David Collins at Home

I happened to pick up the December issue of Spanish AD this week and was left swooning over the London apartment of designer David Collins. Of course, I can't read a word of Spanish so I can't help you with any of the details but I think the photos speak for themselves. Mr. Collins has locked his online portfolio so I scanned in the article and also found some other photos online elsewhere. You can see the difference styling and finishing touches can make to a space. I love how the beige chairs above look reupholstered in two new fabrics below. The hints of lilac in the blue room also look amazing! I think it might be my new favorite color combination! Too bad we can't see what else David Collins has been up to online! I bet it's just as fabulous!

Photos by Simon Watson and Ricardo Labougle for Spanish AD

Modern wallpaper

Modern wallpaper: Blue & brown floral textured metallic print, originally uploaded by xJavierx.

Modern wallpaper: Blue & brown floral textured metallic print

Lasari Flock by Romo. Photo from romofabrics.com.

Nautical chic: Beautiful beachy blue + white bathroom + maps wallpaper

Nautical chic: Beautiful beachy blue + white bathroom + maps wallpaper, originally uploaded by xJavierx.

Elizabethan Classics English turn console lavatory sink in white and Strom Plumbing Sacramento bathroom sink faucet and cross handles in chrome, Vintage Tub & Bath; vintagetubandbath.com. 2" marble hexagon tile, Ann Sacks; annsacks.com. Ralph Lauren Clubhouse Classics Great Harbor White wallpaper (LCW22213W); ralphlauren.com.

Photo from Coastal Living.

Blue + white beachy bathroom: Farrow & Ball paint + antique fixtures, from Coastal Living

Blue + white beachy bathroom: Farrow & Ball paint + antique fixtures, from Coastal Living, originally uploaded by xJavierx.

Walls are painted Shaded White and sink base and medicine cabinet are painted Oval Room Blue, both by Farrow & Ball. Wainscoting and trim are painted White Dove by Benjamin Moore.

400 Series Woodwright double-hung window, Andersen Windows & Doors; andersenwindows.com. Savoy 3/4" penny tile in Ricepaper, Ann Sacks; annsacks.com. Sink, antique; similar item, Shaw's Original fireclay apron sink in white, Rohl; rohlhome.com. Opulence Two Handle Wall Mount Lavatory Faucet and towel ring, Danze; danze.com. Medicine cabinet, antique; similar item, Cartwright Inset medicine cabinet, Restoration Hardware; restorationhardware.com. Boston Functional Library two-arm wall light in Antique Nickel, Circa Lighting; circalighting.com. Amara bath mat, India Rose; indiarose.com. Subway Hand Towel in Slate; matouk.com

Photo from Coastal Living.

Beautiful blue + white living room + painted floors: Martha Stewart

Beautiful blue + white living room + painted floors: Martha Stewart Paint, originally uploaded by xJavierx.

Love all the color gradation in this room -- sky blue, powder blue, turquoise, teal -- and the unexpected shot of color from the floor is fabulous. And the dresser! And that throw pillow on the left! And, and! Oh, Martha.

Walls are painted Vintage Map; trim is Chamois Cloth; floor is Anjou Pear, all by Martha Stewart Paint. The knobs and detailing on the dresser are painted Vintage Map to match the walls.

Photo from www.traditionalhome.com, via marthastewart.com.