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Soft Touch

Soft Touch

In the San Sebastián drawing room of this Lisbon home, an atmosphere of old world elegance is met with whimsical, painterly charm. A palette of soft, muted pastels creates an attractive setting for neoclassical 18th and 19th century antiques. Get the look with similar items from Lee Stanton by clicking through the gallery below.

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Photo: Miguel Flores-Vianna for Cabana Magazine


Heaven's Nest

Heaven's Nest

 
I love how this Hadley Wiggins-designed Long Island home feels bold and whimsical yet full of subtlety and restraint. Warm natural textures and graphic architectural details give the home a vibrant personality. Get inspired with similar items from Lee Stanton by clicking through the galleries below.
 
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Photo: Pernille Loof for Architectural Digest.

Blue Skies Ahead

Blue Skies Ahead

I love the soft transitions and bold splash of color in this Austin, Texas bedroom by designer Ryan Lawson. The painting's striking shades of blue bring out the rich gold and honey tones in the wood pieces below. The mix of classical antiques and graphic contemporary accents feels both elegant and dynamic. Get inspired with similar items from Lee Stanton by clicking through the gallery below.

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Photo: Trevor B. Parker.


Built to Last

Built to Last

Umberto Pasti's Moroccan getaway seems to exist outside of time. Elemental and rustic yet with a vibrant eclecticism all its own, the richly gardened home takes inspiration from its incredible natural environs. Get inspired with similar items from Lee Stanton by clicking through the galleries below.

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Photo: Ngoc Minh Ngo for T Magazine.


Pure and Simple

Pure and Simple

French designer Frederic Mechiche's flat in the Marais area of Paris is a cool and considered blend of 18th century, industrial, modernist, and contemporary elements. His spare and sculptural approach to design results in a wonderfully dynamic effect. Get inspired with similar items from Lee Stanton by clicking through the galleries below. 

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Photo: Gilles de Chabaneix for Marie Claire Maison


Get the Look: Sweet Sonoma

Get the Look: Sweet Sonoma

If you haven't done so already, please check out our story on sourcing antiques for the Sheldon Harte-designed Sonoma wine country home recently featured in House Beautiful. After visiting our LA shop and finding a number of pieces perfect for their project, the talented designer and his wonderful client joined us on a buying trip to Europe. Our trip proved to be one of the most fruitful of my career, one filled exceptional finds and many fond memories. I wanted to share with you some items we currently have in stock that can help you achieve a similar look. 

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Photo: John Merkl for House Beautiful.  


Bare Necessities

Bare Necessities

The 1986 Paris apartment of Marie Chaumette and Patrick Poirier is warm and sensual, despite its many spare, industrial elements. An emphasis on clean lines and soft natural light gives the space a feeling of openness and calm. Get inspired with similar items from Lee Stanton by clicking through the gallery below.

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Photo: @domicile.file.


Painter's Paradise

Painter's Paradise

 
Marc Chagall's dreamy Provençal farmhouse inspires a bold suffusion of art and life. Sensual and serene, the home feels like an extension of the artist's singular vision. Get inspired with similar items from Lee Stanton by clicking through the galleries below.
 
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Photo: Derry Moore for Architectural Digest.