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Thursday, August 4, 2011

The Cool Factor

The other day, I was talking with some friends about interior design (shocking, I know!).  I was openly admiring designers that are able to take disparate objects, from different periods, and somehow make them all work together.  When done right, rooms always give off such a fresh and really cool vibe.  It takes a confident eye and a bit of imagination. To illustrate this point I had to look no further than the work of Molly Luetkemeyer, of M design interiors.  She seems to really have this "cool factor" down!
Images via:  M design interiors
Posted by coopermultimedia at 5:49 AM
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24 comments:

  1. ErikaAugust 4, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    i featured that first room last year or so - TOTAL PUNCH POWER!

    *kiss kiss*
    Erika @ ~Tiptoe Butterfly~

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  2. 24karatgypsetAugust 4, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Love this! The first image is my favorite-that chandelier! Those dining room chairs are so great I love how she took the fabric and wrapped it on the legs!

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  3. WivesAugust 4, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    OH my GAH! SOOOOOO cool, thanks for sharing the images Sue. Love her use of that C&B Paloma table (which, btw, always looked way too cool for C&B) and all those fun papers. But that first image takes the cake. It's like Beverly Hills hotel meets safari meets Amazon River Basin. LOVE LOVE LOVE

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  4. I Dream OfAugust 4, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    My favorite style of design. Mixing and juxtaposing seemingly unrelated things and making it work. You are right, it takes a sharp eye. And looks so good here!

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  5. christine {bijouandboheme}August 4, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    One of my all time favourite portfolios- just ADORE her work...that pink bedroom makes my heart go pitter patter!

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  6. Heather {The Lovely Cupboard}August 4, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    The orange lamps in the pink bedroom WORK. Who would've thought? I'm loving that bedroom and what looks like grasscloth wallpaper. LOVELOVE it!

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  7. Liz {Sequins And Stripes}August 4, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    New to her designs and totally obsessed! Love her use of color, detail, textiles and pattern.

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  8. Brittany {Gallery No. Eight}August 4, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Gorgeous rooms! I adore 'the mix' in interiors, gives such character to a room.

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  9. Valorie Hart - The Visual VampAugust 4, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Good design in decor is always cool and hot!
    Add a point of view that is your own, and it's magic.
    Love this!
    xo xo

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  10. La Maison BohemeAugust 4, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Oh my GOURD. That first room is crazy awesome.

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  11. Tobe | Because It's AwesomeAugust 4, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    heck yes, she does! spectacular rooms! thanks for introducing ~

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  12. Prippy HandbookAugust 4, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I would love to move into that first room! Love it!

    I definitely do the mix myself. Nothing like taking the best from each time period and putting it together.

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  13. JessieAugust 4, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    That first room is my all time favorite inspiration! It packs a punch and so gorgeous on so many levels!

    Jessie
    www.mixandchic.com

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  14. The DecoratorAugust 4, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    I really adore the Henri Rousseau inspired mural in the first interior shown, and this designer is a great colourist!

    Lovely!

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  15. under spanish mossAugust 4, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    WE love the last two… the colors explode however are soothing!
    Thank you for sharing!
    Hope your week has been wonderful!

    XO,
    Renee and Angela

    P.S. Check out our Giveaway…you may really love it!

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  16. Her name was LolaAugust 4, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Wallpaper in first + second photos are TO DIE FOR. xo Lola

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  17. EDYTA and CO. INTERIOR DESIGNAugust 4, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Beautiful work! It's fantastic to not only design a space like that but have a client that is willing to have fun with their interiors.
    :)

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  18. The Buzz BlogAugust 4, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    I'd say bold and beautiful! The M must stand for marvelous, too!
    xxoo

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  19. David TomsAugust 4, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    All these are fabulous and go from one extreme to another. Love them all

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  20. Marcus DesignAugust 5, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    I really love Molly's work, one of my fav entry ways is designed by her, she really has bold and unexpected style!! Love.
    Nancy xo

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  21. pve designAugust 5, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    groovy.
    i also love Jen West from Jentrified....she always adds a dose of groove to her interiors.
    pve

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  22. WivesAugust 5, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Can I just tell you I keep coming back to look at that first image with the green wallpaper. SO wonderful

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  23. Splendid MarketAugust 5, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    These rooms are sooo appealing and definitely have the cool factor. Thank you for the intro to Molly!

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  24. Carmen BeecherAugust 6, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    I am drooling over these roooms. What an awesome collection..

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