Party House Inspiration
The first thing Mr. Hedin and I thought of when we started dreaming of our new house was the Parker Palm Springs. We love the Parker. We love going into Mr. Parker for a Manhattan. We love wandering the grounds. We love the vintage vibe of the whole place.
I have pinned one million images from the Parker, Emily Henderson, and my latest idol, Sarah Sherman Samuel.
Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan home images
We've stolen ideas from all of these fabulous designers to make our dream house. The most important - the showstopper - the centerpiece - will be a freestanding fireplace of some sort. I'm hoping against hope that it looks like the fireplace in Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan's house. Our energy codes in Washington State are a little fussier than they are in New York which means it can't be totally open like this.
Despite our architect visibly sighing when I said this is what I wanted, he's come up with some ideas that will work within the rules. It's going to be awesome.
Parker Palm Springs image via Parker website
image via Sarah Sherman Samuel
We will have about 800 windows on the backside of the house and everything inside will be painted white. I can only hope it reflects the light the way this A-Frame reflects the light! The pictures of us will be so pretty. Let's be honest, you don't design a house that you can't take a good photo of yourself in. White walls for the win.
I'm really drawn to these spaces that echo the 1970's aesthetic. I'll be bringing in loads of color but only in accents and wall hangings. The walls, floors and basics will be neutral colors so I can change my mind a lot because you know I will.
xoxo, ali