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NEW ORLEANS LOFT

Oznell — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 19:05:19 GMT

This one is spacious, subtle, with a cool, shimmery look-- but there's deep-dish comfort in that couch, those thick, enveloping curtains, and that sublimely lush rug--

Did you notice in the preceding picture, that the three major lamps all hit at about the same height in the living room? A small detail, but one of the many ways designer Chad Graci keeps the outlook serene, unfussy---

The soft aqua of this lamp, echoes little whispers of aqua, blue and teal amid the mostly neutral space--

He combines both warm and cool neutrals, and then little daubs of color here and there... but it's mostly a 'hushed' palette. The different textures, rough and smooth, bring lots interest--

Throughout the space, he's mixing "sleek modern", like the frameless mirror-- with gorgeous antiques, like the wood and stone console table, the enviable alabaster pendant light reflected in mirror--

Even though the apartment is elegant and polished, the white painted brick walls and oversize windows are a reminder that it's a loft--

The bedroooms look very comfortable--

I was surprised to see another "entry type" area, but in a place this spacious and rambling, why not? It has that trademark Chad Graci elegance, every element...

I'm used to seeing Chad Graci's work in the more traditional settings of beautiful old houses in the Garden District of New Orleans, so seeing how he can "civilize" an urban loft, was fun!

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We rescue cats — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 19:23:00 GMT

I really love the 'non-color' of the room furnishings, and the way the shapes of lamps, fixtures and vases and how they work together in such a complimentary way, extending to the pedestal table under the hallway mirror. Such an eclectic loft reflecting the vibe of the city.

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Alsace Gal — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 19:43:12 GMT

I love everything in it, which is unusual for me.
I would add a pop of color in the rooms with flowers.

Also the green sofa, I would have a pink with taupe undertones.

I love the glass mirrors and coffee tables, pure bliss.

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vermint — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 19:51:38 GMT

So beautiful! I would like a more colorful rug, I think..but otherwise, when can I move in?

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sligo — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:11:28 GMT

@Oznell,YOU MADE MY DAY!! I look forward to your photos every day. THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO SHARE!! SLIGO

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cheriere — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 21:51:27 GMT

@Oznell

I always love the spaces you share with us. This one is definitely no exception! It gives a light sense of calm about it. The splashes of color, fabrics, metals and beautiful wooden pieces work lovely together.😃❤️

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jannabelle1 — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:08:19 GMT

I really like this one, especially that the table tops aren't loaded down with books and all sorts of other collectibles, etc. Too many decorators seem to challenge each other for who can put the most stuff on a table top! LOL! Seriously, this loft is so inviting and comfortable.

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Jk9 — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:37:07 GMT

Well, there is a Rodrigue "Blue Dog" so I love it!!

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spiderw — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 02:47:29 GMT

I love all the space, the chandeliers and the beautiful art work of the ocean in the bedroom. While it isn't my taste I can appreciate all the lovely decor!!!! Very nice!

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Lilysmom1 — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 09:15:05 GMT

@Oznell Just perfect. I especially like the mirrors!

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Oznell — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:03:17 GMT

Great comments!

@We rescue cats, that's an intriguing insight, about the different shapes working together harmoniously in a congruent whole. Had not thought about it that way, but so true.

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ECBG — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:48:03 GMT

The lamps in the LR are also the perfect height for reading. Although, not a fan of most metal furniture, I like the shade of gray used. The color in the print is surprising.

The hall table is surprising and I love the antique amoire.

Thank you for an interesting post!

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Marsha2003 — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 17:46:58 GMT

This one doesn't appeal to me at all. I can't even pinpoint what I don't like.

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wilma — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 18:48:01 GMT

I'm not a fan of grey so the first set of photos don't appeal to me. The rooms look nice and comfortable, and I like some of the furnishings, but just not all that grey. It's interesting that all the lamps are a similar height. I'm not sure I like that. My lamps in my living room are various heights.

I like the warm wood pieces in the second set of photos. Definitely more my style. The combination of neutrals is nice, but, again, not a grey person. I prefer a bit more color.

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shoptilyadropagain — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 12:19:46 GMT

While I love gray, it's all a little too one-note for me.....especially the living room. I really like a lot of the furniture and accessories though. However, a lot of the wood pieces and several or the decor pieces are much too ornate for me.

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Oznell — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 15:04:46 GMT

@wilma , the lamp thing, fascinating, it depends on what you're going for, I think. It's an old designer trick, to align the tops of certain items in a room, if you are trying for a kind of visual "calmness".

But it's not a hard and fast rule-- note that the smaller lamp with the beige shade in front of the curtain, is not aligned like the 3 others. But the others are, and to me it lends a pleasing orderliness.

They do that trick with the tops of art work as well. Very often in designed rooms, the tops of most, not all, major paintings will be on a level. I like it, but then, I tend to like a visually quiet 'frame' as a starting point when decorating rooms. Others might lean to more visual variety in the planes of a room, and that's fine too.

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wilma — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 15:22:53 GMT

@Oznell

Thanks for the information. It makes sense. The placement of our major artwork pieces is at the same or similar height in every room. I have a few smaller pieces grouped at different heights.

Thank you for all your interesting posts.
Have a Great Weekend!

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bikerbabe — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 18:15:15 GMT

Well, now, this is very interesting. I generally do not like neutral rooms, but this is very appealing. Perhaps it is the mix of both warm and cool neutrals, the mix of beige and grey?

I would still add a little more color in the art, especially with the bedroom wall art. I love the bold painting in the living room.

That sofa is a neutral but it reads as a pop of color. Very interesting! And I am always a fan of a plush comfy velvet.

This is very well done. More formal than I would style so it surprises that I like this so much.

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Oznell — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 12:06:18 GMT

I had a similar reaction to it, @bikerbabe - in addition to the deft mix of neutrals, the fine finishes, etc., it seems to be *more* than just the sum of its sophisticated parts. He did create a "mood" that is pleasing and harmonious....

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stevieb — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 21:00:12 GMT

Overall, some handsome spaces with several elements I like, but several I don't. To me, perhaps he over-civilized the loft, as it reads more like a very finished apartment than like a loft space.