Saturday, October 18, 2008

Banana Trees or Belgian Chocolate...

Ever had a belgian chocolate?
Creamy, intense... yet simple flavor.
Join me in exploring a home decorated in the Belgian style.
Simple,
Raw, Coarse Texture.
Ancient French doors open into a custom media cabinet and provide the room's gorgeous focus.
...Set for a casual meal. Simple unadorned candles reflected in
a craggy mirror. Large antique lantern.
Chocolate colored linen slipcovers... Yum.
Another simple, single light. Those floors!
The headboard is an old antique door. Tufted Earl chairs.
...Bathroom is clean and fresh...simple.
The sunroom...a place to just be.
The kitchen...pecky cypress ceiling, unstained.
Again...an unadorned, simple light.
Chinese chairs pulled up to a worn farm table.
Another antique door on the wall...This time holding family photos.
Simple gray-green cabinet doors,
Industrial looking light fixtures and back splash.

I love this look...If I weren't surrounded by banana trees and mangos...
I would so be on it!
Photos: Simon Upton


25 comments:

Ivy Lane said...

Love this style..rustic, yet cozy elegant...favs are the dining room, sun room and kitchen..love that backsplash..adds a modern touch.. Happy Weekend :)

Amber Cargile said...

Love the kitchen! (And those floors!)

Chris said...

Okay. I know I've said this before, but this was my FAVORITE post ever! Everything about that first room, the chunky candles, the tufted chairs, and THAT KITCHEN! To. die. for! Love it all.

Deb said...

Gorgeous photos! I am looking for a chaise just like the ones in the sunroom :-) And the antique door/headboard is beautiful!

Lisa (aka) French said...

Love the eye candy you provide regularly;) French

Natalia said...

I'm seeing so many what I could call "foyer lights" hanging over tables. I'm really enjoying the look. Beautiful post. <|:^)

Suzann said...

Oh my goodness! I love these photos.
So rustic but yet absolutely elegant in style.
Thank you for the yummy eye-candy and thanks for poppin' by my place for a visit.

Ms. Tee said...

Oh my goodness..those old French doors are amazing. And I love the dining room with the chocolate slipcovered chairs!

vicki archer said...

Simple and beautiful decor yet completely modern with loads of warmth - love it.

Porchlight Interiors said...

These images are beautiful! So simple yet so elegant! Tracey x

cotedetexas said...

love the Belgian look = I die!

Anonymous said...

All gorgeous images. I could live in any of these rooms and be soooo happy!

Kat said...

Love that kitchen. That ceiling and floor make it warm and inviting.

Joyce said...

Linda- I love the door, the rectangle dining table etc... The best part about this Belgian chocolate there is no calories!!
Thanks for visiting my blog and for sharing!

Pamela Terry and Edward said...

So beautiful! Do I recognize a Nancy Braithwaite designed room included here??

Anonymous said...

The wooden ceiling in this place is amazing.

Jen Kershner said...

That is just beautiful. I love the feel of those rooms. I'm pretty sure I could live there!

Linda Lou said...

Love it, so country, yet elegant. This month's issue of House Beautiful has the Barefoot Contessa's new barn with Belgium design-it's on the cover, it is beautiful!! Check it out!

Mango Gal said...

This home is absolutely amazing! I completely and utterly love it, the dining room lantern was so pretty.

Linda@ Lime in the Coconut said...

Pam...The designer was Pam Douglass.

Thanks guys....It is gorgeous, isn't it!

Liz Harrell said...

Ok. I want that couch in the first picture. It's fabulous!!!

MIMILEE said...

Absolutely love it! But, makes me crave some chocolate and I want it NOW! Thanks, alot, Linda!

Very simple and chic images today!

cotedetexas said...

Hi - me again! yes - that was my breakfast room in the first picture. I bought that table last year and it's like my favorite thing in my house!! thanks for the comment !!!!

Joni

Kat said...

Linda...I have been tagged and want to share with you! lol! Come to my blog to see the rules if you would like to play.

megan @ a life's design said...

This is one of my favorite homes. I love Belgian design! I am trying to incorporate more of it in my home.

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