Wild World

Posted by Kerstin

I can't afford much in The World of Interiors May issue.

That doesn't stop me from drooling over the thick glossy pages of images that range from a custom Louis XV Dishwasher-and-sink unit or a sleek Jean-Louis Deniot club chair ( U.S. price: 7,400, without fabric).

But, I don't close it feeling depressed. Why? I found some inspiring ideas and affordable finds.

This palace room, painted with clouds and gold leaf lightning flashes, is not in my future. But, the look has inspired me to make some bolder color choices.

A room in the palace fort of Junagarth in India.

I plan to scour flea markets and kitchen-supply stores to find copper pots to make a shelf or narrow wall like this one at a palace in Portugal.

Massive copper cauldrons in the kitchen of Vila Vicosa.

Instead of paper napkins or the usual washcloths, I am ordering these vintage towels that look like they were given to me by a French aunt.

Cote Bastide kitchen and bath towels.

Honestly, I've never been a fan of cactus plants. But, I've changed my mind after seeing them in these charming, slightly chipped mugs. Now, I can have a green spot while recycling those cups that are unfit for guests.

Comments

[alia]

World of interiors is amazing we've collected them for years and were able to get an annual subscription so don't loose heart! they do ship to the US though you can find the magazine in more and more places.
we did this room for one of our clients which reminds me of that glorious blue room
http://www.lunaria.us/blog/archives/date/2008/06
goto trendsetters. it was so much fun to do!!

[Lia]

I would love a subscription to this World of Interiors magiazine, but it says they do not ship to the united States! Any ways you know of combatting this troublesome dilemma?

[Kelley Hart-Jenkins]

What a concept! Glossy pages. . . of a magazine. . .that you can hold and cherish. I remember. . . it's coming to me. . .OH YEAH! Blueprint magazine. Heavy sigh.

[cake.]

believe me, once you get a cactus you'll love it!

[Ann]

Something tells me most of the editors at DominoMag read World of Interiors! Nice post, I'll have to go find this magazine.