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Peak Chic: How to Elevate a Mountain Abode
Surrounded by snowy flora, ski slopes and all things hygge, these chic mountain homes inspire with warm color palettes, natural finishes and polished design elements.
Cubist Large Chandelier by Kelly Wearstler, Hardy Table Lamp by Ralph Lauren | Interior Design by Studio Thomas James | Photography by Costa Christ Media
Liaison Statement Sconce by Kelly Wearstler | Interior Design by Studio Thomas James | Photography by Costa Christ Media
Balance Refined and Rustic Elements
The grandeur of this Vail, Colorado great room designed by Studio Thomas James calls for statement-making fixtures that stand out without stealing the show. A pair of Liaison Statement Sconces by Kelly Wearstler frame up enchanting views of these snowy slopes. Coupled with grand log posts, these pieces strike the perfect balance between rustic and refined.
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The airy design of the Cubist Large Chandelier by Kelly Wearstler shown here in gild finish allows for unobstructed floor-to-ceiling views through the dining space.
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The Hardy Table Lamp by Ralph Lauren is just the right mix of contemporary and classic that a modern mountain home calls for.
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It is easy for small fixtures to get lost in a room of such great scale. The seven-foot-tall Liaison Statement Sconces by Kelly Wearstler are right at home among soaring ceilings and large logs.
Ojai Small Sconce by Barbara Barry | Interior Design by WRJ Interiors | Photography by William Abranowicz
Daley Adjustable Floor Lamp by Ralph Lauren | Interior Design by WRJ Interiors | Photography by William Abranowicz
Left: Ojai Small Sconce by Barbara Barry, Right: Daley Adjustable Floor Lamp by Ralph Lauren | Interior Design by WRJ Interiors | Photography by William Abranowicz
Mix Old and New
Jackson, Wyoming-based design firm WRJ Design describes this charming guest cottage as a “big little house”. Clocking in under 1,000 square feet, this petite cabin boasts an effortlessly collected look thanks to an expert combination of new and old furnishings and finishes.
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The Ojai Small Sconce by Barbara Barry pictured above in a bronze finish fits perfectly on the cottage’s patinaed porch.
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Form meets function in the bedroom where the Daley Adjustable Floor Lamp by Ralph Lauren completes a cozy, chic corner, perfect for reading the day away.
Darlana Medium Lantern by Chapman & Myers | Interior Design by Brett and Kara Phillips | Photography by Jen Morley Burner
Linear Branched Chandelier by Chapman & Myers | Interior Design by Brett and Kara Phillips | Photography by Jen Morley Burner
Top and left: Darlana Medium Lantern by Chapman & Myers, bottom: Linear Branched Chandelier by Chapman & Myers | Interior Design by xx | Photography by Jen Morley Burner
Bring on the Cabin Blues
Low ceilings and dark logs were no match for Brett and Kara Phillips of design-build firm High Street Homes, who transformed this cabin kitchen into a light and bright chef’s dream. Luxe finishes, elegant fixtures and a classic color palette of cool blues bring it all together.
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The Linear Branched Chandelier by Chapman & Myers dials up sophistication in the cabin’s dining space.
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A pair of Darlana Medium Lanterns by Chapman & Myers are a classic choice for island illumination.
Boston Functional Single Arm Sconce by Chapman & Myers | Interior Design by Carrie Delany Interiors | Photography by Melissa Kelsey Photography
Tripod Floor Lamp by Chapman & Myers | Interior Design by Timothy Johnson | Photography Courtesy of Timothy Johnson
Warm Up Wintery Whites
These two spaces prove there is no more fresh duo than warm neutrals and rustic wood tones. On the left, an inviting sitting area by Carrie Delany Interiors features plush armchairs and a built-in reading nook making it the prime spot for both long conversations and curling up with a good book. On the right, statement-making trusses overhead set the stage for a space that’s as majestic as the landscape just outside the wall of windows.
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The Boston Functional Single Arm Library Light by Chapman & Myers adds a timeless style and convenient illumination to the reading nook.
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A great room requires careful attention to scale; in this instance, the Tripod Floor Lamp by Chapman & Myers is just the fix.
Hicks Small Pendant by Thomas O'Brien | Photography by Allison Elefante, Ruby and Peach