Lessons in Design: Estefania Carrero Interior Design

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiErSzWRdw5ixWwmb394s8Q-VcG_LM7MOyebPZb4TqLGdF6wHzcDdrD6K6vLtLCSLRai5FnWb6y1OWrhB2c9EGq67qSlJGyaKR_TTunSKEKZx50bENZiKF6mooDMTkC4xCmGAPNsAhl6DKI/s1600/dining+room,+estefania+carrero+via+belle+vivir.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="630" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiErSzWRdw5ixWwmb394s8Q-VcG_LM7MOyebPZb4TqLGdF6wHzcDdrD6K6vLtLCSLRai5FnWb6y1OWrhB2c9EGq67qSlJGyaKR_TTunSKEKZx50bENZiKF6mooDMTkC4xCmGAPNsAhl6DKI/s1600/dining+room,+estefania+carrero+via+belle+vivir.jpg" width="502" /></a></div>If you don't know Interior Designer <a href="http://www.estefaniacarrero.com/">Estefania Carrero</a> then you've been living under a rock.  Bloggers love her, Pinterest loves her.  And I love her too.  Her design is very Madrileño, by that I mean that it's modern, crisp, young and nothing cold.  In other words it is very chic.  I first saw her beautiful work at <a href="http://nuevo-estilo.micasarevista.com/">Nuevo Estilo</a>, one of Spain’s most famous Interior Design Magazine where you can find a magnificent amount of decor inspirations and ideas for your home.  Enjoy!<br /><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Lessons in Design: Estefania Carrero Interior Design

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Lessons in Design: Steven Gambrel

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj9H8BakSvWCqqETjAodfQE69SFuTH-wgBylVJEyuohiNKVrxg0wT6asq57Em2lpBsCvfrTflYA6M6qBfdnTHqswgtHgdh0JShCZAzyLUWykU3bojE5CU1i0Qxu93HyFl2BvlkCa0JZ-22/s1600/steven-gambrel-chicago-townhouse-02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="660" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj9H8BakSvWCqqETjAodfQE69SFuTH-wgBylVJEyuohiNKVrxg0wT6asq57Em2lpBsCvfrTflYA6M6qBfdnTHqswgtHgdh0JShCZAzyLUWykU3bojE5CU1i0Qxu93HyFl2BvlkCa0JZ-22/s1600/steven-gambrel-chicago-townhouse-02.jpg" width="498" /></a></div>Have you guys seen the beautiful Chicago home designed by Steven Gambrel in the latest issue of House Beautiful?  The home is full of layers of color and texture.  My favorite room is the library which is painted in a custom high lacquered blue. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYSWCgwRIUrs2lp4f9M9ov-1x4LsDFkW54VuED8sW9JjjVkY7DqlHPrOZiiTo2IZvvuBv1X_TZaALepC0QKREfrI1CGbFs5XMf43AeZE633VpETEcJ1iunMxhs3nD_UavshcQBJYBs-g_R/s1600/steven-gambrel-chicago-townhouse-01.jpg" width="490" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">The use of abundant white and beige throughout the bedroom allows for the use of dark color on the walls. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXYE0imk0XhpZJP64gOY6k2am6RQG_g2W-N1p3SLQuk5Ip9VtsZ7BI7dLXbRYwuJSKI3dAREq9zIax19o8iQAD2EhGYgboNahduamrGUuFZbspCJGmxB3Zx8HZMlhtQM87oEDsn7Xy-Gpp/s1600/steven+gambrel+chicago.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXYE0imk0XhpZJP64gOY6k2am6RQG_g2W-N1p3SLQuk5Ip9VtsZ7BI7dLXbRYwuJSKI3dAREq9zIax19o8iQAD2EhGYgboNahduamrGUuFZbspCJGmxB3Zx8HZMlhtQM87oEDsn7Xy-Gpp/s1600/steven+gambrel+chicago.jpg" width="496" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Lessons in Design: Steven Gambrel

Have you guys seen the beautiful Chicago home designed by Steven Gambrel in the latest issue of House Beautiful?  The home is full of layer...

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Lessons in Design: Steven Volpe

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2DK4W4z-M6au3it-0yufTVPgyo8OIngi40BE9vLcWPJ3WotkaSWDtlBWIoXRcc-OY-SvHaFiqbR3axgHDH_SZ6a1tl23qUh1Q79BeW8qiHDYbB2C6jb-Yvix_9e18z1d0b4z6i5UEuEz0/s1600/Steven-Volpe-ed0911-03-lgn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2DK4W4z-M6au3it-0yufTVPgyo8OIngi40BE9vLcWPJ3WotkaSWDtlBWIoXRcc-OY-SvHaFiqbR3axgHDH_SZ6a1tl23qUh1Q79BeW8qiHDYbB2C6jb-Yvix_9e18z1d0b4z6i5UEuEz0/s400/Steven-Volpe-ed0911-03-lgn.jpg" width="490" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">Many interior designers inspire me and <a href="http://www.stevenvolpe.com/" target="_blank">Steven Volpe</a> is among the top ones.  I truly admire his sense of individuality and refinement.  In his spaces we can feel his love for art, exclusive pieces and identity in environments that are more than livable.  Enjoy!<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Lessons in Design: Steven Volpe

Many interior designers inspire me and Steven Volpe is among the top ones.  I truly admire his sense of individuality and refinement.  In ...

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