When I first read what the worst decor trends were of 2011 on ELLEDECOR I got a good laugh and then I tweeted about it. See my tweet here. I'm all about living with what you love. I'm not the only one that has an opinion on the topic. See Emily's post from yesterday. Let's take a look at what the experts say and then I'll give you my take on it ....here we go.
Ronda Carman of All the Best Blog says "I adore books and cannot imagine life, or my home, without them,” But for her, books as props have a short shelf life. “Rose Tarlow put it best: ‘An object added for effect instead of affection will always look like an affectation.’
MY TAKE ON IT: The later part of last year I cleared out hundreds of magazines and books I've purchased– yet no longer using. I took them to a local used book store and sold them all for a whole $12. Yup, $12 is all I got. Can you imagine my face? Most of the books and magazines I purchased because of the pretty covers and the content disappointed me. The magazine were full of ads and I was tired of paying to see ads for products I don't use. So I guess you can say I agree with Rhonda whole-heartedly if you're not reading them why have them laying around? Get rid of them!
Richard Shapiro antique dealer has modernism malaise, calling out the “monotony of one mid century room after another, all with predictable, gratuitous, gimmicky accessories.” He lobbies for collecting objects from different periods and styles that all have a bit of soul. MY TAKE ON IT: I personally don't want to live in an entire home decorated with mid-centry modern furniture and agree that a home should have a collected look— but if that's how someone wants their home decorated like that, then so be it. Who am I to say how someone is to decorate their home? That's basicly what it boils down to. Right?
It’s time to retire brightly lacquered Hollywood Regency furniture, says decorator Mary McDonald: “I think we all have seen enough garage-sale junk sprayed in high-gloss Skittles colors to last through the next century.” MY TAKE ON IT: I agree and I disagree with this. I think a pop of color is needed in any home. Garage sale junk? Those are harsh words to use calling someone stuff junk? I've acquired some fabulous things from garage sales. Though people might could use discretion and not have a entire room full of painted furniture? I'm just saying.
Designer Mario Buatta singles out dysfunctional decoration,” his term for interiors that don’t relate to people. “Everything is done for styling, and nothing has to do with living— there’s no place to have a conversation or set down a drink,” he says. “The best time to look at a room is the day after you’ve had a party because you see the way people used the space” MY TAKE ON IT: I can't figure out how people live like this? Homes like this have no life. Looking like department store. Not warm and inviting at all. I agree homes should flow and function the way real people live. Now if you like the merchandized look or model home look as I like to call it... then I guess it works for you. Me personally– I love a home to look lived in.
The DIY craze has run its course, says decorator Sheila Bridges, who has seen her share of “earthy, handmade concoctions. Just because it can be reclaimed doesn’t mean it should be” MY TAKE ON IT: WOW! I seriously can't believe someone said that? I'm all for creating something from nothing. Another man's trash is another man's treasure still holds true today. Like Forest Gump, that's all I'm going to say about that.
Now, what say you? Do you care what the interior designer's say? Do you care what's in or what out? Are you like me, you live with what you love?
IMAGES: ELLE DECOR,EXCEPT WHERE NOTED + Quotes taken from Elle Decor's website.
MY TAKE ON IT: The later part of last year I cleared out hundreds of magazines and books I've purchased– yet no longer using. I took them to a local used book store and sold them all for a whole $12. Yup, $12 is all I got. Can you imagine my face? Most of the books and magazines I purchased because of the pretty covers and the content disappointed me. The magazine were full of ads and I was tired of paying to see ads for products I don't use. So I guess you can say I agree with Rhonda whole-heartedly if you're not reading them why have them laying around? Get rid of them! 
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It’s time to retire brightly lacquered Hollywood Regency furniture, says decorator Mary McDonald: “I think we all have seen enough garage-sale junk sprayed in high-gloss Skittles colors to last through the next century.” MY TAKE ON IT: I agree and I disagree with this. I think a pop of color is needed in any home. Garage sale junk? Those are harsh words to use calling someone stuff junk? I've acquired some fabulous things from garage sales. Though people might could use discretion and not have a entire room full of painted furniture? I'm just saying.
Designer Mario Buatta singles out dysfunctional decoration,” his term for interiors that don’t relate to people. “Everything is done for styling, and nothing has to do with living— there’s no place to have a conversation or set down a drink,” he says. “The best time to look at a room is the day after you’ve had a party because you see the way people used the space” MY TAKE ON IT: I can't figure out how people live like this? Homes like this have no life. Looking like department store. Not warm and inviting at all. I agree homes should flow and function the way real people live. Now if you like the merchandized look or model home look as I like to call it... then I guess it works for you. Me personally– I love a home to look lived in.
Now, what say you? Do you care what the interior designer's say? Do you care what's in or what out? Are you like me, you live with what you love?
IMAGES: ELLE DECOR,EXCEPT WHERE NOTED + Quotes taken from Elle Decor's website.
WOW. I can't believe they said some of that stuff. These people are ridiculous! I think they are extremely out of touch with reality.
ReplyDeleteI do NOT care what a "designer" says, I'm with Ninah Bee, they are out of touch with reality. There is no such thing of in and out, it's what a person WANTS in their home. Too funny, I posted the "bright" pic on my blog today, I am in love with the orange daybed!
ReplyDeleteTamara, Bella Boho
I agree with most of it but really in the end it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. It's you who has to be happy in your home.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Mario that a home should be a home not a staged for a photo op. For the rest of it - blah blah blah
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous! I'm loving the gorgeous orange bed. Enjoy the beautiful day, Kellie xx
ReplyDeleteFirst, while I respect these designers, and have followed them for years, I am extremely dissapointed in their disconnected comments. Do you know what kind of budgets these designers work with??? Completely out of touch with the rest of us who can only dream of having $150,00 for a living room make-over. So whatever real people need to do to make their homes livable and lovable is what should matter. I've personally had to withold my purchases of many of these ad filled mags because they clearly are marketed towards an elitist sector of society who still have regular 'help' under their employment. But the pictures still inspire me to see what I CAN DO with my real life budget.
ReplyDeleteI's easy for Mary McDonald to call Garage Sale stuff junk, the broad decorates million dollar homes. We all know where she shops. Not garage sales.
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree with you; live with what you love! Otherwise, how could you live happily? Style your living space in a way that's conducive to productivity, but also comfortability.
ReplyDeleteCheers!
-- Eden http://vantagepointvintage.com/blog
Yeah, I'm hoping DIY isn't over. Besides, DIY doesn't have to be rustic.
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