{Design Files} Monochromatic Rooms & Bedroom Peek

Monday and Tuesday was spent at the LA Design Bloggers Conference.  It was lots of fun to meet some pretty amazing people, one of my favorites being Barbara Barry. I'm one hundred and fifty percent in love with her truly classic style, incredibly unique approach to design, philosophy of design and stunning portfolio.  I bought her book at the conference and have been enveloped in her writing and gorgeous pictures ever since.  

You know what's funny? I've loved Barbara's work for years, but have never looked at her portfolio all together at once.  A funny thing happens when you do that. I picked up on things I had never noticed about her work before; things I loved. She designs perfect monochromatic rooms. Take a look at a few of my favorite images from her portfolio and see what I mean!

* all images via Barbara Barry's Portfolio

That last kitchen there? Yeah, that's how I want my kitchen to look every day of the week.  Most rooms are essentially made up of one color, but with many shades and highlights of that one hue.  Coupled with texture and pattern, this monochromatic decorating style is one I could definitely get used to. Something about it so, so soothing.  One of my favorite things she said was, "Besides our bodies and minds needing rest, I believe our eyes need rest too, a rest from the visual impact of the active world."

I couldn't help but throw in a sneak peek of my bed area of the apartment. What about you? Do you love this subtle monochromatic style as much as me? {It's okay if you don't!} 

Buy her book, Around Beauty, right here!

Happy Thursday! I'll be buried in Barbara's book:)
xoxo