Layered Linen and Leather
Posted on | February 23, 2010 | 24 Comments
How do you combine both masculine and feminine styles? For many of us our boyfriends, husbands, or roommates don’t want to live in a world of flowers and pink.
When at my sister’s house last week I snapped a few photos to show how she successfully created a home that combines both her and her husband’s style. Her husband has always had a very vocal design opinion. He began collecting vintage posters and antique rugs obsessively in his early 20′s. They bought their home about 6 six years ago just north of New York City. The house has evolved to become a layered mix of masculine and feminine styles that’s classic and family friendly.
In their living room a handsome leather sofa from Restoration Hardware is deep enough for evening cuddling in front of the fire with the kids. Her husband’s antique rugs layered on the floor warms the space and adds patterning and texture. Vintage French posters and a large abstract painting (by me!) pop off neutral walls. Linen accented curtains, chairs, and a tufted bench infuse softer feminine detailing. Further details such as vintage ceramics, an eagle convex mirror, and brass pharmacy lights gives the room a timeless worn-in feel.
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February 23rd, 2010 @ 1:55 pm
I love the painting above the tufted bench. Beautiful.
February 23rd, 2010 @ 3:03 pm
As soon as I saw the pictures, I was going to ask where the abstract painting was from. Then I saw that you made it. WOW. I really, really like it. If you start selling your artwork, I’d be first in line…
February 23rd, 2010 @ 3:07 pm
beautiful home. i love the painting and the checkered wood floor.
February 23rd, 2010 @ 3:07 pm
Thanks guys. Hopefully, in the next few months I’ll have my office/studio ready.
I went to school for painting. I kinda fell into to this editor job/career. I miss painting and totally jealous of all my classmates who have continued to paint and show in fancy galleries now.
February 23rd, 2010 @ 3:32 pm
This is a vexing dilemma for me as well, being one female in a household of four males. I think your sister’s place is a beautiful example of how to make everyone happy. I’m in love with the layered look of the antique rugs. Really beautiful. And speaking of beautiful, those floors are out of sight!
February 23rd, 2010 @ 3:52 pm
She combined everything so perfect. Nothing goes unnoticed! Thinks she can come to my house?!
February 23rd, 2010 @ 4:35 pm
One word: gorgeous. I think you should consult your sister on your choice of paint colour! She’s your “go to gal” Judging by the photos that you have put online, while not identical, you definately have similar tastes.
February 23rd, 2010 @ 4:41 pm
Such a cozy room. I imagine it’s particularly lovely at night.
February 23rd, 2010 @ 6:08 pm
I love your sister’s home. I too like to combine leather and linen together and did so in our second home. Everyone is happy then! Her stairway and entry are great with the painted floor.
February 23rd, 2010 @ 6:10 pm
Ooooops! I’m anonymous above. Forgot to fill in my name.
Yep: I love your sister’s home…..-Delores
February 23rd, 2010 @ 8:34 pm
Your sister’s home is gorgeous. I love the juxtaposition of those rugs, the sofa, and the chairs. ah!! I need to replicate it!!! I am on a constant hunt for affordable chairs like that. There is always so much inpiration here!
February 23rd, 2010 @ 9:10 pm
The chairs were found a garage sale and bench at a local shop. The reupholstered both of the pieces in linen.
February 23rd, 2010 @ 9:53 pm
Oh… that…diamond…painted…floor!! Stunning.
February 23rd, 2010 @ 11:04 pm
Another drop dead gorgeous floor! Hello diamonds!
February 24th, 2010 @ 9:40 am
This home is gorgeous.
February 24th, 2010 @ 11:17 am
Thank you Katy! I am just lucky enough to have great design folks and artists in my life to help me along the way.
xox
February 24th, 2010 @ 11:36 am
Lovely, gracious home! My sister works with a vintage poster gallery in Westport and NYC. I’m sure your brother-in-law is familiar with them, he has some awesome posters.
February 24th, 2010 @ 12:02 pm
Very very nice. I LOVE the painting and I especially love it with the bench and the rug. When you showed this close-up a week or so ago (?) I totally thought it was some crazy expensive vignette from a high-end decorating magazine. My goodness.
So, when’s your gallery show? Special prices for early blog followers?
February 24th, 2010 @ 1:01 pm
We will see mopar on the gallery show. I need to get my butt in gear and get some new work done.
February 24th, 2010 @ 1:08 pm
I vote for the gallery show too!
And love, love that painted floor. As always, thanks for sharing.
February 24th, 2010 @ 3:05 pm
It can be such a struggle to combine tastes – especially when he likes modern and I like vintage/classic. You sister has done it well! Especially dig the painted checked floor.
February 25th, 2010 @ 2:03 pm
The odd thing at our house is that I usually buy the masculine pieces, and my other half loves the more floral items. We can never agree on a rug. Consequently we have naked floors. On the other hand, I usually get to do whatever I want, because it is never too girly.
February 27th, 2010 @ 10:43 pm
wow! i really love this room! the painted wood floors are fantastic. i have been trying to convince my boyfriend to do ours with a pattern and after seeing these pics it is the first time he seemed to even contemplate them! thank you!! i was wondering what kind of paint you used for the floor?
February 27th, 2010 @ 10:49 pm
I’m not sure what kind of paint was used. The floors were painted when me sister moved in. I know you can get floor paints and put a poly coat over the top. I would ask someone at your local paint store for tips. Good luck!
Katy