Before I sat down to work this morning, I noticed this glamorous study of journalist, Amy Fine Collins, in Elle Decor. The dark yet warm charcoal walls of the Park Avenue apartment create a mood, especially when paired with zebra prints, fashion illustrations, and even a gilded Louis XV–style desk that once belonged to Hugh Hefner.
I poked around to see how I could recreate this room. (1) The desk is a little too ornate for my tastes but I did find this 1920’s French writing desk with Ormalu mounts and Rococo styled drawer pulls. I actually prefer something more along the lines of (5), the black 1940s lacquered desk with the more masculine feel. (2) Artwork by the crazy-talented Leigh Bullard is a must. Visit her Etsy shop for more fashion inspired illustrations and pick up a few frames (4) from IKEA while you’re at it. (3) I had to figure out how to get my “chair love” sunflower zebra chair that I mentioned last week into the room — perfect occasional chair. And I would top my desk with a lamp similar to (6) the longevity table lamp.
Image credits: Elle Decor, Horchow, Leigh Bullard, Gump’s, and IKEA
9 responses so far ↓
1 Krissy : Oct 23, 2008 at 10:59 am
Great round up! I really enjoy the Etsy link
PS- speaking of Elle, did you watch the show “stylista” last night?
2 Paloma : Oct 23, 2008 at 11:04 am
Fantastic! I actually like the pieces your picked out better than those in the original room, Kylie. The sunflower zebra chair and table lamp are bananas.
3 Jessie Cacciola : Oct 23, 2008 at 11:05 am
Yey, Leigh! Great mix here, Kylie! xo
4 Lauren : Oct 23, 2008 at 3:46 pm
I LOVE the black desk from 1st Dibs! I soooo want a glamorous office (and a glamorous job for that matter)…
5 karina : Oct 23, 2008 at 4:56 pm
The room is uber elegant but I prefer happy colours!!!
6 Fifi Flowers : Oct 24, 2008 at 11:49 pm
I NEED this kind of glamour in my office/studio space… hmmmm… how can I get that look with what have…. hmmmmm
Lovely photo!
ENJOY your weekend! Fifi
7 megan : Oct 27, 2008 at 10:46 am
oh i would kill to have this kind of space. it looks so elegant but comfortable at the same time. totally inspirational!
8 please sir : Oct 27, 2008 at 12:29 pm
What a great idea - if you are going to go glam do it all the way!
9 Leigh : Nov 1, 2008 at 7:41 pm
Oh Thank you so much for including my print in this beautiful inspiration!! You are fab! And that study is a dream.
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