Monday, March 12, 2012

Side by side :: Black + White

Happy Monday lovelies! I had a great weekend and got a chance to catch up on my glossy reading, which included the latest issue of Lonny. I was thrilled to see that two of the homes featured a black and white palette - but that was where the similarities ended, as they had each been decorated in completely opposing styles: the first a Malibu beach house and the second a chic NY apartment...


First up was the cape-cod style beach house, owned by designer and boutique owner, Tobi Tobin who has decorated her home beautifully with a mix of modern furniture and antiques + vintage finds... I would be impossible not to feel uplifted + inspired waking up and staring at that incredible view every day...




The second home was that of Laura + Diego Garcia, who successfully managed to fuse together modern elegance with an edgy flair. The result is a very glam + rock-chic apartment which complements both of their individual styles perfectly...





So, there you have it: two opposing styles both using the same colour palette; do you have a favourite?


Check out the rest of the issue here.


Happy Monday friends!


Rachel xo




Image credits: March/April Lonny Mag
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17 comments:

  1. classiqMarch 12, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    Oh Rachel, both homes are so beautiful! Love the rustic elements combined with the sophisticated colour palette in the first home and the modern elegance of the second one. Wishing you a wonderful week! xo
    Ada

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  2. DeborahMarch 12, 2012 at 11:11 PM

    I love the second home! It's so glam and chic!

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  3. Christel @ Captivated by imageMarch 12, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    Its hard to choose which home I like more. They both have beautiful style. Glad you had great weekend, I was delighted to see the new Lonny too!

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  4. Will @ Bright.BazaarMarch 12, 2012 at 11:53 PM

    I loved the Manhattan home, the gorgeous photography certainly helped as well. Loved the black dining room - so chic!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 13, 2012 at 12:39 AM

    I haven't read the new Lonny yet. Both these homes appeal to me and I have to say that I really like that tripod lamp in the first home, I would love to have one ;-)

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  6. Natalia | Look-A-PorterMarch 13, 2012 at 2:16 AM

    Amazing spaces! x

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  7. AlexaMarch 13, 2012 at 3:39 AM

    Oooh that second place is super cool...though they both are amazing!!!

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  8. UnknownMarch 13, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    Loved them both too- there's nothing like a clean/fresh black and white palate:)

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  9. ericaMarch 13, 2012 at 5:54 AM

    My bedroom is done in black and white. I love the sophisticated look that it gives off! xo

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  10. LauraMarch 13, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    Gorgeous images, I love the New York apartment the best - it's so chic!

    Laura xo

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  11. Helen@thestylescheduleMarch 13, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    oh, I'd have to say the apartment.. and particularly that artwork... Have a great day.x

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  12. WendyMarch 13, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    Love {love} these images! My go to palette is black, white, tan {with a bit a pink or blue or green tossed into the mix}. Fabulous!

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  13. Claudia LaneMarch 13, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    Definitely my all time favourite combo...love this post, divine images, wonderful inspiration xo

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  14. MichelleMarch 13, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    Aren't they incredible?! I wish I could hold back enough to do a black and white palette... I just love color too much!!

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  15. Andrea RehMarch 13, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    Definitely the first - the wooden accents make feel warmer and lived in.

    Andrea x

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  16. AnonymousMarch 13, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    They are both gorgeous!, but I really love the home of Tobi Tobin, the feature light in the first photo is stunning!
    I really need to find some time to read Lonny, if this is a taste of the latest issue, I can't wait to see the rest.

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  17. UnknownMarch 14, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    I loved Lonny! Gorgeous homes!

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