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Greetings,
Okay. This is one of those occasions when I see an image of a home. And LOVE it. And also know that I could not have this charming little bathroom for myself. I've also been drawn back to this image numerous times over the last few days since I've seen it. Intrigued at each of the pictures. Wondering about the life they all represent. But, I know I wouldn't replicate it.
I always try to remember when I'm surfing around looking at interior design images - these rooms where never designed to please me. They have been designed (either through the incredible talents of an interior designer - or through the great innate style of the occupant - or, ever better - both!) to delight the lucky soul that has the pleasure of residing there. So pictures like this one both charm and inspire me - though I can't really see it as a part of my own home. My response is never black or white. It's never "I need to find that exact same sink" Or "How could someone live with all that art on the walls!"
I try to see the homeowner. And project their emotions about living in the space . . .
Imagine starting your day in the midst of this frenzy of memories. Seeing great friends each morning. Being surrounds by all manner of nostalgia each night before bed.
Oh, it's beginning to work its magic charm on me once again.
Cheers,
Scot
Comments
I find the image thought provoking and wonder where a gallery like that might work for me.
My only regret about unframed photos in a bathroom: they curl and easily collect dust.
Here is my theory of it! It is a "powder room"; a 1/2 bath in a larger space....not the only bathroom....for guests, mainly.
It is a "memory space" with "memories of the owner of places he/she has been; favorite pictures of spaces and friends......Just a guess.
My husband grew up in Pacific Heights in San Francisco....and his father (a total social fixture at all San Francisco parties and restaurants) had a powder room wallpapered with "matchbook covers" Opened up and stuck to the wall.....(no matches.just the covers!!!!
Brilliant......if you ask me. The powder room is a great place to make a grand statement!
You don't have to see it every day; but your guests might find it fascinating!
I want to spend about two days in here!!
Brilliant!
ps the black walls ,Cynna is so correct , are the only way here!
p.s. Just lacquer them. no dust. no curling. That is what happened in San Francisco in the 50's!! stuck on the walls and then shellacked! Wow!!!!