All About Eve

I always wish that readers would remember that the designers who participate in the Kips Bay Decorator Show House spend tens of thousands of dollars of their own money on their rooms. And more importantly, it's all done for charity before they criticize a space that's not their taste.  That said, one of my readers did point out this morning that so far I've posted some of the more traditional rooms (this is not actually what she said but it's probably best not to post the actual email) so I'm going to highlight a few more of the modern spaces today. First up is the top floor "Family Lounge" by Eve Robinson & Associates.  It's a light airy space  with a custom grey hide rug by Kyle Bunting that elevates the room beyond the usual family rec room decor. 

Photos by Heather Clawson for Habitually Chic

Intriguingly Chic

Sometimes you run across spaces that aren't exactly your own personal style but are so full of intriguing details that you can help but be enamored by them.  That's how I feel about this Paris apartment by Jean Louis Deniot.  I love the marble entry with jib door, the grey and gold color scheme, the striped bathroom, and I especially love the gold kitchen cabinets.  It's proof that you can find great ideas in any interior if you look hard enough. 

Bon weekend!

Grey Day

After four days of lovely weather in San Francisco, this grey Monday is a little depressing.  I'm not ready to be back in boots and tights and coats. As I've mentioned before, my winter wardrobe consists of various shades of grey.  It looks less harsh than all black but plays nicely with almost all other colors.  I especially love it mixed with gold jewelry but grey rooms also look great with gold accessories.  Now I just need to find a reasonably priced vintage gold Rolex.  A girl can dream. 

My new J.Crew Collection Tartan Car Coat integrates perfectly into my grey wardrobe.  It's also super warm and chic.  It's sold out online but you can call to see if they still have it in stores. 

He's technically not wearing grey but he was too cute not to include. 

Francisco Costa apartment. 

via Tommy Ton

Greystone

via Tommy Ton

Jacques Grange 

Other images via The Gifts of Life, Emilanton, and Coffee Stained Cashmere.