Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Inspiration Snapshot: Timeless Living Room by David Hicks

This photo was taken in 1978 of David Hick's interior design store in London, where he designed everything from the furniture to the ceramics! I stumbled across this photo while researching for a post I've been working on for Tobi Fairley's blog (where you can find me guest blogging on 7/17). I was looking into design icons who have played a major role on the influence and direction of interior design, and David Hicks was one name that kept popping up everywhere. It's amazing how the room in this photo looks as if it could fit right in to present day design, even though it was designed over thirty years ago! Sure, there are a few things that look a little outdated, but the overall style and color palette are pretty timeless. David Hicks was definitely ahead of his time! Who are some of your favorite iconic interior designers?

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10 comments:

  1. lisaroyJuly 13, 2011

    Some designers really know what timeless is - this room looks incredibly current to me :)

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  2. newbuildJuly 13, 2011

    That is amazing - to be considered stylish 30 years on is true talent!

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  3. JamieJuly 13, 2011

    This room is gorgeous. Perfect balance of color, negative space, and plenty of clean lines - just the way I like it! :)

    That rug is to die for...I want it! If only I had a time machine...

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  4. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011

    hello!! i like your blog and i love your style!! Do you know the italian designer Sige Golg? I'm sure you'll love it. its style is simple and elegant, very luxurious!!
    margherita

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  5. BethJuly 13, 2011

    looks like it could have been done yesterday!

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  6. LilyJuly 13, 2011

    Really does look very current. I love his style.

    xxLily
    goldandgray.com

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  7. Marie-Decorative Scented CandlesJuly 13, 2011

    this room looks warn and welcoming, i love the colors!

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  8. Tamara, Bella BohoJuly 13, 2011

    Truly timeless, that is the sign of a design genius!

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  9. avant garde designJuly 13, 2011

    i suppose that's the sign of really perfect design, when it can stand the test of time. mixing older and newer will do that. i love spaces like this, eclectic, full of texture, pattern and color. really fun!:)

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  10. annie@mostlovelythingsJuly 13, 2011

    I agree...it looks very current. I just found your blog and have been reading your quote of the week posts...I love them!

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