tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post3340876590513683013..comments2024-03-29T05:22:41.678-04:00Comments on Chinoiserie Chic: Tropical ChinoiserieBeth Connollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-43368983800440802672020-11-04T08:14:27.594-05:002020-11-04T08:14:27.594-05:00Agee about moldings and fans. I was wondering the ...Agee about moldings and fans. I was wondering the same thing about the concrete sofas. Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-18309460563193467232020-11-04T08:11:51.585-05:002020-11-04T08:11:51.585-05:00Good points - it's one of my favorite rooms.Good points - it's one of my favorite rooms.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-34937125330521332052020-11-04T07:54:24.075-05:002020-11-04T07:54:24.075-05:00Oh we do love this BW room; I could spend hours th...Oh we do love this BW room; I could spend hours there...sitting, reading, chatting, sipping tea or wine. <br /><br />I do notice that Bunny added an appropriate amount of crown moulding, dental it appears to be. This really draws the eye upward to the high ceiling. This is missing from the GF room. <br /><br />I see that there is one ceiling fan in the GF room, though BW has two. The closer you get to the Equator, the greater need for ceiling fans and lots of them, IMO! Sans light fixtures, please. <br /><br />Though the desk is a bit clunky and heavy, it probably is a vernacular piece made from local woods. I actually like its uniqueness; perhaps the owner really likes sitting in this room and working? The white chair offers some balance. <br /><br />I wonder how comfortable the concrete-based sofas are? Do the cushions slide around?? <br /><br />Although the limestone floors are gorgeous, I would add a tropical, soft, casual rug of some sort as BW did in her room. Easier on the feet and legs, and cuts down on some of the noise in the room. These cavernous rooms can give off quite an echo especially with no window treatments. teaorwinehttp://teaorwine.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-44998316031916837012020-11-03T22:11:13.337-05:002020-11-03T22:11:13.337-05:00Might be on of those things that's way prettie...Might be on of those things that's way prettier in real lifeNatasha Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03702991628928000395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-18208887365941452022020-11-03T08:22:48.228-05:002020-11-03T08:22:48.228-05:00I really like the Bunny Williams room over the oth...I really like the Bunny Williams room over the others. Her repeat use of the light blue upholstered pieces brings more continuity and cohesiveness to the large area. I like the grounding of the stiped rug. The warm soft yellow walls show off the large green palm painting very nicely and maintain the tropical, theme. The yellow in the room makes it very inviting and warm, even cozy. I prefer this over all grey or beige. The dark wood conveys the romanticism of the British Colonial look. Overall, this would be the room for me. NanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-17535880113017461572020-11-03T07:43:57.152-05:002020-11-03T07:43:57.152-05:00I agree - both are wonderful spaces and great exam...I agree - both are wonderful spaces and great examples of the tropical chinoiserie style I love.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-20040461484442493052020-11-03T07:42:11.079-05:002020-11-03T07:42:11.079-05:00It was designed by the interior designer/homeowner...It was designed by the interior designer/homeowner and then made by a well known Dominican Republic furniture maker and featured in the Architectural Digest article, so it does not sound temporary.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-13839468742902195142020-11-02T13:01:09.788-05:002020-11-02T13:01:09.788-05:00I would have to agree that the desk is horrible, b...I would have to agree that the desk is horrible, but it maybe it's just there temporarily until something better is found.Lisa D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08333815608310503191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-49800323480477117382020-11-02T11:17:48.672-05:002020-11-02T11:17:48.672-05:00I tend to agree with you - it was designed by the ...I tend to agree with you - it was designed by the homeowner who is an interior designer and made by a local craftsman. But I thinks it's very clunky.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-21953370052952368632020-11-02T11:14:06.146-05:002020-11-02T11:14:06.146-05:00Great rooms though I think that desk is hideous. L...Great rooms though I think that desk is hideous. Looks like bricks!Natasha Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03702991628928000395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-38672133748123280412020-11-02T11:00:38.463-05:002020-11-02T11:00:38.463-05:00They are tiles so likely limestone or coral stone,...They are tiles so likely limestone or coral stone, but it doesn't say.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-56176407379740500822020-11-02T10:49:59.484-05:002020-11-02T10:49:59.484-05:00Totally agree that this house was inspired by the ...Totally agree that this house was inspired by the gorgeous Williams/Roselli home. The ginger jars on pedestals are stunning. I love the celadon jar with the plant materials and the symmetry/mirroring design in both spaces. I slightly prefer the colors in Bunny's home. They are so joyous! My living and dining rooms are painted a similar butter color and it makes me very happy.DesignDoctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02741196556923620980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-80448541770871023632020-11-02T10:49:04.623-05:002020-11-02T10:49:04.623-05:00I’m pretty sure those are polished concrete floors...I’m pretty sure those are polished concrete floors. Maybe that’s why they used concrete sofa bases. Elysehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02718026840050285554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-70010190956896589102020-11-02T09:21:20.068-05:002020-11-02T09:21:20.068-05:00Excellent observation re pairs and symmetry. Color...Excellent observation re pairs and symmetry. Color harmony tightly, carefully restrained in both situations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-61485540058014589182020-11-02T08:13:37.394-05:002020-11-02T08:13:37.394-05:00100% inspiration by the Bunny Williams Punta Cana ...100% inspiration by the Bunny Williams Punta Cana home .<br />A more restrained version .<br />Note : there is a lot of symetry going on , lots of pairs and repetition .<br />The two ginger jars on top of the pedistals give such dramatic height !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com