So you all know by now how obsessed I am with my new but old byobu (Japanese screen) and I promise to stop talking about it soon (maybe) but it really is inspiring changes to my interiors in Doha. After 9 years in Japan, I’m ready for a bit of change, but at the same time I am excited that the change is being driven by something Japanese!
Thanks so much to Mark Sikes for posting Michael Smith’s Holmby Hills house this week as the photos of his bedroom with its similar 18th century silver and green screen have really got me pumped. The motif looks to be pine or more possibly bamboo, but I just can’t quite tell. There is also a great article and additional slide show photographed by François Halard on the house in the Wall Street Journal last year.
There is something about the bedrooms he designs that I just adore – posted recently about another one here and you can see another favorite here – as they are so serene.
I didn’t need any validation on my excitement really, but it sure is nice to have it…
I’m still thinking the Balboa Mist will be spot on – paint should be going on the walls tomorrow, so I’ll let you know!
That is a fabulous room. Not only the ethereal color, but the over-all comfort and serenity of it. The screen depicts varying lengths of bamboo, with bamboo leaves. The repetition of curves is nice, as well as the combination of both silver and gilt. Love it. Your new color palette will be lovely, as well.
I think you are right and it is bamboo! So great to hear from you Margaret!
And where exactly did you get your paint chips from?.
Hey Missy – from a lovely man at the Janovic Plaza on Spring Street!
Beautiful. I think you will love De Gournay wallpaper, i encourage you to google it.
I have been drooling over De Gournay, Zuber, Gracie and papers like those since I was about 12 years old! Never have quite the right space or project (or budget) for it, although the growing use of small panels framed like Japanese screens is an affordable trend I like!
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