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AMBER INTERIORS HOUSE FOR SPRING

Oznell — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 14:40:54 GMT

Amber Interiors is one of the exemplars of the look which is inadequately described as "California soft modern", but I'll go with that term...

Their chief designer, Amber Lewis, did a "spring look book" at her site, which shows the continuation of a move toward warmer colors and tones in decorating, with tans, browns, ecru, terra cottas, greens. A nice direction, regardless of decorating style.

A few samples:

That incredible Swedish antique corner cupboard, underlines the romanticism of this interestingly moody dining room.

The bright breakfast nook with banquette, is perfect for day-to-day.

Kitchen details-- love the battered tea kettle, rustic plates, and checkered towel.

More details, like the soft scalloping of a table in one of the sitting rooms. It says the table is "olive ash burl", just yummy wood.

In the other sitting room, (family room, maybe?), I love the olive velvet club chairs--

The fabrics she uses contribute to the coziness.

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Sooner — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 14:51:33 GMT

Change some browns to creams and whites, replace some more rustic or odd furniture and I'd love it. It seems dark, but I think it is the lighting (or lack thereof) more than the house.

I would hate a dark house. Not into "cozy" except for a library.

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AuntG — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 14:57:14 GMT

Although I like the breakfast nook, I don't get a spring time feeling from that home.

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DSD2 — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 15:10:18 GMT

I love the tree in the first shot and all of the flower arrangements; and especially the olive ash burl table.

What a beautiful area at the bottom of the staircase.

To me, this whispers early Fall, not spring. Whites and creams are my preference and while this is pretty, is a bit too drab and needs an infusion of color.

I always enjoy your postings Oznell, thank you so much!

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Regal Bee — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 15:42:57 GMT

@Oznell It is a lovely home but seems more like Fall to me. The rooms need more light.

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wilma — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 15:58:27 GMT

As a person who prefers warmer tones in her home, I like seeing a shift back to them and away from all the greys and whites of the last few years. Still, I need more color than what I see in these spaces. I would brighten up the breakfast nook with some colorful pillows and table linens. I love the staircase!

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River Song — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:06:52 GMT

Monochromatic, dark and dreary. Blech.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:09:26 GMT

Love the staircase. and love the colors, I do think however that some more color is needed so that it doesn't feel so drab! I would definitely add color to the rooms!

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KathyM23 — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:12:54 GMT

Too dark and dreary for me. I prefer light and colors around me.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:29:22 GMT

I like the style of the furniture and accessories but the colors are bleak and depressing. I say "NO" to a house full of neutrals. A little if that go a long way.

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luvzchiz — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:33:51 GMT

Where's the dog to put some life into this house?😁

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stevieb — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 17:05:57 GMT

I guess 'soft' modern isn't as heinous as 'hard' modern, but I'll still take a pass. Not seeing much 'spring' here and while the rooms, overall, have some appeal, this isn't for me. The only things I actually like are the living room coffee table and a few of the rugs.

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Oznell — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 17:23:21 GMT

That's a great point about the autumnal feeling, as opposed to spring, @DSD2 . I thought the same originally. I think it's a combo of deliberately "arty" lighting in some of the rooms, and simply, that a warmer palette does look more fall. I was interested in why they did that. It occured to me that the warmer, deeper tones that so many designers are showing now, might have something to do with the "unsettled" times. Traditionally, the theory is that designed rooms tend to veer that way when people yearn for a little stability!

There actually were some much brighter rooms in the look book, but I liked the warmer (more turgid, ha) ones, for some reason...

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shoptilyadropagain — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 17:47:44 GMT

I lean far more towards a modern look but I'm not seeing a whole lot of that here. I get more of a modern/updated country farmhouse vibe. Overall, it's a little too vanilla for me.

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faeriemoon — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 20:31:34 GMT

Amber Interiors appears to create the same feel in spaces as Barefoot Dreams does in fashion. "Soft" is a good description @Oznell.

I love these spaces.

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ECBG — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 01:20:59 GMT

I love the way she decorates but I am unhappy in beige surroundings.

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grandma r — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 19:39:29 GMT

@Oznell. The photos are just lovely. Thanks for sharing.

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Oznell — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 21:42:20 GMT

Oh, that's an interesting comparison, @faeriemoon -- I'm not really familiar with "Barefoot Dreams", must check it out.

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DREAMON — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 20:27:57 GMT

I like all of the rooms but would replace some of the brown with a very pale blue or pale sage.

I don't care for the scalloped coffee table. I just don't like the gingerbread house curves in furniture or outside siding etc.

These spaces look very Autumn to me.