Welcome to Hooked on Fridays, a blog party I host at the end of each week to celebrate the things we love. Today I’m hooked on these fresh and light rooms from interior designer Shannon Bowers’ home in Dallas. According to Veranda magazine, which featured them: “Bowers transformed her once-dark, two-story Georgian house into a haven of pale European furnishings bathed in sunlight. ‘I’m a purist,’ she says. ‘For me, colors found in nature—like robin’s egg blue, light sand and the lavender of hydrangeas—are soothing. Because this house feels so open, the indoors and outdoors are married.’”
More from Veranda:
Inspired by the soft hues and understated elegance of painted Swedish furniture, as well as the light shades of flooring in many European homes, Bowers found a linen with a “petit blue” undertone that dictated the colors of the interiors. “Often I’ll pick one fabric, and it will determine the palette for an entire house.”
Complementing the Swedish pieces are numerous French antiques that exude a similar aesthetic. “Most of the French furniture is from the Directoire period, so the lines are very clean, and those pieces work well with our Swedish furnishings.”
You can read the entire article and see more photos of Shannon Bowers’ home at Veranda.
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Lovely photos of that house in the Swedish style. I can appreciate the serenity and clean look of the lighter style, but being of Norwegian descent, I daren’t decorate in Swedish style — Norwegians like their colors like their men — strong and bold.
It took me years of breaking away from my Mother’s style of decorating to realize I was using variations of her favorite reds & greens anyway! Acceptance is a beautiful thing. Lovely post, thanks!
Cass … who today is hooked on reading other people’s passions.
Cass @ That Old House’s last blog post..Simple Stew on Foodie Friday
The pictures are gorgeous as always, though it is not really my style! I am more Mediterranean! Have a nice day!:)
Elodie’s last blog post..Hooked on stylish bed & breakfast in the French Riviera!
I have always loved this style…the calm, serene feeling that it evokes. I would love to vacation in a place decorated like this, but color is what draws me in. Funny enough , my husband, who is Swedish is more of a modern furniture kinda guy. Have a wonderful weekend.
?, Susan
black eyed susans kitchen’s last blog post..THE GREAT ESCAPE
I LOVE airy, light rooms as well. AHH – take me away!
Jen@Balancing Beauty and Bedlam’s last blog post..Designer wardrobe on a frugal budget
o.k., so i think i’m going to redo my entire home now. thanks for the pics.
xo
kasey’s last blog post..fashion friday…early edition
I love the gorgeous blue grandfather clock in the last photo and the chairs in the sitting room, so serene.
Jane @ Beach House’s last blog post..This One’s for the Nerds
And the nursery photo in Veranda is perfect
Jane @ Beach House’s last blog post..This One’s for the Nerds
Designs and furnishings have a very rustic feel to them. Still elegant though.
Gennaro’s last blog post..Unique Ways To Pick Your Next Destination
Love those green doors – weathered paint is one of my favourite looks.
Lynne’s last blog post..Five Friday Faves
Fun idea with “hooked on” it was fun to see what others had written!
Keep up the good work!
Heather’s last blog post..Hooked on…Metal Letters
I’d love to have a clock just like that one! Perfect color and shape!
-Flip Girl
I love the teal!
Also, if I could find that teal clock in the last photo, I would be in ::::HEAVEN::::
If you can help, please let me know! I love it.
Sarah’s last blog post..I am so sick over this
Man, NOBODY agrees with me.
Still, at least I acknowledged the tastefulness of the design. It is funny that nobody else finds it a bit cold.
Oh, well, taste is personal.
RehabOrDie’s last blog post..Really Fine Tile
I LOVE that first photo!
Monkey’s Momma’s last blog post..Pray For Stellan!
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