I have had the best time today pouring through a couple of really interesting websites featuring beautiful locations where magazines, catalogs, filmakers, and independent photographers can scout locations for their shoots. I spent a lot of time on Light Locations and Tattersall-Love, in particular. Both appear to focus on locations in England, which added to the fun of running away to these amazing buildings, homes and apartments for a few hours!
My approach was to seek out some of the more masculine design and decor. I don’t really know what defines masculine design academically, but what appealed to me as such were things like exposed brick, wooden beams, and leather.
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I love the bright light and ivory leather paired with whitewashed and worn brick. The antlers and the cowhide blend beautifully into the neutral palette but add so much texture and intrigue.
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These photos evoke a glamorous masculinity with jet black walls and heavy moulding softened ever so slightly by the cool grey textiles and crystal chandeliers.
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More black walls – I have always been intrigued by spaces that can really carry this off. I think it requires sophisticated bones and loads of natural light. Someday I’d like to try it, even if it’s just a small space. I love the combination of black and brown in this bedroom. And what a luxurious bath with that woven rug and copper tub.
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I’m also really drawn to the simplicity and sophistication of this black and brown kitchen. I can just hear the bright blue tea kettle whistling at me…