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[Oznell]

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. 

[Sooner]

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.

[AuntG]

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

[DSD2]

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!

[Regal Bee]

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

[wilma]

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! 

[River Song]

Monochromatic, dark and dreary.  Blech.

[CANDLEQUEEN]

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!

[KathyM23]

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

[Kachina624]

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.