Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Designers and their dwellings...come take a peek!





Good morning! Finally I am really believing spring will indeed rear its head sooner than later. In NY we got the lucky break from the weather Gods who have blessed us with two sunny, snow free days back to back and its putting a little pep in everyone's step! 
Don't we all wonder what the homes and apartments look like of the well known designers whose names grace so many magazines that we admire? I know I do and have often imagined and fantasized about the kinds of homes some of my favorite designers go home to at the end of a day. I think about their personal style and ponder  how much of it is implemented into what they love enough to call home. Sometimes their styles are a surprise but I have found that typically they reflect the style for which that particular designer has become best known. I will cover a few designers today and in a few weeks cover a few more...so here are some, would love to know what you think and if you have a favorite!



LINDA WARREN
This stunning home of designer, Linda Warren is in San Miguel del Allende, Mexico. Just so happens we were there last April for a magnificent wedding and this historic town is just too picturesque for words.  This designer has joined hordes of other Americans by choosing this quaint town full of life and color to call home. I love her style and of course she has a dreamy abode as a fabulous source of inspiration.







THOMAS PHEASANT
Thomas Pheasant, an American tastemaker and designer extraordinaire based out of Washington DC,who also has a successful line with Baker Furniture completed this beautiful home in DC. His furniture line and decorating style I believe, are in rhythm with how he has chosen to decorate his own Washington home..beautifully done.





CINDY RINFRET
Based out of Connecticut, Rinfret Designs has become widely known for creating classic, but very livable interiors. She uses lots of rich earth tones and always achieves a cohesive look in all the spaces she designs, her work was been featured in many national publications and her firm established in the 1980's continues to grow. Her own home is a prime example of the style that she does best....classically but  invitingly beautiful. 






















MARK AND DUANE HAMPTON
The late Mark Hampton will long be remembered as a classic American designer whose rooms and legacy will be cherished for years to come, also thanks in part to his talented daughter, Alexa who is continuing his mission of fine design. His elegant apartment done in an old world style was no surprise, its a treat for the eyes! Here is the  Manhattan apartment that he shared with his wife, Duane.
















Hope you enjoyed taking a sneak peak into these designers home...do you have a favorite? Let me know which and have a wonderful day!

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25 comments:

  1. Oh my! I love them all!
    Thank you for taking the time to post these lovely homes!

    ~Andie

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  2. Wow these are beautiful. I especially love the first one in Mexico, very old world and elegant. Rinfrets home is also very cozy and really inviting. Lovely post.

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  3. Good Morning New York!!
    I am glad the sun is shining in you today:)
    These are beautiful homes. Absolutely stunning.
    Hope your day is blessed!

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  4. What a beautiful way to start my day. I am obsessed with Cindy Rinfret's home...fresh and sophisticated!! Happy Wednesday ~

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  5. T Pheasant's use of the meander or greek key patterns leave me drooling.
    his dining table ....
    i might consider giving up
    a small body part to own.
    xxx

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  6. What a good array of individual's work! I loved Cindy Rinfret's wonderful settee with the tall shaped back accented by huge railheads.

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  7. Well, I would have to say that Thomas Pheasant's is my favorite, but they are all gorgeous. Loving Mark Hampton's "tablescapes"--I'm always at a loss as to what to put on my surfaces, when to know "enough is enough" or when I need more.

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  8. What a fabulous post! Thomas P's home for me!

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  9. What fun that was, but book me into San Miguel and you won't hear from me for a loooong while. Nice post.

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  10. I'm all about the Mexican estate! How lucky you got to see it in person. What a great place for a wedding.

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  11. Beautiful images.....love San Miguel...so beautiful I actually have friends who live there.

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  12. Mark Hampton's interiors are so classic - I always enjoy looking at them :) Enjoy the weather while it lasts, spring is almost here! xo KO

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  13. All of these homes are simply stunning!
    Love them all!

    Xo

    Jo

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  14. Thomas Pheasant's home is my favorite, but I wouldn't say "no" to living in any of the other homes!

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  15. Many lovely elements in each but the Mark Hampton is my favorite in this grouping - probably no surprise there!!

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  16. OK, I just stopped and starred intensely at Cindy Rinfret’s headboard, wholly cow, me likely!!! Doesn’t that headboard just say it all! And the animal legs on the side table in her last image, don’t know why but I love it! Fun having a peek into the designers homes, thank you Tina.

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  17. Many are breathtaking, though there are a few that is a little too persnickety to feel actually livable!

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  18. When I started looking at the first designer I thought ok, this is me . I;m really relating to this. And then I just kept scanning through more and more loveliness. What a great roundup of fabulous design. Love it all.

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  19. I was thrilled to come see you early this morning upon seeing your kind comments! However, I had to run off to my classroom and here I am, finally, in my lovely home and seeing all of the inspiring furniture and ideas to make my home even MORE wonderful! THANK YOU FOR INVITING ME OVER and most of all, for your visit, that has helped me find YOU!!!! This is so lovely, those TUBS, bathrooms and kitchens. That is was I ASPIRE TO IN MY COTTAGE...we have just added two gorgeous new large rooms, so the cottage end of the house in the front is quite humble, but the further back you go, elegance awaits. I love every thing about this post and thank you again. COME BACK THIS WEEKEND!!! Anita

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  20. Love the first one Linda Warren! A space for the soul!

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  21. I'm head over heels in love with Thomas Pheasant's, however, this is a marvelous showcase of designers' homes. I always love to see how my favourite designers live. Happy Wednesday! XX

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  22. WOW!!! They're all great, but I like Cindy Rinfret's home best!

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  23. Oh you had me at the first one! I could move right in to Linda Warren's beautiful home. The architectural elements are stunning.
    Thanks for the peek,
    xo Lisa

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  24. Mark Hampton has always been a favorite... his illustrations and his interiors couldn't be more lovely.
    Thanks for giving us a peek into so many gorgeous homes!

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  25. Royalty! These are marvelous! Have a beautiful day, Kellie xx

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