Modern Mix in Madrid

I had to buy the December 2011 issue of Nuevo Estilo on Zinio to find out who designed this room.  Turns out it is antique dealer Alfonso Icaza who owns Bakelita in Madrid, Spain. In addition to fashion designers, I think antique dealers have the best homes.  They are so great at mixing pieces that probably passed through their shops and will probably pass through again on their way to someone else.  This is another great example of how Neoclassical pieces can coexist with modern art and furniture. The article is in Spanish and Google Translate is only so good but it sounds like Alfonso specializes in vintage pieces from the 1940's to the 1970's. If you have deep pockets, you can also check out his inventory on 1stdibs. I feel like I should move up a trip to Madrid after all these great spaces from Nuevo Estilo.  But first I need some Spanish lessons. You can read the entire article here. 

Photos from here. 

Classic Meets Modern

I was trying to find who designed the bedroom in this apartment last week to no avail.  Then today, I stumbled upon it while looking for something else.  Don't you just love when that happens? Turns out it is the Madrid apartment of Ramon Garcia Juardo and his partner Paco Pocovi who live and work together.  It was featured in Nuevo Estilo.  The space itself is clean and modern so the classical elements bring in the architectural details. The mirrored walls and ceiling add depth and bounce the light. It feels like what Bill Blass's apartment would have looked like if he moved to Spain and mixed things up.  It also another one of those interiors that make me want to throw out all the color in my apartment.  Maybe I'll just start with a little rearranging.  Bon weekend!

Via Nuevo Estilo

What's Black & White and Red All Over?

What's black and white and red all over?  It's interior designer Alexa Hampton's space in the Hickory Chair showroom in High Point.  She wanted to do something bold that was classic and modern at the same time and she got it.  I especially love the tape and upholstery tack detail along the walls and neoclassical elements throughout the room.  I also love Alexa's fabulous sense of humor. She definitely helps perk you up when you're exhausted during Market.  

I also want to apologize for my lack of posts yesterday.  I'm still very under the weather but hope to get caught up with work, emails, and the blog over the next few days. 

Bon Weekend! 

Photos by Heather Clawson for Habitually Chic