Blog entries tagged architectural digest http://www.balustradeandbitters.com Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:11:19 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.balustradeandbitters.com/blog/distinctive-dressing-tables-arthur-smith <p><img src="http://balustradeandbitters.com/images/62/jan21_yellow_vanity2.JPG" alt="" /></p><br/><p>"Tissues" by Ed Ruscha hangs above a tailored skirted dressing table.&nbsp; An upholstered x-base stool mimics the artwork.</p><br/><p>Interior design by Arthur Smith</p><br/><p>Architectural Digest New York Interiors - 1979</p><br/><p>Photograph by Peter Vitale</p><br/><p>&nbsp;</p><br/><p>&nbsp;</p> Admin Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 arthur smith architectural digest http://www.balustradeandbitters.com/blog/striking-lighting-david-whitcomb <p><img src="http://balustradeandbitters.com/images/62/jan21_disco_foyer.JPG" alt="" /></p><br/><p>A unique still life further enhanced by the use of lighting.&nbsp; Stairwell at the Manhattan duplex of Designer David Whitcomb.</p><br/><p>Architectural Digest - Traditional Interiors - 1979</p><br/><p>Photograph by Daniel Eifert</p><br/><p>&nbsp;</p> Admin Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 david whitcomb architectural digest http://www.balustradeandbitters.com/blog/getting-modern-with-the-masters-david-whitcomb <p><img src="http://balustradeandbitters.com/images/62/jan21_old_oil_modbr.JPG" alt="" /></p><br/><p>&nbsp;</p><br/><p>Juxtaposition of old master painting with modern graphic textile.</p><br/><p>Interior design by David Whitcomb</p><br/><p>Architectural Digest - New York Interiors, 1979</p><br/><p>Photograph by Daniel Eifert</p><br/><p>*please comment if you know the name and maker of the bedding fabric.</p><br/><p>&nbsp;</p><br/><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://balustradeandbitters.com/images/62/richer_small_aRead More... Admin Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100 david whitcomb architectural digest http://www.balustradeandbitters.com/blog/vintage-voyeur-we-wouldnt-change-a-thing-latticed-library <p><img src="http://balustradeandbitters.com/images/62/jan21_mache_chairs.JPG" alt="" /></p><br/><p>The muddy olive trim, the lattice wallpaper, the scalloped top papier mache chairs, the black satin cushions, the regency rent table with antique mirror inlay, the art hung salon style over the fireplace, we could go on.</p><br/><p>Architectural Digest American Interiors - 1978</p><br/><p>Interior design by Thomas A. Morrow III</p><br/><p>Photograph by Richard Champion</p> Admin Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:01:16 +0100 architectural digest http://www.balustradeandbitters.com/blog/cozy-abodes-winter-rooms-to-cuddle-up-in-serge-royaux <p><img src="http://balustradeandbitters.com/images/62/jan21_green_paneled.jpg" alt="" /></p><br/><p>The library at La Sudrie in Perigord, France, home of Serge Royaux.&nbsp; Boiserie imported from neighboring chateau.</p><br/><p>Architectural Digest - Traditional Interiors - 1979</p><br/><p>Photograph by Pascal Hinous</p><br/><p>&nbsp;</p><br/><p>&nbsp;</p><br/><p>&nbsp;</p> Admin Fri, 22 Jan 2010 03:20:59 +0100 serge royaux architectural digest http://www.balustradeandbitters.com/blog/cozy-abodes-winter-rooms-to-cuddle-up-in-leonard-w-stanley <p><img src="http://balustradeandbitters.com/images/62/cozy_abodes2.jpg" alt="" /></p><br/><p>Less than a mile above Sunset Blvd. in the Hollywood Hills, decorator Leonard W. Stanley's master bedroom.&nbsp; 18thc. screen, with hand tinted engravings, antique velvet bed drapery, and a Portuguese needlepoint rug.</p><br/><p>From Designers' Own Homes, Architectural Digest, 1984.&nbsp; Photographer Russell Mac Masters</p><br/><p>&nbsp;</p> Admin Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0100 Leonard W. Stanley architectural digest http://www.balustradeandbitters.com/blog/vintage-voyeur-we-wouldnt-change-a-thing-high-drama-neutral <p><img src="http://balustradeandbitters.com/images/62//V_V_braswell.jpg" alt="" /></p><br/><p>Joesph Braswell does it again.</p><br/><p>Interior Design by Joseph Braswell, Photo - Architectural Digest</p> Admin Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:00:00 +0100 joseph braswell interior design architectural digest