TORY BURCH V. THOM FILICIA - BLUE FAMILY ROOM FACE OFF - THIS OR THAT

Tory Burch's pattern on pattern blue family room (above)

Today, I am putting fashion mogul Tory Burch and interior design maven Thom Filicia in a fierce face off.  Family rooms where the walls match the furniture. Tone on tone monochromatic or pattern on pattern  - you must decide which is best.

Above, Ms Burch took an azure-blue tree print fabric from Clarence House and upholstered her walls and sofa and chairs in the same pattern...a pattern play that really works.

Below, Mr. Filicia gives texture and a low luster gleam to a library den with cobalt blue walls that match the blue sofa.  Uniform monochromatic. I like.

Thom Filicia's den with Venetian plaster walls in a cobalt blue and matching blue sofa with piping (above)

Vote on which one you like the most in the comments or on COCOCOZY Instagram (@COCOCOZY) or COCOCOZY Pinterest.

Happy Friday!

xo
Coco

P.S.  Shop the new COCOCOZY Resort Collection of pillows and throws at the COCOCOZY Online Store!

Photos: Wall Street Journal; Elle Decor

MODERN TRADITIONAL HAMPTONS BEDROOM

Pattern on pattern in this very lovely girly but sophisticated bedroom in the Hamptons designed by Kemble Interiors.  I don't know how to describe this style but I like it.  I think I will call it "Modern Traditional" - an oxymoron in name but when put into play the two styles definitely work!  Very traditional furniture - Queen Anne canopy bed, scalloped bench, the demi lune sofas, Gustavian side chairs and chintz upholstered slipper chair - juxtaposed with modern textiles and prints - with gray vine wallpaper, the wild chevron pattern rug and the dotted fabric pillows.  Yin and yang. Traditional yet modern.

My guy TE is very modern on his take on home furnishings...I have more of an eclectic style that incorporates modern pieces with time tested classics.  Wonder what TE would think of this girly master bedroom.  Hmmm... Is this a girl's girl room or could guys love it too?  Thinking on that.

Oh...did I mention the turquoise blue painted dome ceiling in the sitting area.  Love.

My favorite elements in this space are the wallpaper, the ceiling and the canopy bed.  What do you think?  Like all of the pattern play here?  Do comment below.

Happy Thursday!


xo
Coco

P.S. Press Alert! - Our Coco's Flower rug is featured in this month's HGTV magazine.  Good friend JH from the NYC area emailed me to say she saw it in a magazine!  I had no idea!  Was a thrill to see my rug design in print!  Wooohooo!!!!

COCOCOZY's very own Coco's Flower hand knotted Indo Tibetan wool rug featured in the Jan/Feb issue of HGTV Magazine! (above)

Photos: Kemble Interiors

THIS OR THAT: STRIPE TYPES FOR RUGS!

Stripe Type 1 - A bold black and white stripe rug in a modern living room provides lots of visual interest. (above)

I like a nice striped rug in a living space. I think stripes are always a classic. Not all stripes are alike however.

In today's THIS OR THAT, I bring you 4 living rooms with 4 different stripe rugs on the floor...you decide which of these striped rugs looks best!  Pick your "Stripe Type"!

Stripe Type 2 - A library reading area in a home features built in book shelves, gray velvet upholstered wing back chairs and a black and white rug to finish off the decor. (above)

Stripe Type 3 - A woven ottoman sits atop a blue and white stripe rug in this cozy living room.(above)

Stripe Type 4 - Wide stripes on a dark blue and white rug, plaid walls, worn in leather chairs, and a large stone mantel combine to make a cozy living room in this French home. (above)

I am liking Stripe Type 2 and Stripe Type 4 the best I think.  These flat weave rugs seem to blend well with their respective spaces...also the color and tone soften the bold stripe pattern.

Soooo...which of these Stripe Types do you like best? Do you even like a stripe rug?

Please weigh in on the comments below.

Happy Thursday!

xo
Coco

P.S.  Had a lovely dinner at Cecconi's here in West Hollywood last night.  Had their truffle pizza for the first time.  Can I say awesome?!?  The restaurant is just beautiful in the evening with all of the sparkle lights on the patio.  Check out COCOCOZY Instagram to see the photo I took.


Photos: Bo Bedre; Diane Bergeron; Jean Louis Deniot