2019 Trends- Hollywood Regency

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I was recently asked to comment on design trends for 2019 for a magazine article.  Hollywood Regency is a big one!  Are you wondering what on earth I mean when I say “Hollywood Regency”??  You’re not alone.  It’s a term used to describe a certain design aesthetic.  most people can recognize the style, but don't know the name to attach to it.  Easily summed up it is simply old Hollywood glam. 

Typically Hollywood Regency style includes these types of elements:

-velvet upholstery

When velvet is used on a tailored piece of furniture with clean lines, it doesn’t look as stuffy as if you were to place it on a Victorian piece of furniture.

photo: Jonathanadler.com

-deep colors such as emerald, red, cobalt, and purple

We are really starting to swing the other way from the soft grays that have been popular in the past.

photo: Dorothydraper.com

-marble or stone topped tables, specifically those with gold (or metallic) frame.

I am a HUGE Jonathan Adler fan, and his style encompasses Hollywood Regency in a very modern way.  If you aren’t familiar with him, you should check out his stuff.  He’s a great go-to for inspiration when you want to create a luxurious, yet playful space.  His catalog is full of eye candy, some of which can be a little irreverent in the best way. 

Dorothy Draper is another iconic designer that plays with this style well.  Erika and I had the pleasure of taking a workshop from her protege, Carlton Varney last year.  We learned so many fun things about being bold with color and pattern.  The recap of that experience is on the blog.

So, what do you think...is Hollywood Regency a style you see yourself incorporating in your home? 

-Liz

Earth Day Continued

If one day a year doesn't fulfill your desire to be Earth-friendly, consider these products when decorating your home (or office, for that matter).

Driftwood Mirror, from Crate and Barrel

Natura from Benjamin Moore, environmentally responsible paint

Biodegradable paint tray (because let's be honest, who actually washes out and keeps their trays!)

Welcome mat made of reclaimed wood, from Crate and Barrel

Be smart about recycling.  If you are about to throw away a glass jar consider using it for a pencil holder or as a vase for the kitchen table.  In a marketplace in Mexico a few years back, I haggled with a vendor over a glass pitcher.  We finally came to an agreement and I brought the pitcher home with me. After one use the bottom broke out of it.  Since it was a clean break I glued it back on.  Feeling a little uncertain about the pitchers ability to hold water, I decided to re-purpose it as a flower pot.  Re-purposing is exciting and makes me feel inventive.  As a bonus, things don't pile up in the dumpster.