on September 5th 2008 at 4:42pm
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It would help to read the article 1st. It is described as a 1960's Mazzega chandelier.

posted by jacasi on September 5th 2008 at 4:56pm
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Honestly,

This is the first interior design concept that I've seen that gets everything, albeit under strict control, perfect. I could move in tomorrow!

posted by Doris loves art! on September 6th 2008 at 3:01am
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Oh it's beautiful. The expressive, but restrained use of color is so mature and elegant.

posted by medusa12120 on September 6th 2008 at 4:21am
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Love Amy's work! I want more! More! More!

posted by modernmecca on September 6th 2008 at 7:35am
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love the artwork in the top photo...
"The James Lecce artwork that hangs above is formed with poured resin, and, says Lau âevokes the look and feeling of glass in its pre-formed state.â

posted by hazel8 on September 6th 2008 at 10:24am
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love those chairs...

posted by allijean on September 7th 2008 at 9:16am
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wow

posted by design milk on September 8th 2008 at 11:07am
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Love everything I see here.

posted by greer on September 21st 2008 at 8:03am
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I like bits and pieces but the overall will look so dated in just a coupe of years, reminds me a bit of the 80's but hey they 80's are in fashion I guess.

posted by LoriSF on September 23rd 2009 at 8:04pm
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it is rare for me, but i am fairly blown away by that home. absolutely impeccable; so many stunning vintage pieces but styled in such a fresh and modern take. truly an original and beautiful home. i would feel blessed coming home to that every day.

posted by twelveindustries on September 23rd 2009 at 11:21pm
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