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Cool & Collected

Cool & Collected

Designer Patrick McGrath's New York apartment is an expert study in soft, classical minimalism. Traditional antiques are delicately interwoven among sleek modern accents and warm natural textures. The effect is cozy and considered. Get inspired with similar items from Lee Stanton by clicking through the gallery below.

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Photo: @mrmcgrath.


Island in the Sun

Island in the Sun

 
Designer Jasper Conran's Greek getaway, nestled in the stony foothills on the island of Rhodes, celebrates relaxation as a way of life. The compound is centered around two main structures--a brilliantly preserved 16th century dwelling Conran occupies with his partner, and a conjoined 18th century guesthouse. Both feature traditional pebble mosaic floors known as krokalia, thick, white-washed plaster walls, high vaulted ceilings, exposed wood beams, and carved stone facades. Rustic and elemental, the space beautifully captures the island's spirit of raw simplicity. Get inspired with similar items from Lee Stanton by clicking through the galleries below. 
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
   
  
 
Photo: Magnus Marding for WSJ Magazine.  
 

Easy Living

Easy Living

The Menorca home of creatives Mario Antón and Kenneth López is a testament to the pair's keen appreciation for the art of collection. Their eye for timeless pieces with unique detailing, fine artisanal craftsmanship, and beautiful natural materials can be seen all throughout the home. Rustic yet artfully composed, the look they've created has a raw, elemental quality that feels perfectly in harmony with the home's natural setting. Get inspired with similar items from Lee Stanton by clicking through galleries below. 

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Photo: Germán Saiz for AD España


Color Pop

Color Pop

Legendary architect Tomaso Buzzi's dramatic transformation of the Neoclassical Villa Volpi in Sabaudia, Italy, is spare and clean, yet full of his signature panache. A minimal, mostly white color palette is enlivened by sharp jolts of primary color. Get inspired with similar items from Lee Stanton by clicking through the galleries below.

   

  

  

 

Photo: Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni © Henry Bourne for AD France; Christie's Real Estate.


Bonny Balmoral Part II

Bonny Balmoral Part II

Photo: Keystone/Getty.

I love this photograph of the Queen, taken at her much beloved Balmoral Castle in 1972. Seated at her personal writing desk, and surrounded by her famous corgi companions, the image feels intimate and spontaneous. The elegant array of trinkets covering her desk, rich green tartan carpeting, and blonde wood furnishings give us a glimpse into her personal aesthetic sensibility. It's her pose, however--pert, graceful, and relaxed--that seems to me the most telling. The poise, focus, and incredible reserves of inner strength for which the late royal leader was known seem captured in her softly fixed gaze.

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A River Runs Through It

A River Runs Through It

When architect Bastien Halard and his wife, landscape architect Miranda Brooks first acquired the 17th century Gloucestershire farmhouse they now call home, a watercourse was running directly underneath the property. This was just one of the many challenges the pair faced in restoring their centuries-old home. Drawing inspiration from local Jacobean Revival architecture, along with the area's lush, leafy countryside, the pair managed to give their home a breezy, modern update without sacrificing its original charm. Get the look with similar items from Lee Stanton by clicking through the galleries below.

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Photo: François Halard for The World of Interiors.


Bonny Balmoral

Bonny Balmoral

Known widely as the late Queen's favorite residence, Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland plays an important role in the history of the royal family. With its high Scottish Baronial architecture--a variant of Gothic Revival--lush, sprawling grounds, and beautifully appointed heirloom antiques, it's no wonder she considered Balmoral her "happy place". A fitting location then, that it should play host in her Majesty's final hours. 

Pictured above is Balmoral's grand ballroom. Dramatic high ceilings, Tudor-style architectural accents and mounted taxidermy give the space a rustic, lodge-like quality. Gilt chandeliers and richly brocaded tapestries incorporate a more gracious, opulent dimension. 

The lodge-like theme continues. The entrance hall at Balmoral has a robust yet restrained decorative schema, making it a perfect introduction to the rest of the home.

The hallway on the castle's ground floor has beautiful natural light. A colonnade of slim gothic arches flanks a wide spiral staircase, creating a sense of rhythmic dynamism.

The dining room at Balmoral features a handsome suite of studded leather chairs, large, simple mirrors, and a pair of heavily draped French windows. The effect is cozy and inviting.

Wall-to-wall tartan carpeting and floriated Victorian wallpaper create an atmosphere of Highland charm in Balmoral's central drawing room. Overstuffed tartan couches and plush tartan drapes enhance the effect.

The Queen's bedroom at Balmoral is simple yet luxurious. Elegant fleur-de-lis wallpaper creates a rich textural contrast with the wall-to-wall carpeting and various marbleized wood finishes. The antique textile framing her canopy bed adds a graceful, feminine touch. 

Photo: The Royal Collection Trust.


English Rose

English Rose

Rose Uniacke's signature brand of traditional, minimal elegance can be seen on full display in this gorgeously restored Georgian townhouse. The London home has a fresh, modern feel, yet still retains its sense of history. Emphasizing the exquisite original bones, Uniacke's distinctive restraint results in a graceful, timelessly composed look. Get inspired with similar items from Lee Stanton by clicking through the galleries below. 

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Photo: Simon Upton for The World of Interiors.